• A sublime collaboration of two of the best-loved desserts! Indulge in the ultimate fusion dessert with this crème brûlée cheesecake. This luxurious treat combines the creamy, tangy richness of a classic cheesecake with the delicate, caramelised sugar crust of a crème brûlée. To get the crunchy, caramelised topping, you need a kitchen blowtorch (sadly, this won’t work under the grill). Ideal for special occasions or when you simply want to treat yourself, this dessert is sure to impress with its elegant presentation and decadent taste. ALSO SEE: Burnt ‘Basque’ Cheesecake Recipe and styling  by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart

    Dogs often try to scavenge for food, but some items can be harmful or even fatal to your beloved pets. Keep these dangerous foods away from your dogs. Chocolate The caffeine contents in most chocolates can affect your dog’s gastrointestinal tract and heart. All these can lead to symptoms like vomiting seizures, an abnormal heartbeat, and muscle tremors. Dark chocolate is more toxic than milk or white chocolate but keep all chocolates away from your dogs. It’s important to contact your vet if you suspect your dog has ingested chocolate to avoid further health risks. Bread dough Be mindful that…

    Most invasive plants appear uninvited and can be a nuisance in your garden. While you may not like how they interact with the rest of your plants, many invasive plants can be delicious when used in your cooking. Edible invasive plants Chances are you have found a few of these invasive plants in your garden and your first thought was to pull them out and throw them away. These are common invasive plants you may see in your garden: Chickweeds This low-growing weed with star-shaped white flowers is an annual weed growing in the cool to mid-cold winter season. This…

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    Cape Winelands sets the stage for  this year’s 2024 Wine Town Stellenbosch event from the 29th July-4th August celebrating wine.  Stellenbosch, the historic town of South African wine invites guests for a full program of food-and-wine. Offering a deep-dive and presentations into the various farming techniques paired with delicious laid-back lunches and off-the-chart dinners, the social event showcases the town’s unique wine heritage and culinary excellence.  Happening over seven days, Wine Town Stellenbosch offers unparalleled access to the country’s top wine estates and wines. Events are hosted on farms and along the famous tree-lined avenues of Stellenbosch itself, and builds…