This month’s selection features vegan-friendly wines paired with vegan dishes. I love the sight of the sun bouncing off a glass of crystal clear wine—but did you know in order to make wines clear, they need to be fined? During winemaking naturally occurring organic compounds make the wine cloudy; it’s the job of the fining agent to bond with these allowing the cloudy stuff to sink to the bottom of the tank, where it is easily removed, leaving a bright wine behind. Many wineries use animal-derived products as fining agents, these include casein (a milk protein), albumin (egg whites), gelatine…
This festive season you can impress your guests without having to spend hours in the kitchen! Make this year’s holidays and family get-togethers so much easier (and delicious)…
These quiche squares are so easy to make and are perfect for leftovers too. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
Here’s how to make choux dough Recipe by Christine Capendale Photograph and Styling by Hein Van Tonder
One winner takes it all! We’re giving you the chance to win the ultimate Western Cape getaway and so much more, all valued at over R23 000! Excited? Read more below… Evergreen Manor: 2 nights accommodation for 2 people Evergreen Manor and Spa is situated in the historic core of Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa. Guests can take a leisurely 4-minute walk to the centre of town with its many fine restaurants, art galleries, museums and historical buildings. The lucky winner and their partner will stay in one of the Premier Rooms at Evergreen Manor and Spa.…
These individually baked desserts are a real treat – while baking, the mixture divides into a moist cake layer and a citrusy fig custard layer. Delicious!
Cheers! Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
Twins Tebo and Lebo Ndala, down-to-earth Mamelodi girls, turned their passion into their profession with the launch of Food Stories, a collection of their favourite recipes from their…
Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein that helps maintain and build muscles, while keeping you feeling fuller for longer when added to a meal. Eggs are also a good source of B vitamins, as well as selenium – a micronutrient that helps your body make specific antioxidant enzymes and that assists with in preventing cell damage. Eggs are also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin – which are good for the eyes – and choline, which is needed for the brain and nerves. Together with vitamin B12 and folate, choline plays a role in DNA synthesis and repair. It…