1. Stressed? A high source of potassium, figs can help lower and control your blood. The potassium found in figs particularly helps combat ‘salt-sensitive hypertension’. 2. When steaming fish, place the fillet on coffee filter paper before placing it in the steamer. It’ll be easier to remove without breaking. 3. Soothing for you: Vanilla extract is a natural boon for mosquito bites. Just dab some on the area and hey presto – itchiness gone! 4. Did you know? It can take between 7 and 21 days to make a single jelly bean, depending on the type of jelly bean being…
Hot cross bun French toast with apple compote is wonderfully indulgent and full of autumnal flavours. It’s perfect for a lazy morning brunch, and won’t take longer than…
The step-by-step Origami to make the Easter Bunny is a fun and festive way to add decor to your Easter feast. Here’s how to do it: Step 1: Open out a serviette and fold it in half so that it is a square Step 2: Fold in half again Step 3: Fold it in ½ to mark the centre line. Open. Fold one side at a 45° angle so that the edge is aligned with the centre. Reopen. Step 4: Create a diamond bottom shape by folding the bottom into a triangle Step 5: Create a kite shape folding the…
It is time to resort to homemade goodness and the first place to start is obviously making your own chocolate and honey! It was never going to be…
Print Recipe Escargot from your garden Serves: 6 – 8 snails per person Cooking Time: 5 days (for the snails) + 40 minutes prep time Ingredients escargot handful of fine salt bouquet of garni splash of white wine vinegar handful of cracked peppercorns garlic butter, to serve Instructions 1 Collect as many snails as you
Print Recipe Meringues Ingredients Meringues are made by gradually mixing castor sugar into beaten egg whites. For hard meringues (macaroons) use 1 large egg white to 50g sugar. For soft meringues (tarts and puddings) use 1 large egg white to 25g sugar. Instructions 1 Eggs should be at room temperature and utensils should be clean
Whether its pots and pans, counters or cutlery, here are five reasons why when it comes to your kitchen, you should make sure it’s stainless! 1. Stainless Steel…
A decadent meal with simple flavours that pack a punch, linguine with mandarin, chilli and lobster sauce is a perfect dinner dish. Seafood and pasta is always a heavenly combination, so just wait until you add in some divine spices. Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen
Over the years the readers have always put us to our paces with fresh ideas and interesting food queries. One reader, Annabel Davids, had the perfect classic cheesecake recipe that just blew our socks off. Another favourite cheesecake recipe: Bar-One cheesecake Also try: Brownie, Amarula and espresso semifreddo cheesecake