Izelle Hoffman on Mindful EatingÂ
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 CakeÂ
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
Make a Loaded Beer Can Burger
Let’s be honest and ask the same of you: Have you ever seen a burger as good as this? This is not just a winter warmer for your body, but for your soul! You have to try this loaded beer can burger at your next Sunday braai. Ingredients Ground mince (not too skinny) Streaky bacon Stuffing Anything really, but we suggest any of the following: Different cheeses of your choice Salami,...Read More
Milk Tart “Pannetert” Recipe
If you do not enjoy a delicious Milk Tart, are you even South African? And what’s better than an authentic Melk Tert? A creamy “Pannetert”. Making these delicious Milk Tart Panneterte will give new meaning to your already loved South African dishes. Who knows, it might even give you that MasterChef feeling. Ingredients: 1 litre of milk Half a cup of milk 9 tablespoons of sugar 1...Read More
Pizza Night Dough Recipe
You might find yourself in a difficult position when your 5-year-old son asks you: “No more pizza-night?”. This of course after fighting a woman in the grocery store for the last pack of frozen pizza bases. Keep in mind, I have just gotten my son to finally enjoy pizzas! After eating yoghurt and chocolate spread sandwiches for 3 years, the pizza night became his highlight! (more…) Read More
Delicious salads to go with your braai
Are you always looking for that perfect accompaniment to your braai? There are so many different types of salads, so there’s no need to stick to the standard Greek or Caprese all summer long. Read More