These raspberry swirl cupcakes are especially delicious because of their freshness. Using fresh raspberries makes all the difference in the world to these golden little delights. Top with creamy, chocolaty icing and you’ve got the perfect cupcake.
Persian chicken with aromatic basmati rice is a deliciously fragrant dish that’s full of robust flavours. Golden crisped rice is a speciality in Persian cooking, known as ‘tahdig’. It adds…
In celebration of spring and fresh and beautiful produce, we couldn’t help but whip up these plum and pistachio tarts.
Keep it natural by using fresh produce and accents of warm colour to decorate your winter table. Below we share our ideas for beautiful textured tables this winter season.…
F&HE reader and contributor JENNY HANDLEY and her women’s investment club enjoyed a value-for-money gourmet tour of Vietnam. By Jenny Handley There are many ways of experiencing Vietnam – backpacking, on a bike, on a budget or in a boat. I opted to travel as part of a group of eight fabulous, funloving women. Our all-girl investment club called the Topless Ten (we play the share market with the aim of learning, and earning enough profit to travel together) decided that the beauty, beaches, culture, history and cuisine of Vietnam were perfect for our next trip. Vietnam is in a…
South Africa’s own spice girl, Ina Paarman, invites some of the members of her team to a candlelit dinner in her Constantia home. Ina Paarman’s seasonings and sauces…
Classic retro favourites are on trend at the moment.Ditch the chips when serving steak and opt for that retro classic – the baked potato. Serve with a dollop of creamy chive topping. Combine 250ml (1 cup) sour cream with 45ml (3 tbsp) chopped fresh chives, a squeeze of lemon juice and ½ chopped red chilli. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. A quick spice rub instantly makes any tray of roasted vegetables that bit more special. Combine a selection of root vegetables with either diced pumpkin or butternut. Combine 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil, 5ml (1 tsp)…
Not everyone knows that one of America’s favourite foodies, Colonel Sanders, went from school drop-out to creator of the world’s most famous fried chicken recipe Just like the…
From feathery and delicate to robust and regal, the Cape’s fynbos kingdom is one of the natural wonders of the worldINGRID CASSONWhat is fynbos? ‘Fynbos’ is the narrow belt of natural vegetation stretching through the majestic mountains, valleys and plains of our Cape region, from Niewoudtville in the north, through Cape Town and east to Grahamstown. It was the Dutch settlers who gave the name to this hardy group of plants: fijnbosch means fine-leafed bushes’. Most famous for its regal proteas, it is the smallest of the world’s six plant kingdoms but it’s also the second most diverse. Home to…
Even if you’re an aficionado who knows your macchiato from your Americano, you can brush up on the latest trends and true artisanal coffee brewing, tasting and drinking…