When it comes to all things in the kitchen and behind the bar, ANGOSTURA® cocoa and orange bitters have your back – from whipping up delectable desserts, to creative cocktails, they never let you down. And they're not about to start now – with their new summer campaign, you could stand a chance to win…
Now that the echoes of festive cheer have faded, and the familiar hum of work and school days has resumed, our summer is still in full swing, and we are living for those long lazy weekend evenings that come alive with the clink of ice cubes and the laughter of friends. It’s time to unwind…
For over a century, the Classic Martini has served as a global symbol of sophistication – and it all begins in the late 1800s, when the original martini was born. The simple equal-part-sweet-vermouth-and-gin cocktail quickly grew in popularity. However, during the early 1900s, preferences were skewing towards crisper, more spirit-forward cocktails – so the martini…
Image and Recipe Credit: The South African Mushroom Farmers' Association
Serves 4
Ingredients:
400g P ortabellini mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 x 400g tin diced tomatoes
1 cup / 220g brown lentils
750ml low sodium vegetable stock
3-5 sprigs fresh thyme
4 baby marrows, diced
4 x 125g hake fillets (or similar sustainable white fish)
1 Tbsp wholegrain…
Image and recipe credit:
The South African Mushroom Farmers' Association
Serves 6
Ingredients:
Tomato relish:
1 white onion, finely diced
500g ripe cherry tomatoes, quartered
125ml vinegar
50g SWEETLY™ or another non-nutritive sweetener of choice
Pancakes:
150g stoneground wholemeal flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp sea salt
180ml ice cold water
1 large free-range egg
± 2 cups baby button mushrooms, sliced
± 2 cups julienned or grated mixed vegetables…
Courtesy of the Spier Farm Café this delicious potato crisp with avocado dip & asparagus is the perfect party snack when entertaining guests this summer. Serve with a chilled bottle of Spier Seaward Chardonnay.
For the avocado dip: (serves 4 as a snack)
1 x large ripe avocado
40 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
…
Be inspired by bursts of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries rising from your glass when you open a bottle of newly released Roodeberg Rosé 2023, perfect for refreshing summer enjoyment.
The enchanting bouquet of flavours with a splash of Turkish delight for added allure, makes this vibrant salmon-hued Rosé a summer favourite. Harmoniously…
Your choice of cocktail isn’t just about taste – it’s a statement, a declaration of your style and personality. Whether it’s a classic martini, or a pina colada, your go-to drink can reveal more about you than a quick google search.
So, let’s delve into what your favourite Solento cocktail says about you this festive season:
Slow…
Smoothies or juices are the perfect meal replacement when you are on the go and don’t have time to whip up a meal, especially many of us who run hotels, states Sean Granger, GM of Granny Mouse Country House & Spa.
Smoothies are made from whole foods and are thicker drinks that are blended, whilst juices are the extracts of…
Hosting a cocktail party, whether it's your first or hundredth, can be stressful – you want every detail to be just right, from the food down to the napkins. Selecting the right glassware is essential, not only for presentation, but for elevating your guests' overall drinking experience. So, here's a simple guide to choosing the…