Margie Fallon learnt everything she knows about baking from her mom, Anne. “We still celebrate my mother’s birthday even though she passed away in 2008, and this year, I baked this cake on 14 August to celebrate Annie’s life, hence the name.”
Print Recipe White chocolate and saffron mousse Serves: 6 – 8 Cooking Time: 30 mins plus extra for chilling Ingredients Whip the yolks and sugar until pale and creamy. Heat over a double boiler, whisking continuously until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate over the double boiler
The secret of this salad is lashings of homemade mayonnaise
You’ll struggle to find a soup that looks as good as this one: a stack of aubergine, melting mozzarella and pesto get the centre of attention. Use plump,…
Print Recipe Persimmon-glazed chicken and vegetable pancakes Serves: 15 Cooking Time: 1 hr + 2 hrs to chill Ingredients CHICKEN 2 large persimmons, roughly chopped 10ml (2 tsp) honey 2,5ml (½ tsp) crushed garlic 2,5ml (½ tsp) light soya sauce 2,5ml (½ tsp) rice vinegar 30ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar 10ml (2 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
TO DRINK: False Bay Shiraz 2007 is a medium-bodied shiraz with spicy fruit that will enhance the smoky pork flavour.
TO DRINK (F&HE): Die Bartho from Hermanuspietersfontein is an unusual combination of sauvignon blanc, semillon and nouvelle. Its acidity and floral aromas match this dish beautifully.
TO DRINK: Hazendal Straw Wine 2005, with dried fruit and marmalade aromas, and good acid balance to refresh the palate.
