• Got leftover coffee grounds? Coffee beans make a GOOD cup of coffee… but when that’s done why not up-cycle them? Love a good cup of coffee made from freshly ground coffee beans? The aroma, the texture, the unbeatable flavour. “There is no doubt about it, making coffee from fresh beans is not just about the coffee but about the ‘theatre’ that comes with it,” explains Matthew Dees, senior brand manager for Jacobs coffee. Using quality coffee beans to make your coffee is the first step in getting the best taste. The way you make it, how finely or coarsely the…

    Looking for a tasty vegan dish to make for you and your family or friends? Try your hand at this delicious Table Bay hotel inspired vegan gnocchi recipe that you can easily prepare in the comfort of your home. Compile a small list of ingredients that you may need, get out your cooking pots, heat the stove and get ready to enjoy fine dining cooking by making Truffle Wild Mushroom Gnocchi. “Truffle Wild Mushroom Gnocchi is a tasty, melt in your mouth vegan meal, perfect for the whole family or group of friends,” says Wesli Charles Jacobs, Executive Sous Chef…

    On the hunt for a fun brunch recipe? We’ve got you covered. These light and fluffy savoury ricotta and basil pancakes will melt in your mouth. The addition of lemon zest and basil to the batter gives them a zesty freshness, and the roasted chili tomatoes finish them off with the perfect savoury note. These are perfect for a family brunch! Savoury pancakes with ricotta & basil   HANDS-ON TIME 35 min | TOTAL TIME 45 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 300 grams baby truss Roma tomatoes 3 long red chillies, halved lengthways ⅓ cup olive oil 240 grams firm fresh…

    There’s always something new to be found at Woolworths! Whether it’s an extension of an existing range, or something completely fresh and exciting, Woolworths is always cooking up something innovative to whet your appetite, and get your tastebuds tingling. From cakes to crumbed chicken, and cheese bites to Chuckles®, we’ve tried them all and shared some of our thoughts below! NOODLE POTS A delicious meal, ready in minutes- who doesn’t love the sound of that?! These fresh noodle pots are filled with fresh vegetables, noodles, and a reduced broth, so that all you have to do is add boiling water…

    Making homemade butter has never been easier! We all love butter; melted, whipped, creamed, browned, it can be used in almost any cooking or baking. Butter adds a tenderness to baked goods, a richness to savoury cooking, and overall a  feeling of comfort and warmth to our food experience. Butter is perfect for helping to enhance and support other key flavours in cooking, but what we are exploring today is how to actually make homemade butter! All you need is some full fat cream, salt, and a mixer of some kind ( stand mixer or hand mixer) – or a…

    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,…