• Winter bircher muesli with a quick-warming compote This easy winter bircher muesli with a quick-warming compote can be prepped the night before, involves minimum work and is full of goodness and warmth… SERVES: 4 | TOTAL TIME: 25 min, plus overnight chilling INGREDIENTS 200 g oats 500 ml oat milk 1 tsp cinnamon 1⁄2 tsp vanilla bean paste 50 g hazelnuts, roughly chopped 50 g pecans, roughly chopped 1 apple, grated 300 ml apple juice 2 tbsp chia seeds For the compote 2 pears, peeled and deseeded 1 clementine 100 ml cloudy apple juice METHOD Mix all the muesli ingredients together in…

    Tikka roasted chicken with salted cucumber salad A different way of serving your family roasted chicken. Add a refreshing salted cucumber salad that only takes minutes to prepare. SERVES 4-6 | PREP 15 min (+ marinating) | COOKING T IME: 1 hour 20 min INGREDIENTS 4tbsp tikka curry paste 4tbsp double-cream yoghurt 1.5-1.8kg whole chicken Oil, for roasting For the cucumber salad: 1 large cucumber ½ red onion, finely sliced Juice of 1 lemon 1tsp sugar ½tsp sea salt Handful coriander, roughly chopped METHOD Mix the tikka paste and yoghurt, and push under the skin on the chicken…

    Nshima Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa that is home to over 70 ethnic groups. The Bemba people are the largest tribe in Zambia, and their…

    Want to go for another glass of red wine? Wine not! The next time you are having a mental debate with yourself about whether or not you should have another glass of wine or uncork another bottle, let science help you make that decision. According to research, red wine is found to have health benefits, when consumed in moderation of course. According to the Mayo Clinic, red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine, called antioxidants, may help prevent coronary artery disease, the condition that leads to heart attacks.…

    Situated next door to the Wilderer distillery, the La Grapperia is a German-Italian bistro and pizzeria that forms part of the multitude of eateries and experiences to enjoy at the Spice Route in Paarl. ALSO SEE: Wine, dine and unwind at the pearl of Paarl, Grande Roche Hotel & Restaurant La Grapperia offers a number of flavourful wood-fired, thin based pizzas – claimed by some to be the best this side of the Winelands – with a choice of 12 options to choose from. These include a good ole margherita, salami, regina, collina, quattro stagioni, giorgio, parma, romana, matta, tropical,…

    Brrr! Winter has arrived with its chilly winds and sneaky viruses, leaving us vulnerable to colds and flu. But fear not, there’s a secret weapon that nature has bestowed upon us: ginger! Ginger, the warrior Yes, that knobby, brown root hiding in our kitchen cabinets holds the power to combat those wintertime ailments and keep us healthy and vibrant.  Let’s dive into the marvellous world of ginger and unravel its mystifying ability to conquer colds and flu! Let’s explore the remarkable benefits of ginger and how it can become your winter warrior: Boosts the immune system Ginger contains potent bioactive…