Shoprite, South Africa’s largest retailer, is giving local, emerging businesses a much-needed opportunity to break into the retail market through its introduction of Homegrown. Homegrown is the name of Shoprite’s new exclusive private-label product range that is 100% produced and sourced from local small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). This follows the 2022 launch of its business division, Shoprite Next Capital, dedicated to empowering and growing local, commercially viable SMMEs. The new product range is believed to create a significant platform for these organisations to gain access to new customer markets, increase turnover, and provide additional jobs for local communities. The…
Pomegranate smoothie Refreshing, sweet & healthy! PREP TIME 10 minutes + freezing | SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 2 pomegranates, seeds removed and set aside 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt…
Skillet hot cake with tahini maple pears A decadent dessert on the inside and outside. SERVES 6 | PREP TIME 10 min | COOK TIME 30 min | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 1½ cups self-raising flour ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon ⅓ cup (90 g) tahini ⅔ cup maple flavoured syrup 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1½ cups buttermilk 50 g butter 3 medium firm pears, unpeeled, each cut into 6 wedges 2 tbsp lemon juice Toasted sesame seeds, to serve METHOD PREHEAT oven to 220°C. Place a 26cm ovenproof skillet in the oven to preheat. PLACE…
You’ve just finished your Sunday lunch and are thinking about how you’ve outdone yourself yet again by serving up such a delicious meal. But now your sweet tooth…
Cheesy brunch bread pudding with slow-roasted tomatoes A cheese lover’s dream brunch! SERVES 6 | PREP TIME 10min | COOK TIME 1hour 30 min | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS Slow-roasted tomatoes 6 medium roma tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp rosemary leaves 2 tsp fennel seeds Cheesy brunch bread pudding 2 tbsp olive oil 3 onions, sliced thinly 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp chopped rosemary leaves, plus 1 tablespoon leaves extra 2 tsp fennel seeds 300 g stale crusty sourdough bread, sliced thickly 60 g salted butter, softened 4 eggs, beaten lightly 1¼ cups milk ⅔ cup buttermilk…
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Spaghetti carbonara Back to the basics with one of the most loved recipes of all time—spaghetti carbonara! PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOKING TIME: 15 mins | TOTAL TIME: 25 mins | SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS 300 g spaghetti 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100 g bacon, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 50 g Parmesan, grated 2 eggs METHOD Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add a pinch of salt and the spaghetti and boil for 8 minutes then drain, but reserve a cup of the cooking liquid. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying…
Don’t miss Africa’s premier plant-based food, drink and conscious living event! It’s fast becoming one of the most successful food and lifestyle events on the South African exhibition…
Ginger ale & citrus Pimm’s punch Bringing the spice with this citrus Pimm’s punch. PREP TIME 15 min + refrigeration | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 125 g strawberries, sliced thinly 1 orange halved, thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced 700 ml Pimm’s No 1 1 lebanese cucumber 1.25 litre chilled dry ginger ale 1 cup fresh mint leaves METHOD PLACE strawberries, orange and lime in a large serving jug. Add Pimm’s; stir to combine. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. JUST before serving, cut cucumber into very thin slices on the diagonal and add to the jug. Stir in…
The Southern Mail Wynberg Family Festival, one of the biggest three-day community celebrations in the Mother City, will be taking over Maynardville Park this weekend. Featuring gourmet food,…