Plum and ginger sticky ribs might sound a little unusual, but these are just as delicious as your standard BBQ ribs. The unique flavours give a special kick to the meat, which becomes succulent, salty and sweet.
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…
In celebration of spring and fresh and beautiful produce, we couldn’t help but whip up these plum and pistachio tarts.
Vietnamese herb tipsJenny Handley An infusion of cinnamon, ginger and lemon grass tea helps with flu. Aniseed basil is best used for beef and noodle dishes, lemon basil for beef and salads. Peppermint is ideal for chicken salad, stir-fries or noodle dishes. Mint can be used in salads, teas and cocktails. Coriander leaves are popular in soups and stir-fries, but add them afterwards, not while cooking. Most of the flavour comes from the stem, and the root has more flavour than the leaf. Chives are an essential ingredient for fresh spring rolls.
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…
Richard Carstens is combining French and Asian influences with great success at Tokara. By Richard Holmes Call 021 885-2550 or visit www.tokara.co.za. In many ways, Tokara is a gourmet destination hiding in plain sight. Situated just off the Helshoogte Pass outside Stellenbosch, it’s easy to drive right past this stylish wine and olive farm en route to Franschhoek, your eyes perhaps mesmerised by the staggering mountains encircling the Banhoek Valley. And in more ways than one, Tokara – owned by banking baron GT Ferreira – isn’t what most people expect from one of the Cape’s top wineries. There’s no grandiose…
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…
The alchemy of Big Five and Big Dinners is a winner for Dumi Ndlovu. Richard Holmes &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, call 011-809-4300 or visit www.andbeyond.com Ngala Private Game Reserve is lush and green after heavy summer rains, and a brace of leafy bush willow and tamboti trees throw a blanket of shade over the deck where Dumi Ndlovu and I settle into canvas camp chairs. On the grass behind Dumi the selfappointed lawnmowers of Ngala Safari Lodge are hard at work. Knees bent and beady eyes wary, this family of warthogs trade their grass-trimming skills for a few hours…
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…