• “I think flavoured ice is going to be huge this summer, in interesting flavours that people might not expect. I’m talking slushies, ice creams, sorbets, sherbets and frozen yoghurt. I think the rising temperature will fuel the buzz on all things iced or cold. I’m already seeing the trend taking off with the recent opening of Unframed in Kloof Street in Cape Town, as well as of Pierre Jourdan’s Wine Popsicles (PJ Pops). It’s no secret that I love frozen yoghurt and ice cream, so I’m definitely looking forward to this trend soaring.” Zola Nene http://www.zolanene.com/ READ MORE: 6 Summer-time ice…

    Sesame & Spice: Baking from the East End to the Middle East by Anne Shooter (HEADLINE, R649) Anne takes us back to her mom’s kitchen and the recipes she grew up with. Think cakes laden with fruit, scented with exotic spices; honey cakes and cheesecakes; raisin-filled biscuits, sticky baklava and macaroons. Anne tackles not only these decadent desserts, but gives us her mom’s flatbread recipe and shares her aubergine and haloumi tart with preserved lemons and mint. One lucky reader will stand a chance to win a copy of Sesame & Spice: Baking from the East End to the Middle East…

    Meat free Mondays will have you thinking twice about the first supper of the week. We’ve compiled a quick and easy vegan substitutes chart to replace animal products with their vegan counterparts. Give these a go and find the vegan within (the pantry). The vegan substitute for eggs in baking (1 egg): Add 15ml (1 tbsp) flaxseeds and 45ml (3 tbsp) water to  blender and blitz until well-ground and combined Allow to thicken at room temperature or in the fridge, 15 minutes. View our vegan recipes here.

    One of the best parts about Christmas, other than the feast, of course, is the table decor. Below we share 3 Festive name-setting ideas to make your Christmas table look even more spectacular! Organic produce Try using beautiful organic produce when setting your table. Write guests’ names in gold on ruby-red pomegranates, which are in season in December! Gift tag napkins Gift tags aren’t just for presents! Attach them to your napkins and add sprigs of fresh herbs or leafy cuttings for festive measure. Festive cookies Not only Santa likes cookies! And since Christmas is all about feasting, indulge your…