Berry choc-chunk ice cream is perfect as a Valentine’s treat, but that’s not to say it’s any less delicious on another day. Jam is wonderful swirled into ice cream! Its high sugar content keeps it from freezing solid, so it’s a deliciously chewy ribbon in the frozen custard. You can make this with chocolate chips instead of hand-chopped chunks, but the variation in chunk size is, to our minds, part of the charm. Recipe by Kate Shrire
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Edible Bouquets provides customers with a creative way to express gestures of love, appreciation and endearment for all occasions. Combining the idea of a flower bouquet with healthy fruit baskets in a creative way that is pleasing to the eye and the palette, made fresh to order and delivered in time to pass on those messages of love and adoration. Edible Bouquet’s unique handcrafted products are comprised of fresh fruit, Belgian chocolate, artistry, quality packaging and great customer service. It is a visual feast as well as a healthy alternative to sweet treat gifts. The use only the finest Belgian…
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“Voila. Macarons. These ones I made yesterday for a party tonight, so they should be delicious.” He is right, of course; they are perfect. The first one I taste is dark chocolate with a center that is firmer than I had expected but that melts on my tongue in seconds. The second one is raspberry, the ganache retaining the roughness and texture of the fruit. The almond paste is stronger in this one, nuttier; blended together with the raspberry, it tastes of autumn. The last macaron is passion fruit. I know the shells are unflavored, but it tastes as though the…
It’s time to make space for the new tasty trend in the baking and entertaining world: meringues! There are so many creative ways to use with meringues, and they will be loved by kids and adults alike. The best thing about meringues? They’re not tough to make and always look the part. 1. Meringue kisses: Meringue kisses or drops are the perfect bite-sized treat to serve at a garden party or on your dessert table. Present them on a cake stand or even in individual bags as party favours. 2. Meringue sandwiches: This is a creative take on…
With over 35 years as a global healthy sweetener brand leader, Natreen® Bake & Make allows you to maintain a healthy lifestyle and still enjoy the ‘sweetness’ in your diet. Natreen® won’t let you compromise on taste because it is made using only the highest quality ingredients creating a naturally sweet flavour, with no aftertaste. Food & Home Entertaining and Natreen® gave readers the chance to win by submitting their own recipe using either Natreen® Granules or Liquid to stand a chance to win prizes to the value of R9 000! The lucky winners of the Natreen® Bake & Make…
Jenny Handley explores the hop, hot and happening Bree Street restaurants of the Mother City to meet some of the chefs who make it come alive! Recipes and styling by: Migalia Bellorin, Richard Bosman, Roberto Carluzzo, Lauren Case, Luca Di Pasquale, Liam Tomlin and Gareth Walford Photographs by: Bruce Tuck Bree Street, at the foot of Table Mountain, has earned itself a reputation of being the culinary road of Cape Town. Here, both local and international chefs are creating a culture of five-star food served in settings that vary from edgy and elegant to casual streetside dining. The emphasis is…
“Throwing a Halloween bash and out of ideas? We don’t want your party to be anything but spook-tacular, so we’ve put together a collection of super-easy-to-make jaw-dropping and totally creepy Halloween treats canapés that you can whip up in no time for your ghouls’ night out… Let’s eat, drink and be scary! – Turn some juicy, blood-red strawberries into a boooo-tiful platter of apparitions by dipping them in melted white chocolate and finishing with choc chips for eyes and a mouth! – Create zombie bogies by making fresh popcorn then tossing it, while still warm, in melted white chocolate mixed…
1. Spiced ‘double shot’ tiramisu: 2. Smashed baked potatoes: 3. Soft-boiled eggs with asparagus-Parma ham soldiers: 4. Coffee and rose-scented meringues: 5. Coconut and vanilla wraps with chocolate, banana and nuts: 6. Bulgur wheat green platter with pistachio cheese balls: 7. Coffee and dried mushroom consommé with noodles and a poached egg: 8. Olive breadsticks: 9. Basic plain wraps: 10. Salt infusions:
“I’ve seen lots of recipes lately for popcorn in interesting flavour combinations – both sweet and savoury. The sweet and savoury popcorn trend is the perfect trend to focus on with summer coming up! Gone are the days of salt being the only popcorn-topping option! This summer, I’ll be serving popcorn in unexpected flavour combinations as a grown-up snack with sundowners. Think salted popcorn tossed with grated Parmesan and garlic salt; buttered popcorn with sriracha and lime zest; crumbled crispy bacon and paprika; salted-caramel sauce; dried olives tossed through warm popcorn; biltong dust or melted white chocolate with sea salt…
Delightful frozen treats, ideal for cooling off in summer these creamy frozen nectarine and blueberry ice lollies with an added bit of crunch, thanks to the white chocolate and cornflake dust, is absolutely mouth-watering.
Willy Wonka can move out of the way, Dominique Ansel is here to stay! Secret Recipes from The World Famous New York Bakery by Dominique Ansel covers everything from popcorn chouquettes and frozen s’mores to chocolate caviar tart and gingerbread pinecones, Dominique has a dish for every spring occasion. This cookbook is also filled with tips, tricks and whimsical stories to enjoy! Available from Exclusive Books.
Calling all non-meat-eaters! A cookbook with over 50 recipes, conveniently separated into breakfast, tea, lunch, supper and more, Vanilla Black by Andrew Dargue makes vegetarian eating easy, fun and delicious. Give the parsnip cake with Horlicks icing and toasted hazelnuts a go, or indulge in the intriguing pear cakes with white-chocolate icing. With a name this interesting, we can say that all the fuss was not about nothing! Available from Exclusive Books.
It is time to grab your baking trays, put on your aprons and get excited because The Hummingbird Bakery could not have put more deliciousness into one cookbook! The red velvet crêpe cake and the chocolate carrot brownies are already making our tummies rumble. Life Is Sweet by The Hummingbird Bakery is available from Exclusive Books.