Spoilt for choice
Here is our @home haul for the month of May. Treat yourself or someone special who loves to cook this month.
The low-down on Gutsy Green, PLUS an amazing giveaway
Meal box delivery services are fast becoming more and more popular as people being to realise just how convenient they are. Our editor, Heather, recently tried out the new kid on the block – Gutsy Green (read her review here) and she loved it, so we decided to give you the inside scoop.
Going Gutsy Green
Okay, I’ll admit, I can be lazy in the week when it comes to making supper. Technically, it’s not really laziness that’s my biggest problem – my imagination is lazy. Sometimes, just sometimes, after a long day at work, the last thing I am capable of doing is making decisions between chicken or beef; roast or spag bol. We’ve all been there. So when Gutsy Green called me to tell me all about the new start-up, I was all ears.
Turn back the clock with these old-timey vintage kitchen utensils
We are huge vintage kitchen fans here at MK headquarters and we’ve rounded up the best old school gadgets that we just know you’ll love. By Alexandra Nagel 1. BACCARAT STAINLESS-STEEL MASHER Bring fluffy, cloud-like mashed potatoes down to earth with this stainless-steel masher. They will taste like heaven – trust us. 2. BACCARAT GOURMET EGG POACHER AND FRYING PAN… Read more →
Pesto Princess launches an amazing summer recipe book, and it’s free!
If you are as obsessed with pesto as we are (because who isn’t, right?), then you will be as delighted as we were to find out that foodie royale, Pesto Princess has released a downloadable recipe eBook that can be conveniently stored on your computer, tablet or phone for on the go meal inspiration.
Wine Wednesday: Neethlingshof’s The Owl Post Pinotage has a story to tell
I have always loved stories, and maybe that’s why wine, in its own special way, speaks to me so loudly. Each vintage has its own story to tell, a small history of the year that gave it birth. It records everything from what was abundant and lacking in the soil, how many hands were around to care for the grapes, what the weather was like and, of course, the investment and creativity of the winemakers themselves.
Behind the scenes at Eikendal Vineyards with chef Ballot Kicherer Badenhorst
Since our one true love is chocolate, we want to put it in everything this Valentine’s Day. So we decided to challenge chef Ballot to create a unique chocolate-inspired savoury dish just for MyKitchen. He rolled a scrumptious pork loin in a cocoa-coffee rub, that resulted in the yummiest, crispiest crust when it arrived on the plate. Served with carrots, baby marrow and a white chocolate and cranberry sauce (white chocolate, coffee and pork are a match made in heaven, by the way), we ate every last bite.
Top 5 coffee gems in Cape Town
Capetonians love their coffee – there’s no doubting that. There are so many fabulous coffee spots to choose from, it’s almost a bit overwhelming, so let us make it easier for you. Here are 5 of our personal favourites that we recommend you try:
Perk up! The one (and we mean the perfect coffee machine) is out there
Whether you like yours short, tall, sweet, rich or dark (again, we’re talking about coffee), there’s a coffee machine out there that will cater to your every caffeine-laced whim. Forget blind-dating, we’re here to introduce you to the ultimate coffee catch.
Go, go (wine) gadget
What’s the next best thing about wine (after drinking it, of course)? Our list of the coolest and quirkiest wine accessories! Whip out your favourite bottle and take a gander at these tools that will revolutionise your drinking game.
