Chocolate mousse cake with summer berries a decadent chocolate mousse cake with summer berries TOTAL TIME 6 hours | SERVES 8-10 INGREDIENTS Chocolate cake 25g cocoa powder, sifted 5ml (1 tsp) coffee granules 60ml (¼ cup) boiling water 2 large eggs 100g castor sugar 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 100ml canola oil 100g self-raising flour, sifted pinch salt Chocolate mousse 300g dark chocolate, chopped 450ml fresh cream fresh berries, to decorate icing sugar, to dust METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 160°C. Grease and line both the sides and base of a 21cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Place…
In 2020 George’s Grill House opened their first store serving superior aged meat and modern cuisine with Greek elements all prepared in their signature open kitchen at The…
We don’t really need an excuse to bake (and eat) a chocolate cake, but Chocolate Cake Day is the perfect occasion for a little more indulgence. We’re sharing some of our best chocolate cake recipes to add to your repertoire of decadent dessert ideas. Flourless chocolate cake Gluten-free baking just got easier with this rich and creamy flourless chocolate cake! Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake If you’re looking for a fun Saturday activity, try our super easy vegan chocolate cake! We used vegan butter, olive oil and vegan chocolate to create a perfectly moist, springy cake topped in a decadent…
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Brookdale Estate outside Paarl has announced the launch date of its new restaurant, The Bistro at Brookdale, which will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, the first of February 2023. It will be open for lunch from Tuesdays to Sundays, with dinner served on Friday and Saturday evenings. (Closed on Mondays.) The Bistro at Brookdale promises a relaxed, contemporary Paarl Winelands dining experience. Seasoned executive chef Gary Coetzee is at the helm of the restaurant, assisted by restaurant and tasting room manager Michelle Michaels. Diners may expect soulful dishes, brought together with wines grown on the surrounding vines and vinified by…
Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc still hitting the 1986’s high notes. The year 1986 was…wild. And not just because Delheim’s Ou Jong (Old Youngster) vineyard – the one…
ROODT made by Nature is a brand that focuses on sustainability, locally-sourced and natural ingredients, and a minimalist eco-conscious way of living. They have a range of natural skin and home care products made with eco-friendly ingredients and manufactured in South Africa. Tessa O’Halloran sat down with co-founder Amanda Roodt to uncover more about this eco-minimalist business. Where did the Roodt made by Nature dream begin? When a had my son I was set out to be a cloth-diapering-momma. With my soapmaking background I just knew Boerseep will be the perfect match to keep my much valued cloth diapers in…
More is more with upcoming cake trends. In the age of Bridgerton and social media, the more elaborate and whimsical cakes are, the better. – Summer issue Bites excerpt…
Gather your friends and family, and fully indulge in the warmer days by visiting the most wholesome selection of amazing food markets and eateries our country has to offer. The essence of the South African food market is its ability to form communities brimming with diverse and dynamic food that represents both international and local menus. The food market has become a lifestyle that encourages entrepreneurship and supporting local artists, designers and cooks. Oranjezicht City Farm A Cape Town day is not complete without a visit to the renowned Oranjezicht farmer’s market. The charming space is home to a range…
The Who Knows Bar isn’t your typical wine bar. The parties at this eccentric spot include signed glasses, elevated street food and graffiti on the walls. Moving away…