‘Guilt-free indulgence’, ‘self-love’ and ‘me-time’ are just some of the concepts that spring to mind regarding when you think of Beauty Factory, an innovative way to shop for bath and beauty products for the whole family. The Beauty Factory brand is all about you. Its about getting quality bath and body products direct from the Beauty Factory to your bathroom…straight from the source. It’s about loving yourself, and what could be more important than that? They have made it their mission to bring you premium bath and body value – so now there’s really no reason to put pampering on…
The Laser Beautique has built a reputation of being the number one clinic in South Africa that offers the latest in non-invasive beauty and aesthetic treatments. From state…
The Boschendal Wine Estate is one of the oldest in the history of South Africa, having been founded in 1685 it has a history of wine making that dates back nearly 330 years. Visit this picturesque historical estate this December and indulge in all the delicious activities they have on offer. 1. Le Pique Nique Wish away your summer afternoons at the “Le Pique Nique” on the famous Pavillion lawns, where you will be completely surrounded by all the breath-taking beauty of the Franschhoek mountains. Settle at your own picnic table sit under the shady old oaks, or grab a…
1. Bill’s Open Kitchen by Bill Granger "Bill Granger shares a very personal recipe collection in this cookbook, explaining how to prepare for breakfast or lunch, a spontaneous afternoon tea,…
Print Recipe Aubergine cannelloni with goat’s cheese, pine nuts and baby spinach Serves: 4 – 6 Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 80ml olive oil 8 purple aubergines, cut into 1cmthick sliced lengthways 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed pinch ground nutmeg 400g baby spinach + extra, to garnish 50g pine nuts
A fruity and fun spin on the traditional milk or dark chocolate version, these white chocolate and cherry fondants are deliciously beautiful desserts. The centres should be gooey…
Print Recipe Ginger and dark chocolate honeycomb Serves: +- 25 pieces Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients 180g (1 cup) white sugar 250ml (1 cup) syrup 15ml (1 tbsp) white vinegar 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh ginger, finely grated 15ml (1 tbsp) bicarbonate of soda 400g dark chocolate, melted Instructions 1 Line 2 medium baking trays with
Print Recipe Chocolate milk Serves: 3,5L Cooking Time: 10 mins Ingredients 3,5L full-cream milk 100g castor sugar 1 vanilla pod, split 30g cocoa powder Belgian dark chocolate, melted, to serve Instructions 1 Place the milk, sugar and vanilla pod in a pot over medium-high heat and 2 bring to a boil. Remove the vanilla pod,
Print Recipe Double-chocolate mousse cake Serves: 6 – 8 Cooking Time: 2 hours + 2 hours, to set Ingredients Cake 234g cake flour 80g cocoa powder + extra, to dust 5ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 2,5ml (½ tsp) baking powder 80g salted butter 400g castor sugar 6 extra-large eggs 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
Ham, apple and mint salad stack is a gorgeous dish full of bright colours and sharp flavours. It’s great as a side dish or even a clean spring main course. Tangy and salty, with just enough sweetness. Recipe by Illanique van Aswegwen
Pickled figs with potato rösti is inspired by the traditional Swiss potato dish. A bit like a fritter, rösti is a beloved breakfast dish that has become popular all over…
Print Recipe Apple and rosemary cake with rosemary infused toffee syrup - torta di mele e rosmarino Serves: 1 cake Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 mins Ingredients 800g golden delicious apples 180g unsalted butter, at room temperature 60ml (¼ cup) sweetened apple juice grated zest of 1 lemon 5ml (1 tsp) fresh rosemary, chopped 220g