Vegan mayo you say? Winning! We wanted to make a vegan mayo that was thick, luscious and creamy so that anyone can enjoy chips, sandwiches or even spoonfuls (we aren’t judging) of the stuff while still supporting their food preferences. To make homemade mayo, keep these points in mind: Eggs vs soy milk: One usually uses egg yolks to help emulsify the ingredients and create the thick consistency. In this recipe we used soy milk for our vegan mayo, and it turned out just as creamy and tasty as can be. Be sure to use soy milk, as we tested…
Everyone has their favourite UltraMel custard moment, reminiscent of all the great memories created with friends and family for generations. Having enjoyed 5 decades of being Mzansi’s favourite…
Fish with a story Buying ethically caught fish has never been this simple. We first came across ABALOBI when word of a new ‘fish-buying’ app was going around. After downloading it to see what the fuss was about, we were, to put it mildly, HOOKED! ABALOBI has unveiled a new convenience range of deli products, including Cape Bream, Yellowtail, Carpenter and Southern Mullet. This new range of filleted or portioned ‘Fish With A Story’ is delivered vacuum-packed and blast-frozen for guaranteed freshness – available for order via the ABALOBI Marketplace app, and soon through partners. This ensures that the fish…
Beetroot chocolate cupcakes PREP TIME 25 minutes | COOK TIME 25 minutes | MAKES 12 Vegetarian INGREDIENTS For the beetroot and chocolate cupcakes 2 eggs ⅓…
We wanted to create a fruity biscotti with a note of nuttiness. This take on a Yotam Ottolenghi biscuit is delicious and will have everyone raiding the cookie jar, so get good at hiding it! You will need preserved ginger and dried figs to make this recipe. Almond, Apricot, Ginger and Fig Biscotti HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 30 mins | SERVES 6 | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 400 grams cake flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄2 tsp salt 100 butter, cubed 220 grams soft dark brown sugar 70 ml water 100 grams almonds,…
What better time to whip up your own bowl of creamy homemade hummus than on International Hummus Day!? To cut down on time, this hummus is made with…
We are here to bring you a fakeaway (fake takeaway) recipe consisting of the crispiest paprika battered fish and golden turnip chips. This recipe will have you feeling fast food satisfied; it’s quick, easy and delicious, perfect for a fun weeknight dinner. Paprika Battered Fish with Turnip Chips SERVES 4 / HANDS- ON TIME 15 min/ TOTAL TIME 35 min INGREDIENTS FOR THE PAPRIKA BATTERED FISH 1 ½ cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper ½ tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp paprika 1 ½ cup soda water 1 egg 4 hake fillets Oil for…
Dine Durbanville is back for the month of May! South Africa, Durbanville, May 2022: Winemakers and chefs of the Durbanville Wine Valley have teamed up again for another…
Why you need the CBI Astute Range The cost of living in South Africa is skyrocketing, with headline Consumer Price Inflation projected at 5.5% in 2022, according to a recently released forecast by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER). Rising electricity prices, high domestic food inflation and elevated fuel prices are expected to be the key sources of inflationary pressure this year. With this in mind, it is vital for South Africans to save money where they can and become more energy efficient to minimise cost implications. Engineering Executive at CBI-electric: low voltage, Dr Andrew Dickson says that smart home devices are a great solution to assist cash strapped consumers in 2022. “Smart home devices were developed to make people’s lives easier by allowing them to automate various processes in…
For our Crispy Tofu with Quick Buchu Kimchi and Rice, we wanted to create an Asian-inspired dish that also honoured our South African roots (literally), so we paired…