This October, we have a special giveaway for foodies, those who enjoy spending time in the kitchen, lovers of quick and easy meals or bakers who love whipping up extravagant creations. If any of these describe you perfectly, then listen up! Our friends at Exclusive Books are spoiling two lucky readers with a cookbook “lucky packet” worth R1 250. Each “lucky packet” will contain a variety of best-selling cookbooks from the Exclusive Books shelves. With Christmas around the corner, this is a great prize to share with a foodie friend (or to keep all to yourself). To enter, simply complete the…
Protein-packed breakfast smoothie This protein-packed smoothie is ideal if you’re on the run and can’t fit in a cuppa and rusk before work. SERVES 1 INGREDIENTS 1 rooibos…
We love a good Chai tea and what better way to enjoy your morning cuppa tea than in spicy smoothie? This 5-ingredient smoothie is the ultimate start to any day. If you want a thicker or creamier smoothie, you can substitute the coconut milk with low-fat Greek yoghurt. Recipe by Sarah Dall Photograph by Dawie Verwey More delicious smoothie recipes for you to try: Protein-packed breakfast smoothie Tropical tonic smoothie Banana, peanut butter and espresso smoothie 4-Ingredient beetroot smoothie
4-Ingredient beetroot smoothie Need a Sunday afternoon chiller or a Monday morning chiller? We’ve blended and blitzed this fresh beetroot smoothie that is guaranteed to hit the spot!…
Big, juicy berries and sweet plums are cooked in their own juices and taste delicious with the added crunch of nuts in the crumble. Serve it with your favourite ice cream or custard. Berries pack a punch when it comes to nutrition, and they make a fab impression on your summer table. Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira
This is a fancier version of the usual store-bought fruit juice – simply add a shot or two of alcohol and you’ve got yourself a quick and easy…
This home-made lemon and ginger tonic is the perfect, refreshing drink for a lazy summer’s afternoon. With only a few simple ingredients you are sure to have in your pantry, you can throw this drink together in 10 minutes only. If you are travelling, you can keep the lemonade cool in a thermos flask filled with ice cubes. Add lemon or lime leaves to the lemonade for decoration and you are good to go! Recipe by Jacques Erasmus Photograph by Micky Hoyle
We chat to Chef James Diack, owner of Coobs and The National, and got to know him a bit better. Read on for some interesting insights and fun facts…
Indulge in an evening of delectable wining and dining in the heart of Gauteng. Welcoming warm summer nights, we are heading off to the pristine and upmarket Waterfall Corner this November for a host of diverse culinary excursions – each tailor-made to suit a different menu profile. Come and join us for a fun evening out on the town, exploring our way through four menu selections – one course at a time. It’s going to be delicious! Waterfall Corner, situated on the corners of Woodmead- and Waterfall Drive, is perfectly positioned at the gateway to the Waterfall City precinct in…
The now well-known four Retief cousins joined forces in the mid 90’s. One after the other, after completing their studies, they joined the family farm, Van Loveren. Their…