Easter feast ideas to make you hop

Whether you're a traditionalist who is planning on presenting a full spread on Easter Sunday, or someone that prefers to rely entirely on the sugar high that comes from raiding your Easter egg stash, here are a few dish ideas - complete with great wine pairing ideas - that’ll having you hopping all the way…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 4, 20230Comments

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Preserving some of summer’s bounty for the winter months

We're just a step ahead of the South African winter, but you might not be ready yet to let go of all the deliciousness of summer fruits. These are the last couple of weeks to stock up on fresh stone fruit such as peaches, nectarines and plums, and get creative in your kitchen. Traditionally, autumn…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 4, 20230Comments

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SAMFA – Baked Mushroom Brown Rice

Easter is here and we've got the most delicious and super healthy and guilt free options to add to the celebrations Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 ½ cups long grain brown rice 2 ½ cups water, boiled 1 tsp salt 500g mixed cultivated mushrooms, sliced into similar sized big chunks 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 3, 20230Comments

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Delicious local inspired Easter weekend dishes

Across South Africa, as the cooler seasons approach, temperatures are dropping spurning increased appetite for warm comfort foods. For everyone, the Easter long weekend is an opportunity to relax, enjoy time with friends and family and enjoy good food. Top among the list of dishes to enjoy around this time are hot cross buns, pickled…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 30, 20230Comments

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A Celebration of Easter – Faith, Family & Food

Chef Sharon Pye explains the meaning behind the Christian holiday and shares some of her favourite recipes Hospice counsellor and author Kate McGahan once said "The very first Easter taught us that life never ends, and love never dies" which is why, after an Easter church service, it is usual for families and friends to get together…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 29, 20230Comments

Recipe for KWV Ruby Sparkler Ingredients: 1 part KWV Classic Cape Ruby dessert wine 4 parts KWV Sparkling Wine Berries to garnish Method: Pour the Cape Ruby into a well-chilled bubbly glass and top up with Sparkling Wine. To garnish, add a few berries to each glass. Mixologist’s tip: Feel free to experiment with the amount of Cape Ruby in your cocktail. If you prefer it sweeter, just add more Cape Ruby, or top up with more bubbly if you are looking for a more subtle taste.

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Make your Easter sparkle with gorgeous KWV bubbly cocktails

Mellow into autumn with an enchanting KWV Sparkling Wine cocktail as we adapt to cooler climes and warmer hues with our tastes leaning towards richer, more comforting pleasures. Vibrant KWV Sparkling Wine tempered with a gently sweet splash of their Classic Cape Ruby fortified dessert wine is a gorgeous combo for an indulgent autumn cocktail. This…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 29, 20230Comments

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Wow your family with this incredibly fast chicken curry

The last thing anyone wants to do is come home and spend ages prepping dinner – and with loadshedding on the cards, you usually don’t have long to get everything cooked anyway! But if you're trying to stick to your health and budget goals, you don’t want to place a fast-food order online either. Luckily,…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 24, 20230Comments

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SAMFA – Banting / Keto Mushroom Pizza

Makes 1 large pizza Ingredients: Dough: 90g almond flour / ground almonds 125g mozzarella, grated (do not use pre grated mozzarella - it gets tossed with starch to keep it from sticking together and will prevent it from melting homogeneously) 2 Tbsp cream cheese 1 large egg Toppings: 125ml tomato purée 1 tsp dried herbs 1 tsp crushed garlic 1 Tbsp olive oil 150g portabellini mushrooms,…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 13, 20230Comments

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SAMFA – Gluten Free Mushroom Tostadas

Serves 2-3 / Makes 6 tostadas Ingredients: 1 small red onion, quartered and sliced 4 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 1 large jalapeño, sliced 1 handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped 1 large avocado, diced 400g portobello mushrooms / 6 medium portabellos 2 Tbsp taco / fajita / Mexican spice mix 6 fresh white or yellow corn tortillas 125ml crème fraîche, for serving 100g…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 8, 20230Comments

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Rosé is pink, violets are blue…

You don’t need a dinner reservation at a fancy restaurant to have a memorable Valentine’s Day. A simple night in with a delicious romantic cocktail is just what the doctor ordered! Picture brightly burning scented candles, a simple but delicious homemade meal, vibrant red roses at the centre of the table and gentle music playing…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 13, 20230Comments

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Easter feast ideas to make you hop

Preserving some of summer’s bounty for the winter months

SAMFA – Baked Mushroom Brown Rice

Delicious local inspired Easter weekend dishes

A Celebration of Easter – Faith, Family & Food

Make your Easter sparkle with gorgeous KWV bubbly cocktails

Wow your family with this incredibly fast chicken curry

SAMFA – Banting / Keto Mushroom Pizza

SAMFA – Gluten Free Mushroom Tostadas

Rosé is pink, violets are blue…

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