New Year, new you!

Although New Year’s resolutions come in all different shapes, sizes and styles, it seems many of them lean towards health and wellness. After all, healthy body, healthy mind, right? So if you’re looking to make 2020 your healthiest year yet, we’ve got the inside scoop from women’s health expert, author and speaker, Holistic Nutritionist Jessica […]

Barbecue Korean style!

“E-guh mah-sitneh-yo,” that’s Korean for, “this is tasty” and it’s something you should learn before going to Ye-Chon BBQ and Restaurant.     You can sit at your table and BBQ a wide selection of beef, pork, duck and lamb right in front of you, sharing the intimacy of face to face with friends. It’s […]

Decadent Chocolate Truffles

Truffles are an easy recipe that will reap many brownie points from your Valentine this year, especially when you personalise them with their favourite flavour combo.     INGREDIENTS 250g high quality dark chocolate (62 percent cacao or higher) 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract OPTIONAL FLAVOUR FUSIONS Mint leaves […]

A loveable rogue

Many try but few succeed to reach the holy grail of hospitality – longstanding popularity. Rogues of Rotherham has achieved just that: finding a place in the hearts of locals, it is also a destination for visitors; it is a mecca for those who love food, fine wines, and cocktails, but is as appropriate for […]

Putting the spice into innovation

If you’ve made your way over to the Lyttelton Farmers’ Markets on a Saturday morning and noticed the ‘Bambina’, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were looking at your usual meaty sausage lying on a beautiful fresh bread roll.     It’s not even clear upon tasting that this is, in fact, an innovative plant-based […]

Alternative spicy kimchi dogs

  MAKES 3  INGREDIENTS For Kimchi Slaw: • 1 cup kimchi, minced • 1 medium carrot, grated • 1 cup grated purple radish, sliced • 1 cup red and white cabbage, chopped • 4 shallots, white and light green parts chopped • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander • ½ teaspoon salt For the Spicy Gochujang Sauce: […]

What hunger are you feeding?

In a world where people are bombarded with celebrity diets and images of photoshopped bodies, disordered eating has become the new normal while our body’s natural hunger cues are being ignored.   Oxford Women’s Health Dietitian Sara Widdowson is encouraging people to recognise what hunger they are actually feeding, when it comes to our complicated […]

Creative Catering

Family business Twentyfour Catering Co has a strong commitment to providing a personal experience for every client, ensuring the highest quality cuisine and service.     From catering for everything –from an intimate anniversary dinner to a corporate event or grand wedding of over 200 guests – no event, size or location is too challenging. […]

PROSECCO-BRINED TURKEY BREAST WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SPECK

The ultimate Christmas feast, this prosecco brined turkey breast is the best way to get your guests talking.   SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS ¼ cup (75g) rock salt ¼ cup (45g) light brown sugar 2 sprigs tarragon 2 bunches thyme (about 12 sprigs) 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1.25L water 3 cups (750ml) prosecco 2 x 1.5kg […]

CHEWY CARAMELS WITH SALTED PEANUTS

Not only are these chewy caramels with salted peanuts a delectable treat for the Christmas table, they’re also the ultimate little gift, wrapped up for a loved one.   MAKES 50  INGREDIENTS 3 cups (420g) salted peanuts 1.1kg white (granulated) sugar 1.125L single (pouring) cream 1 cup (350g) golden syrup 100g unsalted butter, chopped   […]