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5 things you never knew about cheese

There are days when all you want and need is a toasted cheese and ham sandwich, right? Cheese is a wonderful thing and we think there are a few things you might not know about it in all its weird...

Nectarine, almond and prosciutto salad

Nectarines are so wonderful that a Chinese emperor used to refer to them as the nectar of the gods. Good news is these peachy relatives are in seasonal abundance now so you have little excuse not to try this super...

How to make cheese at home

We’re all for eating locally and just like growing your own veg, making your own cheese is as local as it gets. The Mad Millie cheese kits are pros at aiding you in making cheese in the comfort of your...

What to make on a raclette

Melted cheese is the main course equivalent to the cherry on top. We can thank the Swiss for popularising melted cheese when they invented the raclette, which literally means ‘to scrape off’ in French. Raclette, however, isn’t all about the cheese and...

How to make a pesto hollandaise

Whipping up this pesto hollandaise takes just a few minutes. Yes, it’s that easy. We served it with our parma ham, asparagus and mozzarella skewers cooked on the Severin Raclette but it’s so good, you can drizzle it over some...

Inspiration for March

We are speeding through March but fear not, this is a good thing. Chocolates, doughnuts and Easter goodies await at the end of this tunnel and there are nectarines to be enjoyed and wine journeys to begin. Here are some...

Wine tasting 101

You don’t have to belong to Team Sniff-and-Spitterati to enjoy wine. There is no mystique and elitism in wine, it is there for all to enjoy but there are some simple steps you need to take if you want to...

Cheesecake recipe round-up

In faraway lands, this time of year is fondly known as awards season. We’ve jumped on the bandwagon and present to you the contenders for cheesecake recipe of the year; memorable cheesecake recipes that have induced timeless moments of smooth,...

How to make doughnuts

Ever thought about making your own doughnuts? Well, it’s not as difficult as you might think. With the Wilton Doughnut Pan and the heavenly NoMU dark chocolate, they are really quite easy. Pull these out at your next tea party and you’ll...

Two potato salads from Justin Bonello

Nothing completes juicy, fire-cooked meat quite like a beautiful braai salad. With Justin Bonello taking centre stage on all things cooked outdoors, we asked him to share two winning potato salads with us. It appears he loves spuds as much...

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