We’re here with the official Food&Home conversion chart for all your baking and cooking needs! Now you can easily work out your measurements without having to pause to to the maths in your head! Food&Home Conversion Chart THE USUAL Cups to ml measurements can often get quite confusing! ¼ tsp 1.25ml ½ tsp 2.5ml 1 tsp 5ml 1 tbsp 15ml ¼ cup 60ml ⅓ cup 80ml ½ cup 125ml ⅔ cup 150ml ¾ cup 180ml 1 cup 250ml BAKING Baking powder 5ml 5g Bicarbonate of soda 5ml 7g Cocoa powder 15ml 7g Coconut, desiccated 250ml 95g Coffee granules 15ml 5g…
BELUGA RELAUCHES IN ICONIC V&A WATERFRONT CRUISE TERMINAL We have some very exciting news to share with you, one of Cape Town’s hotspots is finally re-opening post-pandemic! Beluga…
This beetroot and lentil salad is full of healthy, hearty ingredients and packs a flavourful punch perfect for a main or side dish. Beetroot and Lentil Salad with dill yoghurt HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 45 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 160 grams green lentils 1/3 cup olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 3 tsp ground cumin 3 tsp ground coriander 3 lemons 250 grams cooked baby beetroot, quartered 120 grams baby spinach leaves ½ cup coriander leaves ¾ cup double thick yoghurt ¼ cup dill sprigs 320 grams goat’s cheese lemon wedges, to…
For some, TikTok appears to be the go-to place for those looking to switch things up with a number of viral videos making their way into the kitchen.…
Below we share our guide on how to make a green juice or smoothie that is packed with health, nutrition and flavour. One of the best parts about this time of year is the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables available. Along with the warmer weather and longer days, one cannot help but feel a little more inspired to live a healthier lifestyle over the summer season. We love to start our days with a burst of health by making a nutritious smoothie or juice. It’s a great way to hydrate yourself first ting in the morning and it’s a…
Sprouts are high in nutrients such as protein, magnesium and vitamin C, plus, they are incredibly easy to grow at home. So why not take a leaf out…
Creme patissiere, also known as pastry cream, is a luscious, thick and smooth custard that is cooked over the stove until thick and creamy. Eggs, milk, cornflour, sugar and vanilla are added to a pot and slowly simmered over a low heat until the ingredients emulsify and create a stabilised pastry cream perfect for piping, filling and baking. Creme patissiere is used as a base or filling in many baked goods such as: Eclairs Mille Feuille Custard Tartlets Pasteis de Nata Cakes, pastries and tarts Here’s a recipe for creme patissiere that is an absolute must-try! Makes about 200ml INGREDIENTS 6…
Lamb Pies with Oak Leaf Salad HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 1 hour| SERVES 4 For the lamb pies 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 red onion,…
Herman Lensing has a new cookbook – Food That Connects To Your Soul Author, food editor and creative stylist behind MasterChef season 4, Herman Lensing is a force to be reckoned with. We caught up with him to chat about his new book, Huiskos and to learn more about what makes him tick. Congratulations on your new book Food That Connects to Your Soul! What is it about and what was your inspiration behind it? The new book is all about home cooking and the food we love to eat when we need to feel comfort and free. The book…
We can probably all agree laundry is no one’s favorite chore, and it doesn’t help that washers and dryers are among the costliest appliances to operate. Since most…