• “I’m a sucker for sweets… a chocolate monster!” enthuses Franc Lubbe, executive chef at the Mount Grace Country House & Spa in Magaliesberg, as he takes a scoop…

    Tips and tricks for kitchen confidence.For any of these techniques, make sure that you do not take off too much of the pith as this will impart a slightly bitter flavour. Zest is usually used in baking and tossed through the other ingredients. Use a zester to make long, thin curls of rind. For cakes,use a fine grating tool to grate the zest.Also use this fine technique for marinades and salad dressings. Use a vegetable peeler for long pieces of rind used in stews, preserves, meat dishes and chicken. Quick and easy marinated feta Place cubed feta in a mixing…

    Red velvet whoopee pies with vanilla and lemon cream-cheese icing are delicious treats. Taking the flavours from a beloved cake and transforming them into a quirky dessert, this recipe is definitely worth a try. Red velvet is speculated to have originated in New York, whereas the whoopee pie is a New England classic. Put the together and you’ve got a delicious, creamy, and soft sweet. 

    Who doesn’t love a good crumble? Buttery, golden topping bursting with juicy fruity flavour inside. This plum and apple crumble is a delightful combination of sweet and tart fruits,…