Fun, food, craft beer and everything else… by F&HE art director, Jani VenterHartbeespoort Dam, or Harties, as the Gauteng locals call it, has always been known as quite the quaint arty destination for those who don’t mind trekking an hour out of Joburg on narrow bumpy roads. Nestled in between the picturesque Magaliesberg mountains like a mini Cape Town, it’s a breakfast run destination for the city’s bikers, and many a family have enjoyed a Sunday lunch in one of the restaurants dotted among the mountains. Keen to explore the suburbs that line the shores of the dam, we arrived…
On the Go Tours whisks us off on their Very Vietnam excursion, where the heady delights of this Southeast Asian pearl offer food for the soul and the…
From a royal wedding to a regal environment, Kevin Joseph creates meals fit for kings at the Oyster Box Hotel in KZN. Kevin Joseph is the first to admit that he is blessed. As culinary custodian at the Oyster Box Hotel, surely one of the most beautiful hotels in the world, who could argue? Perched on a bank overlooking Umhlanga’s landmark lighthouse, the Oyster Box is the grande dame of the holiday town’s hotel strip. With an easy elegance and perfectly curated luxurious interior, being ensconced within her walls is bliss indeed. Kevin received his basic chef training in the…
Simple, gorgeous and delicious, iced biscuits are just one of those baked goods that everyone should know how to make. Light and sweet, they’re an absolute classic. Enjoy…
Fudgy choco brownies are deliciously sticky and rich. A must-have for any chocolate lover, they’re as gooey and decadent as chocolate treats come. Perfect for a moment of indulgence.
It’s the time of year once more for hot cross buns! Although they’re a universal favourite, perhaps you’re getting bored of plain old buns with butter. If you…
How could you possibly go wrong with fruit, chocolate, and meringue? Pineapple, dark chocolate and granadilla Pavlova is a divine dessert that has every flavour you could want. Sweet, rich, with just enough fruity tartness. Don’t worry if your meringue cracks – it happens. Simply use the filling to disguise any major cracks.
Venison is a great meat to use for a slow-cooked curry – the spicy flavours work well with the gamey meat. Blesbok venison curry is a true taste of…
A puff pastry, chocolate and fig stack is the perfect way to get your fix: creamy, chocolaty goodness atop golden pastry, with some fruity delight for good measure. This is a quick and super-impressive dessert that will keep chocolate lovers happy! If you loved this puff pastry, chocolate and fig stack, then you will definitely enjoy these recipes (take our word for it): Mini chocolate sponges with coffee meringue icing (because you can never go wrong with chocolate and coffee) Peppermint Crisp ice-cream cake (you can never go wrong with Peppermint Crisp) Chocolate lava cup (what all of your chocolate…
This elegant dessert of plum choux crowns with rose cream will warm the hearts of your loved ones. Made with a fluffy choux pastry and perfectly paired with plums…