• Whether you prefer soft or hard, aged or fresh, stinky or not, there’s no denying that cheese is much-loved and, for many, an everyday staple whether it’s on a sandwich, in a salad, a topping on a bowl of macaroni or smothering a plate of cauliflower. No wonder then that it has a day all of its own so that we can celebrate and indulge in what is one of the world’s oldest foodstuffs. So go ahead, indulge in your favourite cheese on June 4 and celebrate National Cheese Day with these fabulous recipes. Cheese Straws Photo: Capsicum Culinary Studio…

    Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes Recipe These delicious little buttermilk blueberry pancakes are as light as a feather and the blueberries make them nice and fruity. PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOKING TIME 20 minutes | TOTAL TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS 3 large, free-range eggs, separated 2 x 284ml pots buttermilk 60g butter, melted, plus extra for frying 300g plain flour 1tsp salt 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 150g blueberries, plus extra to serve Maple syrup and streaky bacon, to serve METHOD Beat the egg yolks, add the buttermilk then the melted butter. Sift in the flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda then mix…

    Stand the chance to win 2 tickets to TANG’s World Gin Day event valued at R1 300! One lucky winner and a partner gets to be part of an immersive and educational experience with TANG and Bombay Sapphire to celebrate World Gin Day on 10 June 2023. Congratulations to our lucky winner! Gordon Knight What can you expect? TANG has en exciting line-up planned for those who get to attend the event: A Kaiseki multi-course menu paired with sensational Bombay Sapphire G&T, a Yay Abe art exhibition and doodle masterclass, as well as a Sakura acrobatic show: [gravityform…

    Potato, bean and tomato salad A quick and easy side to make – the perfect salad to be enjoyed at a braai. TOTAL TIME 50 minutes | Makes 8  INGREDIENTS Mustard dressing ½ cup olive oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tsp caster sugar Salad 2 kg baby potatoes, unpeeled 500 g frozen broad beans 300 g green beans 6 Roma tomatoes, thickly sliced METHOD Mustard dressing COMBINE all the ingredients together and mix well until well combined.  Salad SCRUB the potatoes clean ( if necessary). Boil, steam or microwave potatoes…