“Love will take you places” says Starbucks South Africa’s International Barista Champion hopeful Phuti Mmotla If there was ever a person to exemplify what it means to struggle for perfection, it has to be Phuti Mmotla, recently awarded Starbucks National Barista Champion from Cape Town. We talked with him about who he is, how he came to this high point in his Starbucks career, and his hopes and plans for the future — most notably his ambitions to be chosen as one of the ten Starbucks Baristas across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to compete in the Starbucks International…
How to cut a cake Cutting your cake this way is not only interesting , it will maximise the amount of cake portions you will get out of…
Marmalade bread and butter pudding Keep the cold at bay with this easy-to-make marmalade bread and butter pudding recipe. SERVES 6 | TOTAL TIME 1 hour 15 min INGREDIENTS 80g sultanas and/or raisins 125ml freshly brewed Rooibos tea 30ml sherry or orange juice 8–10 thick slices raisin bread or white bread 50g butter at room temperature 80g marmalade 3 eggs 2 egg yolks 60ml castor sugar 250ml cream 500ml milk 5ml vanilla extract SERVE Icing sugar, for dusting (optional) Cream, custard or ice cream METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Grease a 5cm-deep baking dish or six ramekins. PLACE…
Spicy Chunky Guacamole Recipe South Africans like their guacamole chunky … and, no, we don’t mean salad or salsa or sauce – we mean glorious green chunky guacamole.…
Onion tart Looking for ways to create healthy meals on a budget has become a way of life for most of us, considering the ever-rising food costs and not to mention all the other day to day expenses! So how do South Africans find that one food item that offers numerous nutritional benefits, is versatile and delicious too? Well, it has to be the egg of course. Eggs can be enjoyed with any mealtime: as a main dish, an accompaniment to other meals or as a part of a recipe. The versatility of the egg places it amongst the top…
How to cook dry pasta perfectly The secret to cooking the perfect dry pasta is 1, to make sure your pot is big enough and have enough water in…
Baked kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes, spicy baked chickpeas and fresh pear A hearty autumn salad that’s packed with healthy ingredients and served with a lovely cashew and herb dressing. Baked kale salad with roasted sweet potatoes, spicy baked chickpeas and fresh pear is just as loaded with nutrient as it is with flavour. Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira INGREDIENTS BAKED CHICKPEAS 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tbsp chermoula spice 1 tsp sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste SWEET POTATO WEDGES 2 (about 550g) sweet…
Black Elephant Vintners is re-launching their canned wines and they’re donating R1 of every can sold to the Elephant Reintegration Trust. With pure synchronicity and fortuitous friendships, as…
Barbecue pork ribs with baby marrow chips These ribs set the stage for a delicious weekend or mid-week meal! With a healthy twist of crunchy baby marrow chips, this homemade Barbecue pork ribs recipe is the ultimate show stopper at your next braai! Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart SERVES 4 | TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 15 mins + 2 hrs, to marinate INGREDIENTS MARINADE 170g tomato sauce 80ml (⅓ cup) water 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp dry mustard powder 5ml chilli flakes (optional) 1 tbsp garlic flakes 2 tsp smoked/ sweet paprika 1/2…
Slow-cooked Rogan josh lamb shanks You’ll want to pull out the slow cooker for this delicious dinner. A rich and spicy dish ,this Slow-cooked Rogan josh lamb shanks…