Curry in a Hurry
We all love a tasty, spicy meal in the colder months. South Africa’s rich culture has allowed us to enjoy food from all over the world, and a specific love for curries. With the right ingredients and some secret tips you may have picked up along the way, curry is a celebrated dish in many families all over the country. A good curry is a great achievement for the one in the kitchen,...Read More
Italian Comfort Food
Winter is a great time to indulge in delicious comfort food. And although we love our curries, soups and stews, the Italians have a variety of comfort food that will make you go “bellissimo“! Try these recipes if you love Itallipasta, meat and cheese! Butternut Squash Ravioli by Pinch of Yum This Butternut Squash Ravioli is made with WONTON WRAPPERS! Seriously that...Read More
The Lazy Vegetarian’s Quick and Crispy Veggie Wraps
Fast food is good. Fast food at home is even better! Veggie wraps are a quick and easy meal to make at home in under 15 minutes. Ingredients 2 red onions, sliced 2 large tomatoes, diced ½ cup hummus or mayonnaise 4 flour tortillas Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp of paprika 50g cheddar cheese 20g feta cheese 2 sliced avocados Method Step 1: Prepare a frying pan with your...Read More
For the Love of Food : Food and Wine Pairing
The time to wine and dine has officially arrived. Although we might be doing a lot of wine-ing and dining at home this year, it does not mean we cannot go all out and make our Valentine’s Day celebrations a special one. To assist you along the way, we have put together some tips to help you with your food and wine pairing during the season of love. (more…) Read More
A Zesty Summer Food Fiesta
There is no better way to make use of the balmy weather than with these super easy, healthy and easy-on-the-eye recipes! Perfect for an alfresco lunch or dinner under the stars with friends and family, this is the time to make the most of seasonal ingredients that are bursting with colour and flavour – adding a fantastic zing to any table. Enjoy these delicious summer food recipes! White Bean...Read More
Izelle Hoffman on Mindful Eating
It’s a new year and that often means New Year’s resolutions. The thing about New Year’s resolutions though is that they are often not kept past January. After making it through “the-year-that-shall-not-be-named”, it’s a good idea to sit down, reflect, evaluate and set achievable goals for the year ahead. Setting realistic goals instead of grand resolutions may just be the way to...Read More
Cool School Snacks
Looking for some new ideas for the kid’s school lunchbox? Here are two cute and easy–to–make recipes for cool school snacks. Best of all? They are super healthy! Fruit Roll-Ups These fruit roll-ups only need three ingredients and are easy to make with kids. Washing berries, removing stems, pouring ingredients, spreading out the puree and rolling the rolls are all things your kids...Read More
Christmas Fruit Cake
What is a Christmas without fruit cake? You get two types of people, those who love fruit cake and those who don’t. Whether it is your favourite or not, when making it, make sure you have a fabulous recipe that includes loads of cherries, nuts, dates, ginger – all the flavours that Christmas is made of. The secret to making the perfect fruit cake is to start early. You can start as...Read More
Get to Know Willow Creek
Award-winning olive oils, refined balsamic reductions and a state-of-the-art production line is what sets Willow Creek apart from the rest. The Willow Creek olive estate is situated in the panoramic Nuy Valley in the Western Cape. The area is blessed with a terroir and the perfect climate for the cultivation of olives. The estate was established in 1999 and pressed their first award-winning...Read More