This gin cake was used as the base for our buttercream succulent cake. Now you can have your gin and drink it too! This gin cake makes a standard 17cm cake with two layers. Bake recipe twice for a four-layered cake.
‘Where there is cake there is hope; and there is always cake’, wrote Dean Koontz. Regardless of the context in which Dean has written this, a good slice…
South Africa’s number one cream cheese brand, LANCEWOOD®, is at it again, scouting for Mzansi’s best baker. This year’s winner will not only walk away with the 2018 Cake-Off® Challenge title – and bragging rights – but will also win an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City worth R150 000. Following the success of the first Cake-Off® in 2016, LANCEWOOD® is looking to up its game – encouraging the crème de la crème of the country’s bakers to enter their tastiest and most creative sweet or savoury recipes using at least one LANCEWOOD® product. Now it’s up to you to…
This recipe for confit duck is used in the honey-glazed duck breast and confit duck crépinette with baby vegetables and cardamom jus recipes from our July 2018 issue.…
Bon appétit! Drawing inspiration from the rich history of French cuisine, this delectable spread from SPAR will bring the flavours of France straight to your kitchen. Plus stand a chance to WIN a R1 000 SPAR voucher! Simply fill out the form below and answer an easy question (HINT: the answer is in the recipes). CAULIFLOWER VELOUTÉ WITH BRUSCHETTA Serves 4 – 6 EASY 1 hr WHAT YOU NEED 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets 30ml (2 tbsp) SPAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil SPAR Salt and freshly ground SPAR Black Pepper, to taste 45ml (3 tbsp) SPAR Salted Butter 1 onion,…
We love a good gin and tonic! But, do you know the difference between London Dry and Old Tom Gin? No? Do not stress! Enjoy our handy guide…
This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this June, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. The Drift Farm ‘Moveable Feast’ 2015, R385 A blend of malbec, syrah, pinot noir, touriga nacional and tannat; this magic wine is an expression of the Drift Estate. Ripe, rich black berry fruit is laced with mountain fynbos, white pepper and just a hint of cigar box. On the palate find red fruits such as cherry, raspberries and plum layered with dark chocolate and black fruits. Pair with: Springbok fillet under the stars Spotlight on…
Bruce Jack—of Flagstone Wines fame—is also the owner and winemaker of a more boutique enterprise, The Drift Estate in the Overberg Highlands. He lives here with his wife…
Spend your chilly evenings with Van Loveren Family Vineyards’ award-winning fortified wines in front of a roaring fire. The Van Loveren Red Muscadel is the ideal companion to desserts and fruit while the Cape Ruby pairs perfectly with fine, flavourful cheeses. End your dinner party on a high note by wowing your guests with a savoury cheese and Cape Ruby combination or try the Red Muscadel with Izelle Hoffman, lifestyle chef’s Chocolate Raspberry Crumble recipe at https://bit.ly/2x1gEco. Visit Van Loveren’s state-of-the-art tasting room to enjoy creative wine pairings, cellar tours, lunch at Christina’s bistro, garden tours, birding, hiking, MTB and…