Classic rosemary & garlic focaccia The perfect warm and hearty starter! TOTAL TIME 1 hour 15 min + proofing & cooling | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 15 garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup olive oil 2 ⅔ cup flour 2 tsp sea salt flakes 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp dried yeast 1 ¼ cups warm water, approximately 2 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves METHOD COMBINE garlic and oil in a pot over low heat, making sure garlic is completely covered by oil. Bring to a gentle simmer; cook for 20 minutes until garlic is soft but not mushy. Remove…
It’s that time of year again where we need to start planning for the holidays! This year we’re collaborating with some of our clients to give you a…
To celebrate World Vegan Month, we chatted to Emma van Zyl, founder of The Skinnie Chef, to find out all about her brand and her range of unique vegan products. What sparked the idea to create The Skinnie Chef range of products? There were so many little things that lead me to create these products. The first is, I have a very big sweet tooth and decided to transition to the healthier side of life. I started experimenting baking delicious treats using vegetables and fruits and absolutely loved it, and I loved sharing the treats with people and shocking them…
Summer is here, and that means more time outdoors with family and friends. There is nothing better than a picnic in the park, on the mountain, or at…
Come experience the magic of the Durbanville Wine Valley in one convenient location! On Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 November 2022, The Village Square in Durbanville will be hosting the region’s first ever Wine on the Square dorpsfees. With 13 wineries from the prestigious Durbanville region and nine Village Square restaurants participating in the event, it’s bound to be a feast for the senses. Adding to this, an array of local musicians are set to keep the atmosphere festive with foot-tapping live performances throughout the weekend. Visitors can look forward to tasting and purchasing wines by De Grendel, Diemersdal, D’Aria,…
Pizza scrolls Get creative with the toppings and make them to your liking! TOTAL TIME 40 min | MAKES 9 INGREDIENTS 2 cups self-raising flour ½…
Orange sweet potato & chickpeas Spruced up veg! Get more creative with your veggies and make them the star of the show at your next dinner. Try this Orange sweet potato & chickpeas recipe. PREP TIME 15 min | COOK TIME 30 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 kg orange sweet potatoes 2 red onions 1 (400g) tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 10 sprigs fresh thyme ¼ cup olive oil METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. SCRUB potatoes to remove any grit. Cut potatoes and onions lengthways into wedges. PLACE sweet potato, onions,…
What would we do without the sandwich? A quick, easy meal that can be eaten hot or cold, anytime of the day, with a wide variety of breads…
Sweet, salty, sour, and bitter are four basic tastes that everyone is aware of. But did you know that there is a fifth basic taste, generally described as a savoury, meaty type of taste, which is named umami? Umami is an amazing flavour when used to complement other tastes, and it’s essential to add depth and complexity to your dishes. In this article, we break down everything that you need to know about umami. How does it taste? It’s pretty easy to identify and describe tastes like sweet and salty, but the taste of umami can be a little more…
Have you visited the Oranjezicht night market yet? Open from 5PM to 9PM, your Wednesday evenings are about to get even better. You’ll be able to stock up…