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WHAT if - hear me out - you could eat a delicious almost exclusively vegan meal, without even realising it? In all my years as a food writer, I've been happy to eat almost anything (late-in-life allergies notwithstanding), which has been very useful, allowing me to enjoy meat, dairy, and yes…
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LAST week we shared some winter warming soup recipes from the South African Mushroom Farmers' Association. Here are some breads to go with them, or to eat on their own. Because bread is life. The methods are long but the results are worth the effort. MUSHROOM BREADSTICKS WITH MUSHROOM TZATZIKI…
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NO naming and shaming but there are some series that are utterly incomprehensible. I'm not talking about sharp, intelligent series that exercise the brain and bring joy like an Amor Towles novel does, because we love those; I mean the ones that when a new season begins and you can't remember what…
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THIS month The South African Mushroom Farmers' Association has shared some super duper soup recipes, just the ticket for cold days and nights. Tune in again next week for three bread recipes that you can make as a side dish for your soup, as a starter, or simply on their own. For more information,…
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IS there anything more civilised than afternoon tea? Yes, morning tea. Same with naps; traditionally they are taken in the afternoon but I am a strong supporter of the morning nap.Not as a replacement, but a supplement. Mail me for more advice. At The Cellars-Hohenort, you can now enjoy a…
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THE best coverage of the annual Chelsea Flower Show has been packaged into 13 must-watch episodes and is now streaming exclusively on BritBox for your viewing pleasure. In 2022 the show returned to its usual slot for the first time in three years, with exquisite blooms, show-stopping gardens and…
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IF you're not using this time to pack in all the carbs, how even are you coping with the cold weather? Any day can be a pasta day but it's even more comforting in winter. A great tip is to half and half mushrooms with mince, not only to make the dish go further, and pack in the umami, but for…
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WITH the lovely rainy weather settling in, snuggled up in with your favourite streaming platforms is undeniably appealing. Showmax has a bunch of new international series already up and binge-ready, with season four of Westworld landing on June 27. One of Rotten Tomatoes’ most anticipated series…
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OUR lunch at Salsify last week is the current record holder for the longest one (so far) this year; clocking in at five hours, it's going to be hard to beat. To be fair, that did include a chat with chef Ryan Cole afterwards, and a long-overdue catch-up with a friend I haven't seen since before…
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CAPE TOWN, are you ready for the enormous amount of water predicted to fall from the sky next week? I'm as excited as a puppy with two tails and I'm planning to get all the shopping done in time to stay indoors and whip up some scrumptious pies. These are ideal comfort food recipes to tuck into…
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