I can't think of a circumstance where a red blend offers a miss - only hits. Whether it be paired with food to complement or enhance, a red blend seems to be the go-to for a dinner. Especially for marinades, for hearty food - for a day where we...
In a surprising turn of events... Cape Town's weather has turned on its head.
Again!
Between shedding fifty layers of clothes in the brisk morning and hurriedly shoving them on after two hours, I've barely had time to savour a snug meal by the fire. Such a pity, too, as the...
Spatz Sperling's Cheesecake
Celebrated for being contrary to the mainstream, wine pioneer Spatz Sperling was no ordinary man.
Nor was his favourite cheesecake. (How can one not adore a man who loved cheesecake AND wine)?
It was a request to the kitchen on his birthday in 2006 that gave life to...
Love and food are as intertwined as the rose vine that grew up the side of Juliette’s balcony.
Sharing a lovingly-made meal, especially a sweet treat, to celebrate romance is a pasttime that dates back through the ages.
For award-winning TV chef, cookbook author and dessert diva Grace Stevens, cooking is...
Although these are the perfect day-after solution for when you've made a large roast with leftovers to spare, you can also roast a smaller piece of pork for the sole purpose of making these sandwiches.
Serve at room temperature at any time of day, any season, any occasion -...
The Spier Signature Chardonnay Pinot Noir was simply made for easy summertime sipping.
Unpretentious, beautifully balanced and full of flair, it marries strawberry and apple flavours with a crisp finish. It's delightful at brunch, on a picnic, or just for you alone with a good book. The Spier winemaking team...
Lockdown pretty much = baking up a storm, doesn't it?
SASKO happily brings you some
simple, healthy recipes, with added ingredients for added care.
After a year of seemingly endless home-cooking and baking, many of us have exhausted our go-to recipes (amongst other things).
Luckily SASKO has developed a selection of delicious, healthy,...
When it comes to South African food culture, we stand truly united at the Braai.
As families in lockdown together, with closed parks and beaches, in summer it’s an even better excuse to get together around the braai. As if you needed any prompting!
Cookbook author, culinary creator and celebrity baker...
African food legend, cook, food editor and writer Dorah Sitole, died recently. Much-loved and treasured, her passing leaves a gap that can never be filled.
She said "I believe we are on the cusp of an African food revolution. With this book, I seek to strike a...
CHOCOLATE FONDUEIngredients:1 cup (250 ml) low-fat milk½ x 80 g good quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces2 tsp (10 ml) sugar1 tbsp (15 ml) cornflour1 tbsp (15 ml) cocoa powder¼ tsp (1,2 ml) ground cinnamon or more to taste1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla essence2 small fruit skewers per person,...
