It doesn’t have to take forever to make jam: if you’re pressed for time, the quickest and most efficient way is in the microwave. Here’s how to make strawberry jam in the microwave: Wash and chop 500g fresh strawberries. Place in a large, microwaveable dish and squeeze over 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice. Microwave on high until the strawberries are just soft, about 5 minutes. Remove and stir in 400g sugar. Microwave on high again, stopping and stirring occasionally, for a further 20 minutes. Remove from the microwave and leave to cool for about 10 minutes. Spoon into sterilised…
To make proper curry paste, one should use a pestle and mortar, but if you don’t have one, a blender will do. Soak 10 small dried red chillies…
This chicken korma is super quick and simply splendid – perfect for colder evenings.
Red wine rules at Constantia Glen when #FridayFIVE@5 kicks off the weekend. Get into the #TGIF zone between 5 & 8 pm every Friday starting from 21 April and enjoy 25% off Constantia Glen FIVE by the bottle or glass when you come for an after work tasting. This elegant flagship Bordeaux-style red with its incredible flavour concentration is a good reason to visit the beautiful boutique wine estate for a relaxing end to your work week. With the popular selection of artisanal cheese, charcuterie and antipasti platters, you will be spoilt for choice with mouth-watering morsels to tuck into…
‘Moms’ deserve an extra spoil on Mother’s Day and this year, The Twelve Apostles is offering a host of special treats that will show your mom just how…
Held on the second Sunday of May each year, mother’s day is a celebration honouring and showing appreciation towards one’s mother, motherhood, maternal bonds as well as matriarchal figures in society. Here is a home-made rosemary-mint bath salts recipe for the wonderful women in your life…
The perfect DIY gift for Mother’s Day! Spoil mom with a day-off and allow her some pampering with these coconut-ice bath bombs.
This is the ultimate malva pudding. Very moist and dense, it’s heart-wrenchingly delicious with a lovely, subtle naartjie tang. Best served with simple homemade pouring custard.
Earthy and beautiful, this vibrant dish is such fabulous comfort food. One could add a little more cream if you feel the need for a softer hue and…