Key Takeaways The holiday season brings countless opportunities for gathering with loved ones, and a Christmas-themed drink tasting is the perfect way to celebrate the season’s flavors. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a larger holiday party, a well-planned drink tasting can become the highlight of your festive celebrations. […]
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Memorable Party? 20 Approved Tips on Pairing Appetizers with Drinks
Introduction Mastering the art of appetizer pairing can transform a simple gathering into a memorable culinary experience. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party or a larger celebration, thoughtfully paired appetizers create a harmonious journey from the first sip to the final course. This guide provides 20+ expert tips to […]
12 pro hacks (no fuss, no muss) for the ultimate barbecue experience!
Barbeques or braais are the quintessential symbols of summer. Braais? Braais are far more than a barbecue, they are a way of life in South Africa. A braai is essentially a party around a barbecue, starting sometime in the afternoon and finishing sometime at night. This is a culture at […]
Worried about grease and your heart? 7 simple tips to avoid a greasy pizza!
Pizza is now a staple food at parties, especially where teenagers are concerned. Pizza-making is an art and a science where the right combination of cheese, dough, toppings, and baking techniques maximizes the flavor of the pizza while minimizing the grease on the pizza. Get it wrong and you get […]
Common Sourdough starter problems and how to fix them according to top bakers
Sourdough starter Learn all about making sourdough starters from scratch with no hassle. That blog is long, detailed and offers great content. I recommend you read the entire thing for the first day, but feel free to take the next step after that by looking at the table below. #feast-them. […]
Sourdough Crispy Breadsticks
Braised, barbequed pulled pork with cider sauce
Chocolate Ganache
What is there not to like about chocolate ganache? A proper ganache is a thick and gooey, lush and decadent, sweet and creamy chocolate paste, adding an element of contrast and richness to most desserts or cakes. This decorative element can be spread or piped, or it can act as […]
Zeza’s Favourite Caldo Verde
What is caldo verde? Caldo verde, or green soup, is a creamy potato soup blended with finely chopped kale or colland greens and Portuguese chorizo and is a pale green accented with deeper green flecks. The more kale, the greener the soup becomes. Of course, nowadays, the soup is liberally […]
Fast and Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe (with meatballs)
Vegetable soup with meatballs embodies a balance of essential nutrients required for a healthy body. The vegetables provide a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which are crucial for maintaining a robust immune system, supporting digestive health, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. They also offer a […]