For Farmer Angus and Mariota McIntosh, organic farm life in Stellenbosch couldn’t be further from the urban existence they once led – and they’ve never been happier… Stroll into the McIntosh’s sprawling home and there’s a comfortable sense of ease and purpose in the air. Classical music floats through the house and out onto the stoep. Inside Angus and Mr Hector are busy. Mr Hector is kneading his famous buckwheat bread dough while Angus is whizzing together a great big bowl of garlicky hummus for lunch. The scent of just-crushed herbs and the roasting fragrance of free-range chickens fills the…
Elderflowers are straight out of fairy tales. Their sweet, delicate taste is unique and absolutely delicious. An iced jug of elderflower cordial is absolutely ideal for a hot…
Saffron-spiced poached pears with Gorgonzola walnuts are delicately dreamy. The lightness of the pears is delicious with creamy, rich cheese and slight spices. Amazing hot or cold!
A touch of South African, Bulgarian, German and Ethiopian… all with a meaty twistIngrid Casson[wp_gmaps lat=”-26.258440″ lng=”28.438710″]THE PLACE Alpine Butchery has long been a favourite for meat in…
This chocolate ganache and butterscotch crepe cake with peaches, plums and granadilla pulp is a fun dessert that’s sure to impress even your toughest critics.
Paella is easy entertaining for a larger crowd. Our version boasts a host of different meats, which are seasoned to perfection and delicious with creamy risotto rice. This filling…
Avocado is one of those ingredients that goes with almost anything, so it’s a good thing that’s it’s both healthy and delicious! Zesty crushed avocado salsa is a delicious addition to chips, bread, or vegetables. Easy, flavourful, and super tasty!
These chocolate brownies are deliciously gooey and the perfect treat for when something sweet will do just fine! Whip up a batch and indulge! Also, try your hand…
Chop ½ a small pineapple and add to a mixing bowl. Add 2,5ml (½ tsp) dried chilli flakes, juice of ½ a lime, 5ml (1 tsp) soft brown sugar and mix well. Serve as a zingy topping over ice cream. Cook’s tip: For a quick variation, place all of the pineapple ingredients in a small saucepan with 15 – 30ml (1 – 2 tbsp) water and cookover medium heat until the pineapple caramelises and softens slightly.
If you’re wishing for a slightly more adult and sophisticated version of fish fingers, look no further than hake goujons with a minty dipper. These crispy golden bites…