Simply too pretty to eat. With fierce competition in the industry, Bakers are pulling out all the stops to impress their guests. These incredible floral creations must certainly take the cake!
TOO PRETTY TO EAT
ENDLESS PANORAMIC VIEWS
Cape Point Vineyards is uniquely located in Noordhoek on the Cape Peninsula, where it is set majestically against the slopes of the famous Chapman’s Peak mountain range and overlooks the nearby Atlantic Ocean – a mere 1,2km’s away.
Cool sea breezes along with ancient mountain soils make for a late growing season that results in a world class Sauvignon Blanc, with mineral tones and great complexity.
THE RESTAURANT
It is almost impossible to find a restaurant with a better view. While guests take it all in from the deck their kids can run free throughout the expansive lawns. That’s not to say that this is all that makes this restaurant great. Their food is a draw card in itself. Executive chef Jonathan Gargan (formerly of One&Only Cape Town) oversees a seasonally driven à la carte menu offering a range of fresh seafood and game dishes. And of course the food is accompanied by an extensive wine list that includes Cape Point Vineyards’ own range.
WINE TASTING
Situated in the restaurant, the tasting room provides an opportunity to sample the Sauvignon Blancs’ for which these vineyards are renowned. The unique location, where ocean winds cool the grapes, produces a vintage with special flavours that are recognised around the world.
The tasting experience offers five vintages, including the estate’s flagship wine, the Isliedh (named after owner Sybrand van der Spuy’s first grandchild), which currently holds the Old Mutual Trophy for the best white blend in South Africa, and a five-star rating from Platter’s Wine Guide.
PICNICS
Sources such as Getaway Magazine, The Inside Guide, Cape Town Magazine and Eat Out, regularly refer to Cape Point Vineyards as one of the best Vineyard Picnic experiences in and around Cape Town. Spend an afternoon enjoying a relaxed picnic accompanied by their magnificent wines and breath-taking views. The picnic set up includes picnic blankets and prism shaped pillows for your comfort.
FUNCTIONS
They also offer exclusive use function packages. This is possibly the most idyllic location to have your event in the Cape, if not the world.
Cape Point Vineyards is truly a special place and we are extremely proud to call them one of our long standing clients. We wish the team every further success ahead!
GODDESS CAFE
Hello Darling!
Proudly one of our clients, Goddess Cafe is THE place to enjoy in decadent desserts, sumptuous salads and glass after glass of pink bubbles! And of course their coffees are to die for ! This restaurant chains knows its clientele who flock in their Gucci heels to branches in Waterkloof, Southdowns and Linden.
So what is a Goddess? Well as their website puts it, “A goddess is a woman who is in the process of learning to know, accept and love herself on all levels. Mind, body and spirit. A woman who, because she is focused on personal growth and self-awareness, experiences a life, increasingly filled with peace, love, joy, passion and fun. A woman that understands that she has unlimited capacity to make her life anything she wants it to be.”
Whether it’s a lunch date, a baby shower or a birthday party this is the place to go if you are looking for a bit of fabulous decadence. We wish owner Anelda Martin and Manager Lynette Coetze every success!
HUDSONS VOUCHER
WIN THE MOST DELICIOUS VOUCHER AROUND
That’s right! We are giving away a R500 voucher to use at any Hudson’s restaurant. And everybody knows that they do the best Burgers in the world, so this is going to be real treat! O and don’t forget their famous decadently delicious milkshakes, and the always cool vibe and awesome people. As South Africa’s largest Catering Supplies company we count Hudsons as one of our many clients, and we know that you will absolutely want to win this!
To enter simply sign up for our Newsletter and stay up to date with our hot new products, sales and trends.
Competition closes 31st January 2022
STYLISH SAFARI LODGE INTERIORS
SAFARI LODGE INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS
Meg Ralph is the go to interior designer for premier safari lodges and boutique hotels. Her list of famous projects includes Lion Sands, Madikwe, Cape Cadogan and the legendary Marataba Safari Lodge. With a list of such illustrious clients it’s no wonder she is considered one of South Africa’s top interior designers. If you are looking for some decor inspiration for your establishment then below is just what you need.
RIVER LODGE
“ELEMENTAL SAFARI” – LION SANDS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SANDS
IVORY LODGE
“LIMITED EDITION SAFARI” – LION SANDS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SABI SANDS
MARATABA SAFARI LODGE
“LUXURY TENTED LODGE” – MARAKELE NATIONAL PARK
MARATABA MOUNTAIN LODGE
“SCANDI SAFARI” – MARAKELE NATIONAL PARK
MADIKWE
“ADOBE INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE” – MADIKE GAME RESERVE
CAPE CODAGAN
“HIP AND HISTORIC” – CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
All interiors and images by Meg Ralph Spaces
PIZZERIA PRONTO
A RISING STAR: KAYLA-ANN OSBORN
Chef Kayla-Ann Osborn is one young woman on a mission, and on her current trajectory will soon be South Africa’s top chef. Back in 2017 she was awarded the Mercedes-Benz Eat Out Risings Star Award, and from there this star certainly has risen. Her main launch to success was as head chef at The Chefs Table restaurant in Durban. Proudly one of our clients, this iconic restaurant with its open plan kitchen, was the perfect place for Kayla-Ann to impress dinners with her refined technique and plating skills.
Before the Chefs Table Kayla-Ann headed up the team at Trafford’s in Pietermaritzburg, after completing her training at 1000 Hills Chef School in KwaZulu-Natal.
Her dishes meld classic and contemporary techniques: bold, uncomplicated flavours perfectly balanced by elegant plating.
Kayla-Ann was being noticed nationally and was drawn to the Cape by the opportunity to reinvent Delaire Graaf Wine Estate’s signature restaurant, also proudly one of our clients. A once in a life time opportunity for such a young chef, at just 27 years old, to head up this legendary institution of the Cape Winelands.
She arrived in the in the depths of lockdown giving her plenty of time to find her feet, and the results have certainly met expectations. You don’t see any travel or food magazine without seeing gushing reviews of her work at Delaire.
Overlooking the Banghoek Valley and its picturesque vineyards, Delaire Graff Restaurant specialises in French-style bistro chic cuisine in an airy, double-volume space that leads outdoors onto a terrace with stunning mountain views.
Guests can expect flavours of roast heirloom golden beetroot, local truffled gnocchi, and Cape Malay spiced pumpkin amongst others. All dishes pair beautifully with the Delaire Graff portfolio of exquisite wines, working harmoniously to present an unsurpassed taste experience.
“My focus is definitely on fresh and seasonal cuisine, using the very best local produce I can source,” says Kayla-Ann, “We’re in Stellenbosch after all and I believe the menu needs to reflect that.”
Her culinary philosophy? Your food is only as good as your produce.
“My meals are refined but certainly are not fussy. I never have too many elements on the plate, I don’t look to create unnecessary textures. It’s all about the produce.”
Her favourite meal? A good old fashion Spaghetti Bolognese the way my gran makes it!
Osborn’s culinary philosophy is centered on an all-sensory dining experience. With meticulous attention to detail, she combines exquisitely balanced flavours and imaginative presentation. We wish her all the best in her illustrious future ahead!
THE BEST COFFEE INVENTION – EVER! @ ONLY R217
THE BEST COFFEE INVENTION – EVER!
Introducing the new way to make your coffee: The BrewSpoon. This award-winning game changer was invented right here in Msanzi, in Bloemfontein actually, and once you try it you will wonder how you ever lived without it!
It’s the easiest way to make a single cup of filter coffee (or tea) without the cleaning hassles of using a plunger. Delivering the same quality taste, the BrewSpoon is made from food-grade polypropy and stainless steel. In three easy steps you can have a rich cuppa at the office, at home, or anywhere you go!
MINI MARVELS
Professional chefs and passionate gourmets, this is for you!
Impress your guests with these adorable little servers for appetisers, small meals and sides. They make presentation so easy and so much fun, your guests will love them and you won’t look back! And as South Africa’s largest Catering Supplies Company we have a Catering Quality range ready to withstand the rigorous pressures of commercial use.
NO MESS, NO FUSS
What’s best is that your meals can go directly in the oven or on the stove to be reheated and then straight to the table. This eliminates the need to wash extra dishes and saves time in the kitchen.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS:
Paella’s, soufflés, baked pasta, rice creams, pastries, desserts and even salads. Let your imagination run wild with these fun and versatile Marvellous Little Gems.
FRIES ON THE SIDE?
Do it in style with these cute little Baskets and Pails. Also ideal for wedges, nuggets, poppers and so much more.
COMFORT BAKING
It’s time to sweeten up your family and friends with some simple and delicious recipes. With the Moulinex Masterchef Gourmet Blender it has never been easier and more comforting to bake. With a compact design and a chic silver or red finish, this Miracle Machine is guaranteed to fit into your kitchen’s design. It is has a powerful 1100W motor, a high-quality kit, and is bound to amaze you every time you put it to use.
TRY THESE COMFORTING RECIPES YOU WILL LOVE
RED VELVET CAKE
FOR 8 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS:
- To prepare the cake:
- Cake flour – 1 cup
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Cocoa – 2 tablespoons
- Room temperature butter – ½ cup
- White sugar – 1 ½ cups
- Eggs – 2
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Red food coloring – 2 tablespoons
- White vinegar – 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
- To prepare the buttermilk:
- Milk – 1 cup
- Vinegar – 2 tablespoons
- To prepare the frosting:
- Room temperature cream cheese – 300 g
- Vanilla extract – 1 ½ teaspoons
- Sifted powdered sugar – 1 1/3 cups
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 175 degrees C and grease a cake pan with butter.
To prepare the buttermilk: in a bowl, combine the milk and vinegar and leave aside for 10 minutes, then add the food coloring and whisk.
In another bowl, mix the flour with the cocoa and salt.
Cream the butter and sugar together in the Masterchef Gourmet stainless steel bowl using the beater on medium speed until fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition then pour in the vanilla extract.
Add all of the dry ingredients and mix then pour the buttermilk on 2 batches, beating well after each addition.
In a small cup combine the vinegar and baking soda. Allow the mixture to fizz and then quickly fold into the cake batter. Pour the batter in the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until cake is done. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
To prepare the frosting: beat the cream cheese with the vanilla extract in the Masterchef Gourmet stainless steel bowl, using the beater, then gradually add the sugar and mix again.
Decorate the cake with the frosting.
FRENCH CHOCOLATE CAKE
FOR 6 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS:
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 g)
- Chocolate: 1 cup (226 g)
- Sugar: ½ cup (100 g)
- 5 Eggs
- Flour: 1 tablespoon (8 g)
- Powdered sugar: for decoration
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a pan with butter.
Mix the butter, chocolate and sugar in a saucepan on low heat until the mixture softens. Leave aside to cool.
Whisk the eggs in the Moulinex Masterchef Gourmet stainless steel bowl then add the flour and beat slowly.
Add the chocolate mixture and keep stirring until ingredients are well combined.
Pour the mixture in the greased pan and place it in another roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with boiled water until it reaches 2 cm height. Bake cake from 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated 180°C oven.
Remove the cake from the water bath, let it cool and decorate with powdered sugar.
EASY HONEYCOMB RECIPE
FOR 10 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS:
- To prepare the dough:
- 3 Cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Instant yeast
- 2 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 ½ Cups Milk
- 4 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 4 tbsp Honey
- To prepare the filling:
- 300g Crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup Finely chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp Nigella seeds
- To decorate:
- 2 tbsp Nigella seeds
- 1 Beaten egg
INSTRUCTIONS:
To prepare the filling:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
To prepare the dough:
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Leave aside.
In the Masterchef Gourmet stainless steel bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, honey and yeast.
Add the dry ingredients to the liquid ingredients and knead using the kneading hook until the dough is smooth – about 6-8 minutes. You can add some flour if needed.
Cover and leave aside for an hour to rise until doubled in size.
Knead the dough with your hands for a minute and divide into equal-sized balls.
Fill each ball with ½ teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Seal the dough by pulling together the sides. Repeat with the rest of the dough until the quantities are finished.
Arrange the balls close to each other in a baking pan brushed with oil, in order to form a beehive. Avoid leaving gaps between the balls.
When done, cover the pan and leave aside again to rise, around 40 minutes.
Brush the balls with beaten egg and sprinkle with nigella seeds.
Bake the beehive for 20-25 minutes until golden.
TOFFEE CAKE WITH BANANA
FOR 8 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS:
- To prepare the cake:
- All-purpose flour – 1 ¾ cups
- Eggs – 2
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Unsalted butter, melted – ½ cup
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Mashed bananas – 3
- Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – 1 ½ teaspoons
- To prepare the toffee sauce:
- Fresh cream – 1 ¼ cups
- Brown sugar – ½ cup
- Light corn syrup – ½ cup
- Salt – A pinch
- To garnish:
- Whipped cream – 1 cup
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a loaf pan with a little butter.
To prepare the cake: in a bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In the Masterchef Gourmet stainless steel bowl beat the butter with sugar using the beater on medium speed until the mixture is soft.
Add the eggs, bananas, lemon juice, vanilla extract and mix.
Reduce the speed and start adding the flour gradually until the mixture is well combined.
Pour the batter in the loaf pan and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool.
To prepare the toffee sauce: in a saucepan, mix the cream with brown sugar, corn syrup and salt over high heat.
Mix the ingredients using a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes until thick.
Allow the sauce to cool then spread it on top of the cake. Garnish with whipped cream.
LEERDAM CRISAL GLASS
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