There’s this thing all my friends and family used to do at gatherings when I was growing up. It’s a tradition that’s alive and well in certain middle-class boere families today too. Whenever you go to a braai, or a get-together where they said bring-your-own, someone in the crowd would stop at the local café for chip ’n dip. It would usually be a packet of Simba Chipniks and a tub of smooth cottage cheese with chives. Some enterprising individual might also get a packet of dried Royco French Onion soup to stir into the cottage cheese for a ‘fancy’ dip. Those were the days.…
Stand a chance to WIN two tickets (valued at R720) to #TasteTheLifestyle at the upcoming Wacky Wine Weekend in Robertson. This much loved family-friendly event takes place from 1 – 4 June 2017! Warm up this winter with award-winning wines through tutored tastings by winemakers, cellar tours and wine pairings. Expect to be entertained with live music, outdoor sports, arts & craft stalls, variety of country cuisines and family fun. The event takes place at multiple wineries and tourism establishments, each showcasing a feast of unique activities planned. Expect a line-up to suit the fun-seeker, novice or wine connoisseur. Most…
Humble mashed potatoes are elevated to new heights of style and flavour. What should be a family favourite is so often not done properly. After peeling the boiling…
Our smart cheat’s version of this all-time favourite is great when friends pop in for supper.
Pastry is such a clever little ingredient with a host of uses. Knowing how to make the most of the various pastry options will ensure that simple ideas…
TO DRINK: A medium-bodied Semillon isn’t overtly fruity and its lemony notes don’t overpower subtle dishes
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…