• F&HE contributor Jenny Handley meets Eric LanlardMeeting award-winning master patissiere chef Eric Lanlard at a breakfast hosted by le Creuset at Silwood Kitchen in Cape Town made for a memorable morning. Eric demonstrated some seductive dishes, and also unveiled his philosophy about food being unpretentious, borne from his childhood in Brittany, France. Previously just a tad intimidated by the intricacies of chocolate, I felt my fears dissolve as I watched him create three recipes out of his new book, Chocolat – with the salted butter caramel cake being my favourite. His masterpieces have a peasant feel, and I was quite…

    The Snapper is a refreshing variation of the traditional Bloody Mary. Made with gin instead of vodka, this drink has been popular on the American cocktail scene since the…

    This lime velvet cake is a unique spin on traditional red velvet, with even more flavour! The success of this cake lies in the three layers of zesty and refreshing buttermilk sponge which are then topped with a delicious cream cheese icing and decorated with some lime zest for the perfect lime masterpiece. We love this cake because it’s the perfect weekend bake, great for sharing with your loved ones or simply for a casual afternoon tea with the ladies. If you’re a fan of traditional red velvet, don’t miss out on these red velvet whoopee pies. Recipe by Toni…

    The word ‘hollandaise’ can often instill fear into otherwise happy apron wearers, but no more! Our super-easy hollandaise sauce will have you scrambling to make batches of eggs…