One bean to another – the delectable pairing of coffee and chocolate

World chocolate day may come around once a year on 7 July, but we all know that when it comes to celebrating chocolate, this is usually done all year round. Created from the marvellous cocoa bean, chocolate has given us many options and tastes over the years, becoming a favourite in households. And what is…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 7, 20230Comments

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Celebrating chocolate’s mood enhancing effects

If you've ever experienced a chocolate craving, you are not alone. They happen to the best of us. And the cause? It is likely to be attributed to the confectionary's mood enhancing benefits. In fact, cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, is what is responsible for releasing feel good hormones like dopamine and serotonin. And…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 7, 20230Comments

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Savour Roodeberg with a traditional winter warming dessert

Cozy up to winter with an indulgent twist on two time honoured South African classics, Roodeberg red wine and the treasured malva pudding. Roodeberg Reserve, a bolder rendition of the original Classic Red Blend, is a silky smooth winter comforter for wine lovers looking for a more full-bodied red. A fairly recent newcomer, the wine is…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 26, 20230Comments

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A Feast Fit for a King!

Five fabulous Father's Day recipes to make for that extra special Dad! Sunday, June 18 is Father's Day in South Africa and to mark the occasion and help plan the perfect meal, we asked the chefs at Capsicum Culinary Studio to send us some recipes that they think especially fitting for all those Dads out there.…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 12, 20230Comments

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SAMFA – Speedy Chopped Mushroom & Lamb Curry

Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 500g leg of lamb, deboned and diced into small cubes 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, grated 2 Tbsp ginger, grated 2 Tbsp curry powder of choice 375ml beef, lamb or mushroom stock 400ml coconut milk 4 small potatoes, scrubbed and cut into little cubes 500g portabellini mushrooms, quartered 1 Tbsp curry powder of choice 80g frozen peas Steamed basmati rice, to serve Fresh coriander, to…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 7, 20230Comments

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Spinach & Mushroom Baked Eggs

Eggs and mushrooms are natural partners when you need a satisfying meat-free meal that's nutritious, super delicious and so easy to prepare. Even better that they're both good any time of day and night! Both Mushrooms and eggs are also inexpensive sources of protein and vitamin D and contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 29, 20230Comments

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SAMFA Mushroom Harvest Bowl

Serves 2 Ingredients: Pickled cauliflower: 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup water 1 Tbsp black mustard seeds 2 Tbsp sea salt 2 Tbsp sugar 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets / 300g cauli blossom florets Avocado dressing: 1 avocado, pitted ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp blood orange juice 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped ½ garlic clove, grated ½ cup - ¾ cup cold…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 19, 20230Comments

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Capsicum Culinary Studio – catering for all tastes!

... and four fabulous gluten-free recipes to enjoy With more and more people discovering they are gluten intolerant, suffering from a food allergy or adopting a more plant-based lifestyle, we asked Candice Adams, Academic Operations Manager at Capsicum Culinary Studio, how the school has taken this into account with its various courses. Does Capsicum include teachings on…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 18, 20230Comments

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Put Roses in Mom’s Glass for Mother’s Day

When saying it with flowers isn’t quite enough, why not spoil your mom with a bouquet in a bottle! The appealingly hued Cape Town The Pink Lady Gin is a suitably flowery gift for Mother’s Day (or any time of year). Flavoured with a natural array of botanicals, it’s the rose notes you’ll notice first:…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 10, 20230Comments

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Apple Pie Day – Applepie-tini cocktail recipe

While most people enjoy heading out and trying a new cocktail, there’s something extra special about gathering a few good friends at home, whipping out your cocktail shakers, and letting your imagination go wild. And on 13 May, it’s Apple Pie Day, and what better excuse than an apple-themed day to try your hand at…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 10, 20230Comments

Tag: recipes

One bean to another – the delectable pairing of coffee and chocolate

Celebrating chocolate’s mood enhancing effects

Savour Roodeberg with a traditional winter warming dessert

A Feast Fit for a King!

SAMFA – Speedy Chopped Mushroom & Lamb Curry

Spinach & Mushroom Baked Eggs

SAMFA Mushroom Harvest Bowl

Capsicum Culinary Studio – catering for all tastes!

Put Roses in Mom’s Glass for Mother’s Day

Apple Pie Day – Applepie-tini cocktail recipe

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