• Lamingtons are said to be the creation of Armand Galland, French-born chef to Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland, Australia, at the end of the 19th century. Faced with unexpected guests, Armand is storied to have cut up day-old vanilla sponge cake and dipped the slices in chocolate and coconut. A resounding hit! To make this a vegan trifle: To make the trifle vegan: in the jelly, replace the 4 x 2g gelatine leaves with 8g agar agar; in the Lamingtons, replace the 2 large eggs with 55g chickpea flour mixed with 90ml water. For the mousse, replace the whipped cream…

    Celebrate the festive season in style with these dazzling mini pavlovas – and the best part? These are SUPER easy to make!  Their crisp, airy meringue bases are…

    When the festive season rolls around, there’s something about the smell of Christmas that instantly turns a house into a home with festive cheer. The aroma of cinnamon, pine, citrus, and spice is as much a part of the season as twinkling lights and gift wrap. Instead of relying on synthetic sprays or candles, why not embrace natural, D.I.Y ways to bring the holiday spirit into your home? With simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can fill your home with scents that bring on the magic of Christmas. Here are my favourite ways to make every corner of…

    This strawberry lemonade is sweet, zesty and just what you need for those sunny December afternoons. Whether you’re poolside or hosting, it’s your go-to sip for summer vibes.…

    Delicate, flaky, and irresistibly festive, these filo pastry mince pies are a modern twist on a timeless holiday treat. Perfect for sharing, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. ALSO SEE: Creative ways to keep flies off your festive table Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart

    A gift with a kick… Spice up your festive season with the Banhoek Chilli Oil Gift Box Set. Food lovers will adore this set, which includes three bottles of their signature chilli oil, crafted with care for the perfect balance of heat and flavour. Drizzle, savour, repeat and turn every dish into your new favourite with Banhoek Chilli Oil. It accentuates your food’s natural flavours, enhancing but not overpowering. Whether gifting it to a food-loving friend or buying it to add zing to festive meals, this trio will impress. Great on pizza and delicious on everything else, it’s ideal for…