Simply irresistible: Gordon’s Pickles
This is a story of the enticing allure of the pickled onion. Picture The Picklery at Gordon’s as two customers enter… “It’s a personal crisis,” the man says as he heads to the shelves filled with product. “We’ve run out of pickled onions!” He selects a jar of onions and leaves the shop […]
Great DIY coffee: Coffee Worx
During the past two years, Covid-19 restrictions have resulted in many people working and socialising from home, and not being able to just pop out for morning coffee. This has taught coffee lovers that having a good supply of quality coffee at hand is essential. Kiwis love their coffee and the restrictions have […]
Chocolate sour cream cake: Riverstone Kitchen
Ingredients 3 cups plain flour 3 cups caster sugar ½ cup cocoa powder 2 tsp baking soda ¾ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt 3 free-range eggs, at room temperature 250ml lukewarm water 250g sour cream, warmed slightly 125g unsalted butter Method Preheat oven to 160°C. Sift dry ingredients into the bowl of […]
Treat yourself
Often synonymous with romance and indulgence, chocolate is a delicacy enjoyed around the world. Chocolate has a rich history, one that goes back some 4000 years, originating in Mexico where the first cacao plants were found. Early civilisations would use the cacao plant as a medicine during rituals. Throughout history, it was also […]
Enjoy matching food & drinks
Wiling away an afternoon or evening at a degustation dinner has to be one of the finer things in life. Degustation is the French word for tasting, and literally it is a menu offering lots of different dishes to try, accompanied by complementary wines, beers or even cocktails. Four to nine courses is […]
Hearty, warming and delicious
Master a delicious one-pot dinner with these simple tips. Risotto The Italian rice-based dish is deliciously creamy, due to the starch from the rice. For this reason, it is best not to rinse your rice before cooking. Patience is key with risotto, and to get the right texture a low and slow cooking […]
One-pot wonder
As the weather gets colder, the meals get heartier. And there are no complaints here. Cooking in autumn and winter means warming, cosy dinners, the kind of food that warms the body and soul. As well as ensuring delicious taste, creating recipes that require minimum dishes and equipment is also a huge yes […]
Causing a stir
As we hold on to the last of summer, the longer nights, and delicious seasonal fresh fruit available, the need for hydration often leads us to the mixers and result in high spirits. However, to get the best out of our cocktail concoctions, there are a few necessities when it comes to building […]
Green goodness lemon & parmesan risotto: Annabel Langbein
Courtesy of BELLA, Annabel Langbein Ingredients 3 tbsp butter or neutral oil 2 onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1½ cups risotto rice ½ cup white wine 6 cups hot vegetable stock, plus a little extra if needed 1 tsp salt ground black pepper, to taste 4 handfuls baby spinach leaves 2 […]
Cheat’s Ciabatta: Keepers
Ingredients 2 tsp instant yeast 4 cups high-grade flour, plus extra for kneading 2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 2 cups lukewarm water 2 tsp olive oil Method Mix the yeast, flour and sugar in a stand mixer. Pour in the water and mix with the dough hook for 10–12 minutes. The mixture […]
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