Test kitchen
How the SimmerMat works and why you’ll want one
Low, slow cooking is where taste and time collide to create a dish that is a bolder, more flavour intense version of itself. Think of a hearty casserole, gently simmering away. Lifting the lid – a burst of aroma reaches up to greet... Continue reading
15 things you’ll learn from Indulgent Chocolate Creations in partnership with LINDT
Imagine a day in the life of a master chocolatier, stirring bowls filled to the brim with liquid chocolate, experimenting with interesting new flavour combinations and carefully crafting one delicate chocolate creation after the next – it’s an experience that will... 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
Gluten free flours: a basic beginner’s guide
Forget what you know about conventional baking. Okay, don’t forget it all because, yes, it is still a fairly methodical process and yes, you still need to put things in the oven and keep an eye on them, but when... 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
How to make great coffee with the AeroPress
Sometimes the ‘right way up’ isn’t the only way to get things done. With the AeroPress Coffee Maker you can turn coffee making on its head and experience a whole new appreciation for the bean. Here are the steps for the traditional... Continue reading
For the love of egg
Most of us have a continuous supply of eggs in our kitchens and probably go through them like hot cakes. But have you ever given thought to why they’re so eternally useful and cameo in many a recipe? In the... Continue reading
Flavours, recipes and know-how on cooking with turmeric
On his travels, Jimmy Public sources the very best produce the world has to offer with the intention of making them accessible to enthusiastic and aspiring cooks. Jimmy’s range of spices make themselves at home on our shelves, so we thought... Continue reading
