1. Honey: Perfect for women, honey is a great source of boron, a trace mineral that aids the body in using and metabolising oestrogen (the female sex hormone). On the other hand, it is also a good source of vitamin B, which is needed for healthy testosterone production, so it’s perfect for men too. Honey also includes health-giving enzymes and phytochemicals. 2. Figs: Figs are historically regarded as one of the more sensual foods, revered by the Greeks as sacred – they used them as a symbol for love and fertility – and referred to as one of Cleopatra’s favourite…
Citrusy brandy sour is a spin on the traditional brandy cocktail. Adding in some zesty flavours, this updated cocktail is wonderfully refreshing. Perfect for after a long day.…
Print Recipe Smoked chicken and melon cups Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 20 small lettuce leaves 2 smoked chicken breasts, diced ¼ spanspek melon, peeled, seeded and diced ¼ honeydew melon, peeled, seeded and diced 4 spring onions, finely sliced 1 red chilli, seeded and diced 30ml fresh coriander, chopped juice of 1
The beauty of soda bread, and surely one of the reasons it’s been so popular for centuries, is that it’s relatively quick to make. It’s a popular bread…
Print Recipe Peppadew, roast pepper and goat’s Camembert savoury tart Serves: 6 tartlets Cooking Time: 1 hr Ingredients Pastry 250g butter 3 cups cake flour a pinch of salt 250ml (1 cup) ice water Filling 5 red peppers, sliced and roasted in olive oil and salt 100g peppadews, chopped 150g goat’s Camembert, roughly chopped 4
Chocolate cherry cake is a deliciously decadent dessert. One bite of dark chocolate, creamy ganache and fruity cherries and you’ll be absolutely hooked on this recipe. Perfect for a special indulgence. Recipe by Sarah Dall
Cranberry and apple compote is a delicious way to add some tart flavours to any dish. Apple is much sweeter than tart cranberry, so the two create a wonderful balance when blended. Add this delicious sauce to cakes, yoghurt or fruit.
Totally delicious and utterly refreshing! We are obsessed with this cranberry iced tea. This is the perfect summer cocktail for the festive season and can be enjoyed by the whole…
Tis the season! These delightful mini Christmas cakes are sure to make your holiday jollier, and are perfect for decorating place settings at the Christmas dinner table. The fruity cake mixture is perfectly spiced and not overly sweet, and you can buy ready-made plastic icing for the stars on top. Happy holidays!
Celebrate the new year with this Prosecco with preserved ginger drink! You’ll be ready to do this final countdown in just 10 minutes when you make this sparkling treat!…