Beef stock is one of those recipes that every budding gourmet or even casual cook should know. Making your own stock makes an enormous difference. Marvel at how dishes instantly become a hundred times more flavourful!
By Alice Spenser-HiggsPlant a medley of Asian greens. They’re zesty and flavourful, delicious in salads, stir-fried or steamed. Did you know, Asian or mustard greens are Brassicas (members of the cabbage family) and are an incredibly rich source of vitamins A, C and K, which are particularly necessary for maintaining health in winter? The leaves and stems are also low in calories and fat but high in fibre. Growing tips • Plant Asian greens in a position that receives full sun. • Enrich the soil with compost and organic 2:3:2 fertiliser. • Water regularly and don’t allow the soil to…
Where to eat, stay and shop while you’re in the Swartland. Where to Eat while you’re in the Swartland With a shady terrace for those searing summer afternoons, Riebeek-Kasteel’s…
This blueberry blast breakfast smoothie will keep you going until lunchtime. It’s refreshing and packed full with all of the nutrients and vitamins you need for a busy day ahead.
Coffee and white chocolate blondies are a spin on their classic chocolate cousins. Sweet and chewy, they’re made using white chocolate instead of dark chocolate, and our version includes…
Muddle 2 slices of ginger, 6 fresh mint leaves and 15ml (1 tbsp) simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add 60ml (¼ cup) tequila, 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon…
Use a selection of vegetables (the more colourful the variety, the better) like thickly sliced red cabbage, whole peppers, whole spring onions and avocados. Brush the vegetables with…
