Test kitchen Insight
The real bread movement isn’t dead: we have a good, slow chat with Jason Lilley of Jason Bakery
Jason Lilley is as crucial to the real bread scene in Cape Town as yeast is to making the dough rise. His knowledge and passion for pure bread is contagious and his cavalier honesty about the hidden health in eating... Continue reading
Why you should be spring cleaning your spice cupboard
Ever opened a recipe book with good intentions of shaking up your usual weeknight dinner routine and then closed it again pretty quickly when you realise you don’t have any of the ten spices required to make the delicious-looking dish?... Continue reading
Everything you’d want to know about the latest artisanal gin craze
There once was a time when the peak of coffee appreciation involved mum inquiring if the local steak house served cappuccino or dad being surprised at having more than the usual suspects on offer at his favourite pub. We then... Continue reading
How to cook with sesame seeds and 4 recipes to rely on
Sesame is a spice of ancient origins, and is one of the first known plants to be used for its seeds. It has been used for thousands of years and is still widely popular in a variety of cuisines such... Continue reading
How to choose the right Nespresso machine for you
Nespresso offers consistently top notch coffee at the touch of a button. The secret lies in their 19 bar high pressure extraction system, that releases the fresh aromas and rich coffee blend flavours. We love their innovative designs and ease... Continue reading
A simple guide on how to choose the right knife
With so many knives to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start with creating your personal knife collection. Do you really need a carving knife if you have a chef’s knife? What’s so great about a... Continue reading
Banting without bending over backwards
While Banting has become ingrained in the culture of South Africa lately, for some it is still just seen as the latest craze, a fad that will soon wither up with the rest of them. The reality is that Banting works.... Continue reading
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know from a man who actually makes chocolate for a living
If you’ve ever slumped over your desk at 3pm and wondered what it would be like to simply make chocolate for a living – meet Dimo Simatos. Regarded as one of the finest chocolatiers in South Africa, Dimo Simatos has... Continue reading
How to use allspice in cooking
A well stocked pantry is the key to culinary freedom and knowing which spice to turn to when the spontaneity of cooking grabs a hold of you, will set you apart from the rest. So how much do you really... Continue reading
Be smarter for wine club with this trivia on Hilton wines
People have this wonderful habit of forming clubs around common interests, so not only do you have a place to learn more about said hobby but you also have a handful of willing listeners to trial some of your newly learnt... Continue reading
