Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2020 i Food & Home Entertaining

The two major holiday periods of the year – in April and December – are traditionally influenced by the northern hemisphere’s seasons, from images of unfurling new blossoms in April to greeting cards with snowflakes falling from wintry skies in December. Of course, this modern-day imagery is rooted in the ancient arts and cultures of Europe and when it comes to historical symbols for the month of April, Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus – a personal favourite – is purportedly one such example. With her red-gold locks flying out around her as she stands innocently yet alluringly in a giant scallop shell, Venus has an expression of both serenity and expectation in this iconic Italian Renaissance painting. Says lauded historian Bettany Hughes in her fascinating book, Venus & Aphrodite: History…

winning letter pick of the BUNCH Food & Home Entertaining is my favourite magazine of all time – the bright, colourful photos and features make me feel like I’m “in the moment”! The publication takes me back to the past when I lived on a plot and also transports me to both local or faraway, elegant or rustic venues where I try out decadent dishes and wines with the simplicity and freshness that surround them! And since I’m on a health stride at the moment, I love the way the recipes have nutritional markers, which help with choosing the right one for me. Additionally, the “Trivia” page really challenges my food IQ and I learn many fun facts. Because of all these offerings, I take my copy of the current…

OH DAIRY ME! If you are lactose intolerant, don’t fret. Clover Nolac Lactose Free Milk is made just for you. Pre-treated with the lactase enzyme that breaks down lactose for you, you can now enjoy this full-flavoured cow’s milk in your morning beverage, cereal or baked treats. High in vitamin D and calcium, Nolac is available in Fresh (R15,99) and UHT (R14,99) to meet different needs and make your life as easy as possible. Go to clover.co.za for more details on this amazing product. THE BEST BUN Keen to make your own hot cross buns this Easter? Woolworths’ Soda Bread Giant Hot Cross Bun Baking Kit, with raisins and Easter spices, will turn you into a baking legend. All you really have to do is add milk and a sprinkle…

The prize consists of: One chef.s night for four or two chef’s nights for two, booked in advance Two high teas for four pre-booked Two mimosa breakfasts for four on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday Our Place restaurant and bakery is the place in Cape Town for artisanal bakes! Make it your place with a seat on the delightfully cool, beach-view balcony – where your four-paw friends are always welcome – or find a spot in the open-plan seating area inside for a front-row view of the amazing artistry of the baker, whose incredible skill puts on quite the show as you sip a coffee and savour the scrumptious new menu. TO ENTER SMS OUR PLACE followed by your full name, ID number, email and postal addresses to 48405. Each…

Makes 24 marshmallows A LITTLE EFFORT 30 mins + 2 hrs, to set WHAT YOU NEED 7 x 2g gelatine leaves 125ml (½ cup) Rooibos tea, freshly brewed 125ml (½ cup) water 120g honey pinch salt 200g desiccated coconut, toasted HOW TO DO IT 1 Line a 29 x 23cm baking tray with non-stick baking paper, leaving some overhang on the sides. 2 Soak the gelatine sheets in cold water until softened. Squeeze out any excess water and place in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Add the still-warm Rooibos tea and stir to dissolve. 3 In a saucepan over medium-high heat, pour the 125ml (½ cup) water, honey and pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and cook, without stirring, until the temperature reaches…

Award-winning mixologist, Owen O’Reilly, is the founder and director of Sip Exclusive, a bar consultancy and events company with a focus on mobile bar services, bartender training and cocktail creation. The head office is in Cape Town, with a branch in Johannesburg and satellite partners throughout Africa. “Most people call me ‘Obraailly’ as my favourite thing to do is to have good friends over for a braai,” shares Owen. “I absolutely love entertaining.” Having grown up in the small town of Standerton in Mpumalanga, Owen moved to Pretoria after school with “no clue” as to what he would do for work. “I’ve wanted to have my own business since I turned 18, and I realised that dream in 2014. I never officially studied anywhere, but I have done some short…

The luxury wine movement is gaining speed with some of South Africa’s top estates producing finely crafted, luxury wines that command high prices. Here are two for the bucket list… DELAIRE GRAFF THE BANGHOEK 2016, R1 800 A tribute to the Banghoek region, this superbly crafted and silky smooth wine is a showcase of the exceptional year for cabernet franc based wines in 2016. The Banghoek is a blend of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and malbec, with a finish as long as the Comrades Marathon. THE. CABERNET FRANC 2015, R5 000 A brave and spectacular collaboration between Niels Verburg of Luddite Wines in Bot River and Brian Smith of Elgin Ridge Wines. The aim was to produce a world-class South African cabernet franc capable of holding its own…

CEVICHE LETTUCE CUPS Serves 2 EASY 1 hr 30 mins WHAT YOU NEED 200g sustainably sourced kingklip fillet, skin removed and cubed 125ml (½ cup) fresh lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil zest of 2 limes ½ red pepper, membranes removed, seeded and finely diced 1 spring onion, finely chopped ½ red onion, peeled and finely diced 2 radishes, julienned ½ avocado, peeled, pitted and diced small handful fresh coriander, chopped 6 baby gem lettuce leaves 3 sprigs fresh mint, leaves picked HOW TO DO IT 1 Place the kingklip cubes, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Combine, cover and set aside for 1 hour. 2 In a bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients except the lettuce and mint. Add to the fish and mix well. 3 Divide…

Summer might be over but the approaching holiday season is a great reason to keep looking on the bright side! In this spirit, we’re showcasing our best celebration eats and treats, which include a mouth-watering selection of roasts, sides and lush desserts. “AUTUMN CARRIES MORE GOLD IN ITS POCKET THAN ALL THE OTHER SEASONS”JIM BISHOP Talking about eggs, we’re serving up our favourite plats aux œufs for breakfast, lunch and dinner – a suitably egg-citing collection, of course! Also, as the weather slowly becomes cooler, we’re settling in with a few of our winter favourites. Come join us at foodandhome.co.za for pasta dishes that will bring the entire family to the table. you loved... THIS FABULOUS RECIPE ON OUR WEBSITE Make guaranteed-to-please sponge cake hidden in a hen’s egg your…

Gluten-free Baking at Home – 102 Foolproof Recipes for Delicious Breads, Cakes, Cookies, and More by Jeffrey Larsen (Ten Speed Press, R464) Looking to make gluten-free biscuits, crusty breads and chewy cookies? This tome by American cooking instructor, recipe developer and pastry chef, Jeffrey Larsen, presents a whole host of mouth-watering baked treats that will appeal to everyone from coeliacs to snack-time savants. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just learning the craft, this cookbook will teach you how to work with gluten-free flours and be invaluable in your wider cookery journey. So put on your apron and don those oven gloves as you confidently make foolproof gluten-free eats for friends and family. Beer Country’s Beer, Food, Fire by Karl Tessendorf and Greg Gilowey (Struik Lifestyle, R297) This rollicking, ride-along…

Dianne explains that her circumstances changed after she had her two daughters, Skylar and Sabrina (now 21 and 18 respectively), and she started baking. Teaching cookery classes, and work as a food stylist and recipe developer soon followed. Before long, Dianne’s life was transformed and food was all she could think about. “For me, cooking is about fashioning food and flavours, as well as about people,” she shares. While compiling Bibby’s Kitchen, the Johannesburg-based food maestro says she spent a great deal of time testing recipes and researching food trends. This was followed by styling, photographing, writing and editing the recipes – with everything taking two years to put together. “Bringing together a cookbook is a lengthy process... while the book needs to be authentically you and reflective of…

Oat milk (also labelled as oat drink) consists of steel-cut oats or whole oat groats that are soaked in water, blended and then strained. With headlines blasting the environmental impact of our almond milk obsession, oat milk has stepped in to save the day – and the bees! It takes six times more water to produce almond milk compared to oat milk. And from a nutritional point of view, it has plenty of benefits. Compared to nut milks, oat milk has the highest amount of protein and fibre; not to mention its delicious creamy texture, neutral flavour and great frothing ability, which make it an easy swap for your morning cappuccino! GOOD TO KNOW You may see the word mylk on products – this is a Medieval spelling of milk,…

GO-TO PERSON FOR ADVICE? My mom. I trust her – she is very honest and doesn’t sugar-coat things. She makes me a strong woman. FOOD INDUSTRY INSPIRATION I have a few, but Donna Hay tops the list. I don’t normally go crazy over celebrities, but I think if I met her I would have an out-of-body experience! YUMMY MOMMY TIP I drink 2L of water a day, as well as a vinegar drink every morning: 1 tbsp organic pomegranate vinegar, a squeeze of lemon juice, a touch of turmeric and cayenne pepper mixed in water. EASTER IS SPECIAL BECAUSE… It’s all about family. I will be spending time with my husband and three children, going the extra mile with the egg hunt – the hunt is a real thing for…

JOHANNESBURG-BASED FREELANCE WRITER MARION GARASSINO, WHO IS ALSO A CLASSICAL SINGER, SAYS SHE ADORES ANIMALS, ESPECIALLY HER FELINE BABIES. A LOVER OF REALLY GOOD FOOD, MARION ENJOYS READING TRUE CRIME STORIES AND BIOGRAPHIES. SHE PENNED THIS MONTH’S “BUSINESS WATCH” FEATURE ABOUT ONLINE BAKERY WATCH ME WHIP (PAGE 20). MY FAVOURITE PART ABOUT EASTER IS creating a beautiful table with gorgeous place settings, glasses, flowers, candles, napkins and, of course, Easter eggs! WHAT I LOVED ABOUT WRITING THE STORY ON WATCH ME WHIP WAS being inspired by owner Lauren Carr’s entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed. And tasting her delicious bakes was undoubtedly a highlight! A RESIDENT OF THE MOTHER CITY, SARAH-JANE WILLIAMS IS A FREELANCE CRAFTER AND ILLUSTRATOR WHO HAS BEEN IN THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS.…

Meaning place of glory in Xhosa, Kuzuko – which was so named by local staff – is perched on a hill in a private, malaria-free game reserve in the Eastern Cape. Part of the Legacy Hotels & Resorts portfolio, the lodge boasts 24 luxury chalets, each with a private veranda from which you can take in sweeping views of the Big Five reserve below. Day and night game drives offer ample opportunity to view wildlife up close. Cultural activities, including a guided nature walk and exploration tour during which you’ll lay eyes on 400-year-old Khoisan paintings, are also available. Of course, a deluxe safari getaway would not be complete without a little self-indulgence and you’ll find this in abundance at Kuzuko! As part of its hearty hospitality, the lodge’s restaurant…

BURNT CHEESECAKE Slightly undercooked and creamy inside with a blackened top is what defines this dish, which is also known as Basque cheesecake due to originating from this region of northern Spain Serves 8 EASY 1 hr 15 mins + 2 hrs, to chill WHAT YOU NEED 2 x 250g tubs cream cheese, at room temperature 200g ricotta cheese 100ml cream 4 extra-large eggs 230g castor sugar 1 tbsp cake flour pinch salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp ground cinnamon 60ml (¼ cup) lemon juice HOW TO DO IT 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease and line the base and sides of a 23cm springform cake tin with baking paper. Make sure the paper comes 5cm above the rim of the tin. 2 Using a stand mixer with…

Hosting teetotaller family members this Easter? Tantalise their taste buds with Clover Sip Up’s new Marula flavour, which offers a rich and creamy local South African taste. Suited to any occasion, Clover Sip Up is a nutritious yoghurt-based dairy snack that will keep you and your loved ones going all day. What’s more, the drink is a source of 10 vitamins, and is packed with nutritional benefits. Additionally, the dairy snack comes in six other flavours, namely Apricot, Blackcurrant, Choc Chip, Cranberry & Oats, Granadilla and Strawberry. Find Clover Sip Up at leading supermarket retailers in 250g bottles for R9,99.…

ONE LUCKY READER AND A PARTNER WILL ENJOY A TWO-NIGHT STAY AT THE EXQUISITE WILDEKRANS WINE ESTATE IN BOT RIVER VALLEY WITH BREAKFAST SERVED DAILY AND A GIFT BOX, ALL TO THE VALUE OF R12 500! The warm hospitality, majestic views and serene setting of this boutique winery in the Overberg region make it a covetable destination for those seeking a world-class getaway. Along with the opportunity to visit Wildekrans Estate’s Tasting Room – where the Barrel Select Reserve and Estate wine ranges can be sampled – is the chance to experience The Restaurant. Here, seasonal gourmet cuisine is served up with rustic charm. Epicurean pursuits are not the only reasons to visit Wildekrans! From 2,5km to 21km trails for walking, running and mountain-biking to bird-watching walks and horse rides,…

SCHOOL-NIGHT DINNERS 1 Sweet and sour-glazed pork chops with flaked almonds and chargrilled beans 2 Mini cottage pies 3 Asparagus spears wrapped in chicken and bacon with chimichurri 4 Black bean soup with nachos IT’S THE WEEKEND, BABY! 5 Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with red wine, baby fennel and figs 6 Grappa, ginger and pomegranate cocktail 7 Seafood gumbo 8 Lemon polenta cake with vanilla cream cheese icing SWEET AND SOUR-GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH FLAKED ALMONDS AND CHARGRILLED BEANS Serves 4 EASY 30 mins WHAT YOU NEED SWEET AND SOUR GLAZE 120ml Balsamic vinegar 100g (¼ cup) honey 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried rosemary ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional) PORK CHOPS 50g almond flakes 4 pork chops salt and freshly ground black…

dip-dyed geometric eggs how to do it... STEP ONE For edible eggs, boil the eggs in a pot of water on high heat for 8 – 10 mins. Drain the water and allow the eggs to cool completely before dyeing. For decorative eggs, pierce the bottom and top of each raw egg with a nail, making small holes. Blow the contents of each egg out into a bowl. Reserve for other use. Once an eggshell is empty, rinse it under clean running water. Allow the eggshells to dry completely before dyeing. STEP TWO Bring the water to the boil in a small saucepan on high heat. Add the vinegar and stir. Divide the water among the muffin pan holes/small bowls, filling each about 1,5cm. STEP THREE Gradually, drop by drop,…

MARSHMALLOW EASTER EGG ROCKY ROAD Makes 12 EASY 20 mins WHAT YOU NEED 45g salted butter, melted + extra, to grease 450g marshmallows 100g 70% dark chocolate, chopped 180g puffed rice cereal 230g Turkish delight, quartered 100g giant salted peanuts 155g (10) chocolate-coated marshmallow Easter eggs, halved HOW TO DO IT 1 Grease and line a 32 x 23cm baking tin with baking paper. 2 Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. 3 Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir gently until they’re melted and completely combined. 4 Immediately remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate. Once all the chocolate is melted, add the rice cereal and stir until well coated. 5 Remove the mix from the pot and stir in ½ the Turkish delight…

APPLE AND BLUEBERRY HOT CROSS BUN CRUMBLE Serves 6 EASY 1 hr WHAT YOU NEED FILLING 2 tbsp demerara sugar pinch salt 4 apples, cored and cut into small cubes 200g (1 cup) blueberries, fresh/frozen 1 tsp vanilla extract finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon + extra zest, to garnish CRUMBLE 4 stale hot cross buns, torn into pieces 80g demerara sugar ½ tsp salt 80g unsalted butter 30g (¼ cup) rolled oats 1 tsp ground cinnamon good pinch ground nutmeg crème fraîche, to serve HOW TO DO IT 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. 2 For the filling, combine the 2 tbsp demerara sugar, pinch salt and remaining filling ingredients in a bowl. Transfer to a greased pie dish or 6 individual ovenproof bowls. Press the filling…

SPICED ORANGE VANILLA CAKE WITH SWISS MERINGUE ICING Serves 8 A LITTLE EFFORT 2 hrs + 1 hr, to cool WHAT YOU NEED SPICED ORANGE VANILLA CAKE 250g butter, softened + extra, to grease 2 tsp vanilla extract 380g castor sugar 6 large eggs, at room temperature 435g cake flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp ground nutmeg zest of 2 oranges 250ml (1 cup) buttermilk SWISS MERINGUE ICING 4 egg whites 225g (1 cup) castor sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract + extra, to splash few drops turquoise gel food colouring assorted Easter eggs/sweets of your choice/fresh flowers, to decorate HOW TO DO IT 1 Preheat the oven to…

WALKIES! Bunnies are just the cuddliest companions. Giving them the best care includes lots of love, good nutrition, mental stimulation and exercise. But if they’re in a cage most of the time, they won’t get much exercise, and letting them loose in the garden could be dangerous if they can escape from the property. So why not take Bunny for a walk? Yes, it is possible! With a bunny harness, you can take your furry bundle for a trot in the park or around your garden. He’ll get a chance to stretch and munch on some fresh grass. You’ll probably even start a new trend! This adorable Mewtogo 2-piece Adjustable and Breathable Bunny Leash and Harness (which comes in a pack of both medium and large sizes to meet your…

It’s beautiful outside on the patio where I’m chatting with rapidly up-and-coming baker, Lauren Carr, about her delightful online bakery, Watch Me Whip. Yes, we thought it was a super-cute name, too! Coffee in hand and a platter of beautifully presented macarons before me, I resist the temptation to try them until I get to know the baker behind the dainty delights. Lauren was raised in the south of Joburg, and with a grandmother who always had a milk tart and other delicious treats at the ends of her outstretched arms, it’s easy to understand how she grew to love baked goodies. But her decision to become a baker would only come later. After achieving straight As in high school and going on to study law and psychology at university,…

We’ve teamed up with award-winning South African mixologist, Owen O’Reilly, to bring you Easter-inspired cocktails… or hoptails, as we’re calling them. Owen holds the title of South Africa Bartender of the Year 2019 after representing the country as a finalist at the global World Class competition in Glasgow with contestants from 54 other countries. Enjoy shaking up his custom-made hoptails – we guarantee you’ll be a happy bunny. SMOKY HOT CROSS FLIP Serves 1 EASY 20 mins WHAT YOU NEED 1 whole raw organic egg 40ml peated whiskey 20ml pale dry Sherry 25ml hot cross syrup (recipe on the facing page) mini speckled chocolate eggs, to garnish HOW TO DO IT 1 Use an egg topper to open the egg. Pour out the contents and reserve. Rinse the eggshell, allow…

ONE LUCKY READER WILL WIN A WINE-TASTING EXPERIENCE FOR FOUR PEOPLE AT VILLIERA WINES IN STELLENBOSCH, PLUS A GAME DRIVE AT VILLIERA’S WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (WEATHER PERMITTING). THE WINNER WILL ALSO GET 2 CASES OF VILLIERA TRADITION MCC BRUT NV AND 2 CASES (6 BOTTLES PER CASE) OF VILLIERA MCC TRADITION ROSÉ BRUT NV, WITH A TOTAL PRIZE VALUE OF R6 000! Villiera has been producing some of SA’s best-loved wines for decades. The sparkling jewel in Villiera’s crown is its award-winning MCC range, which includes the flagship Villiera Tradition Brut, launched in 1984. The estate is also committed to conservation and sustainability, an approach that earned Villiera The Drinks Business Green Company of the Year Award in 2017. TO ENTER SMS VILLIERA followed by your full name, ID number, email…

DIARY DATES 4 – 5 APRIL JOHANNESBURG  Taking place once again at the Inanda Polo Club, the Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival will feature a host of Champagne brands alongside plenty of fine, local MCCs. There will be live entertainment, gourmet grub to go with the fizz, as well as fabulous prizes, including something special for the best dressed. Tickets are R395 per person via webtickets.co.za and include a complimentary tasting glass and tasting coupons. No under 18s. 18 – 19 APRIL PAARL Head to Perdeberg Winery to celebrate two of South Africa’s most iconic and delicious products at the Pinotage & Biltong Festival. Enjoy live music while sampling around 50 different pinotages, many of which will be paired with specific biltong flavours. The wines range from traditional red…

CREAMY MUSHROOM AND TUNA WITH PEAS AND POTATO WEDGES potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, frozen peas, tinned tuna Serves 4 EASY 1 hr Place 1kg potatoes , peeled and cut into wedges, in a large, lidded saucepan over medium-high heat. Add enough water to cover the potato, plus salt to taste, and bring to the boil. Cover the pot with the lid and cook the wedges until tender, but not mushy, 15 – 20 minutes. Drain in a colander and transfer to a bowl. Place a frying pan with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over high heat, then fry the boiled wedges in batches until golden, 3 – 4 minutes per batch. Place on paper towel to drain excess oil. In another saucepan, add a splash of…

Monneaux Restaurant in the Franschhoek Wine Valley certainly has no shortage of history. Over the past two decades it’s been ranked among the best restaurants in the country, and seen the likes of Richard Carstens and Reuben Riffel head up the pass. But in the past few years, it has quietly slipped off the region’s culinary radar; popular with guests at the adjoining Franschhoek Country House & Villas, but often overlooked by hungry patrons in search of dinner. That’s all changed now, with an injection of new energy in the shape of Calvin Metior, who took over as executive chef in November 2019. There’s a quiet intensity about Calvin, a man who takes his craft seriously and speaks about each dish with unbridled passion. Need further proof? His arms are…

Visible from miles away, The Leonardo – the 55-storey Legacy Group crown jewel, which is 234m high –was the talk of the town as curious Joburgers watched the behemoth break through the city’s skyline. And now that it has opened its doors, tongues are wagging all over again – this time, as foodies delight over the new luxurious restaurant housed in the building, Aurum! With acclaimed chef Paulo Santo at its helm, and couple Darren Aldon O’Donovan and Lisa de Beer running the kitchen as head chef, and sous chef and sommelier respectively, the beautifully appointed restaurant dominates the seventh floor of The Leonardo. Huge glass doors open out onto a spectacular terrace, which, with its 29-metre swimming pool and expansive views, is “every rap artist’s music video dream”, according…

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE LAKSA WITH BUCKWHEAT AND TOAST Serves 4 – 6 EASY 1 hr WHAT YOU NEED ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES 400g baby potatoes, halved 400g sweet potatoes, rinsed and roughly chopped into cubes 400g pumpkin, chopped into cubes olive oil, to drizzle salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste LAKSA PASTE 3 – 5 fresh chillies 2 tbsp miso paste 1 onion/4 shallots, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled 3 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 2 stalks lemongrass, roughly chopped 3 tsp ground turmeric 4 tbsp almond butter 2 tbsp dark soya sauce 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp curry powder 3 tbsp sesame oil SOUP 3 tbsp coconut oil 1,5L (6 cups) mushroom stock 8 lime leaves 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 x 400ml…

1 Ancient Egyptians consumed the eggs of all birds, including those of __________, which purportedly have a fishy flavour. 2 The late American chef, author and travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain said: “An ____ in anything makes it better.” 3 Which unusual ingredient does British food champion Jamie Oliver cook with roast lamb in order to enhance the meat’s flavour? 4 The word shebeen is derived from which language? 5 Unlike other varietals of this fruit, Asian _____ can ripen on the tree and are picked only when ripe, meaning they can be eaten straight away. 6 Which nuts are the only ones that contain vitamin C? 7 Both named after cities in Spain, the _________ orange is a sweet varietal, while the ________ orange is bitter. 8 The name of…