Naked orange and nectarine cake If you’ve not heard the term ‘naked cake’ before you might be perplexed as to its meaning. Quite simply, it refers to a style of cake where the layers are exposed, rather than covered with a frosting, icing or other external embellishment. TOTAL TIME 2 hours 20 minutes | SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS CAKE LAYERS 6 eggs 165 g caster sugar 1 ½ tbsp finely grated orange zest 225 g cups flour 75 g butter, melted, cooled 600 ml heavy cream 1 ½ tbsps finely grated orange zest extra 55 g icing sugar MERINGUE 3…
Much has already been written about ‘challenging times’ for brands in South Africa. Preoccupied with battling private label’s progression and finding new ways to meet consumers’ growing expectation…
No carb mushroom pizza We want to be healthy and perhaps we’re watching our calorie intake too – here’s a yummy and satisfying meal that will feel like you’re cheating but you’re not! MAKES 1 large pizza | KETO | BANTING | LOW CARB INGREDIENTS Dough 90 g almond flour / ground almonds 125 g mozzarella, grated – (do not use pre grated mozzarella – it gets tossed with starch to keep it from sticking together and will prevent it from melting homogeneously) 2 tbsp cream cheese 1 large egg Toppings 125 ml tomato purée 1 tsp dried herbs…
The South African Breweries (SAB) was the first in the local beer industry to launch a podcast this week. The ‘More Cheers’ podcast – with the tagline, ‘making…
Coffee is unanimously the drink of choice when it comes to morning beverages. If you’re like us, you can’t start your day until you’ve had your coffee. Though most of us love and would go to great lengths for that first morning cuppa, some of us still aren’t clued up on the varieties of coffee, and how they differ from one another. That’s what we’re getting into today! One of the most common ways to differentiate coffee is by the roast level. There are two primary roast levels: light and dark. While both types of coffee are made from the…
In 2013, the United Nations declared the 20th of March International Day of Happiness. Numerous studies have shown that happiness is a vital human necessity, one that allows…
Plum and bay crostata with honey Bright, tasty and sweet. Try this Plum and Bay Crostata with honey for the perfect warm after dinner dessert. PREP TIME 15 minutes | TOTAL TIME 55 minutes + refrigeration | SERVES 12 INGREDIENTS PASTRY 2 cups flour 125 g cold butter, cubed 2 tbsp caster sugar ¼ tsp sea salt 2 eggs, beaten lightly PLUM AND BAY CROSTATA WITH HONEY 900 g plums 1 tbsp flour ⅓ cup almond meal ⅓ cup raw caster sugar ¼ cup honey 30 g butter, melted 5 bay leaves 1 egg, beaten lightly 1 tbsp…
Villiera Wine Estate’s popularity along the Cape Wine Route can be attributed, among other things, to its award-winning distinctive wines, hop-on, hop-off tasting excursions, and the Fizzytherapy Festival.…
Slow-cooked lamb shoulder with stout and farro The most perfect slow-cooked lamb with the tastiest sides! TOTAL TIME 3 hours 35 minutes + standing | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup farro 1.7 kg lamb shoulder with bone 2 tbsp olive oil 2 large brown onions, cut into thin wedges 6 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed 8 fresh thyme sprigs ⅓ cup syrup 440 ml Guinness beer 1 cup beef stock ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped coarsely ⅓ cup malt vinegar 400 g potatoes METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 160°C. Place farro in a heatproof bowl; cover with…
Oatmeal is a classic breakfast food prepared by boiling oats in milk or water. A bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit is very good for our health. But…