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  • The Counter’s Rocky Road Bars

    Do you love The Counter? Over the past few years, The Counter has grown immensely and their products can now be found all over Johannesburg at various markets selling their delicious home made sweets. One of their favourite products are their Rocky Road and Meg from The Counter was kind enough to make the video available […] More

  • Easy-Peasy-Kinda-Festive-Cupcakes with Oreo

    Let me set the scene. Oreo wanted us to create our very own festive-type holiday inspired recipe, incorporating their new brand Oreo Golden. Sounds great, hey? Yeah totally, except for a small problem…..I hate baking. I hate that there are so many rules. I hate that you can’t just add stuff and live like a […] More

  • Win: Richelieu – Café Français Recipe

    Coffee? Brandy? Count me in.  South Africa is home to the most noble spirit, fine potstill brandy. We have a long history of brandy-making (over 300 years) in this country and looking at the numerous awards our local producers have been winning, they are closing in on perfection with every new year. Neat or on the […] More

  • Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup Recipe by Yamitsuki

    Our friends over at Yamitsuki have released their recipe for their famous Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup, which has been raved about many times. It’s definitnely a big fan of their loyal customers and now you can try your hand at making it at home as well. Ingredients  Serves: 4  800ml chicken stock  420g tinned cream […] More

  • Make your own Cocktails at Home

    The Urban Brandy Cocktail Route in Joburg currently only boasts a few Jo’burg venues, but plans are already in motion to extend this route quite significantly. Park Inn Stop by the Lobby Bar to try either one of many brandy-based cocktails. Meet with friends or colleagues in the bar’s stylish décor. Radisson Blu Vivace Two delectable […] More

  • Salmon Ceviche Recipe

    Salmon Ceviche Recipe Find smoked salmon too salty? Then it’s time to try ceviche. The Spanish method of curing raw fish in citrus is easier than you’d think. You don’t even need electricity. Ceviche is a good brunch addition (try it with baked eggs!) or a dish you could enjoy as a light, summer lunch. […] More

  • Zucchini and Vanilla Soup Recipe

    Zucchini and Vanilla Soup Recipe

    Zucchini and Vanilla Soup Recipe by @TianaTweets Some like it hot… like me. Cold soup just gives me the heebie-jeebies. Gazpacho? No thank you. That said, this pretty green soup works well as both a cold starter (I’m not judging) or hot main served with a chunk of freshly-baked bread and butter. You can simply […] More

  • Easy quinoa salad recipe with pine nuts and pomegranate

    Quinoa, pine nut and pomegranate salad by @TianaTweets Spring is coming. Can I get a hell yeah? This easy quinoa salad is the perfect accompaniment alongside a piece of fish, it’s also something delicious to feed your vegan friends. What I love most about it is how it feels in your mouth – the pop of […] More

  • Tantalising Tart

    There are certain combinations in life that you just can’t go wrong with. Chicken and mushroom. Prawn and peri-peri. Steak, egg and chips. Vodka and lime. Oops, that one just slipped out. And another great combo goes something like this… Tantalising Tart. This is a rework of a dish that my mom used to make […] More

  • Posh Pregos Recipe

    “You need to write recipes for Mediterranean Deli?” “Yup”, I replied. “So, you have to make up a new kind of Humus?” “They don’t just make humus!” “Yes they do! Are you going to use humus?” “I dunno yet.” “I like eating it with a spoon.” “Gosh, you’re helpful.” I’ve been itching to get my […] More

  • Beef Wellington Recipe

    There is nothing quite like a Beef Wellington. Nothing. Perfect, golden pastry, succulent, pink fillet and delicious, rich gravy. Beef Wellington is a gift from *insert who ever you believe in here*. I invited a gang over for dinner to make some of this amazingness for them but I was a tad nervous as I’d […] More

  • Classic Salad with Smoked Chicken and a Mayo & Mustard Dressing

    This is the last recipe in a series of post for Mediterranean Delicacies. They’ve asked us to create dishes making use of their products. We’ve posted 5 recipes so far which I’ve listed below if you haven’t had the chance to look at them yet. Traditional Greek Salad Cheeseburger with a home-made Ranch sauce A tantalising […] More