Scandinavian countries top the charts as the best places to live. JUDY BRYANT found the Finnish food as genuine as its people Since the Finnish capital of Helsinki was named World Design Capital for 2012, thousands of visitors from all over the world have been exposed to its unpretentious yet delicious food. The country’s cuisine is based on the freshest natural ingredients, seasonality, simplicity and purity of taste. With a pantry that includes the Baltic Sea, 188 000 lakes, wide swathes of birch forests and montane grazing, key ingredients are fish, game (reindeer and moose, wild duck and wood pigeon), mushrooms and a huge…
At Burnside restaurant, siblings Jessica and Dillon du Plessis keep to the philosophy of a home away from home, friendly service and fresh, simple food. “My parents encouraged me…
Nestled in the Riebeek Valley among vineyards and olive groves, Riebeek-Kasteel is a haven for artists and those who love a taste of the good life.KERI HARVEY[wp_gmaps lat=”18.895283″ lng=”-33.384798″]BEANS ABOUT COFFEE: Located on the town square, here you will taste coffee that would still be growing if it was any fresher. Roasted and blended to order by owner Thomas Jamneck, the house blend called Sidewalk is rich and robust. Enjoy with the decadent baked cheesecake and berry coulis or opt for the house speciality of a quirky bacon and egg nest. They sell beans and ground coffee too, but a…
This recipe is perfect for a scrumptious brunch. It is quick to prepare, easy to make and simply delicious. Try these basil pesto, cheese and tomato muffins.
A great alternative to mashed potato that goes just as well with chicken or steak
Quick, healthy and delicious! This broad bean, bulgur wheat and peach salad with a poached egg and mustard and yoghurt dressing is a delicious lunch or a nutritious dinner.
The aesthetics and flavours always make sushi an interesting dish, so why not go a step further and create deconstructed sushi? This easy appetiser is just as elegant as traditional sushi, but more exciting and unexpected. Sure to impress at a party!
Print Recipe Pork Pie Ingredients Pastry 225g cake flour a good pinch of salt 100g cold butter, cubed 100g Parmesan, grated 60ml (¼ cup) ice-cold water Pork filling 350g pork mince 50g pork belly cubed or 100g streaky bacon, cubed 100g pork fillet, chopped 2,5ml each of Maldon Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper
If you can’t handle the heat, don’t even walk into the kitchen while these fiery Creole-style prawns are being prepared. This is a delicious starter for those who crave the spicier side of seafood. Creole cuisine tends to rely heavily on tomatoes, so add a few chopped tomatoes while cooking the onion and spices for another flavour element. Easy to make, this dish is unforgettable!
Print Recipe Coconut and coriander chutney Ingredients 200g desiccated coconut 15ml (1 tbsp) tamarind paste a large handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped juice of 2 limes 1 green chilli, seeded and finely chopped a small handful of fresh mint, roughly chopped 1 small garlic clove 15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil sea salt and freshly