Basil Pesto, Tomato, Onion & Chilli Bruschetta

  Bruschetta is an antipasto (starter dish) from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. A popular dish is bruschetta with tomatoes; one recipe popular outside Italy involves basil, fresh tomato, garlic and onion or mozzarella. Bruschetta is usually served as a snack or appetizer. In some countries, the prepared topping is marketed as bruschetta. I have a simple quick recipe for delicious antipasto to just have a snacks or enjoy before a great meal Ingredients: 1 French baguette; 2-3 tablespoons…

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CARAVELA PORTUGUESE FESTIVAL 2018 29 JUNE – 1 JULY 2018

When one thinks of the Portuguese, the word ` food` springs to mind…and not just simply `food`  but…GLORIOUS FOOD ! At this year` s Caravela Festival, held at Montecasino from 29th June to 1st July, You will experience an unrivalled smorgasbord of culinary delights to tempt your eyes and stomach. There are a host of restaurant-driven food stalls and trucks, each providing the hungry visitor with a choice of a wide variety of mouth-watering Portuguese Meat; Fish &; Vegetarian dishes; and as well as a delicious selection of tempting cakes and confectionaries to satisfy even the sweetest tooth. Some of Gauteng`s top Portuguese…

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Heart Beat Juice

Nutritional Value of Beetroot: Beetroot is of exceptional nutritional value; especially the greens, which are rich in calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. Beetroots are an excellent source of folic acid and a very good source of fibre, manganese and potassium. The greens should not be overlooked; they can be cooked up and enjoyed in the same way as spinach. The bright-red juice contains the chemical nitrate, which dramatically reduces blood pressure, cutting the risk of heart disease and strokes. A quick and easy recipe for a healthy Heart Beat Juice: Ingredients: 2 or 3 bulbs of Raw Beetroot; 2-3 green…

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Pumpkin Ale Beer Bread

  Baking bread with some beer really gives it that extra flavour, This bread is excellent for braai's or simply a delicious snack enjoyed straight from the oven with some butter that simply melts on hot bread. This is a very simple recipe, but oh so delicious: Ingredients:  500g of self raising flour; One bottle of Boston Pumpkin Ale Beer; and Pinch of salt   Method: Mix the bottle of Beer with the self raising flour into a soft dough; Grease a loaf tin  and place the dough in; Decorate with some pumpkin seeds; and Bake in 180ºC for 40…

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Beerhouse #BrewFood Revelotion

  If you love beer and you love food and then look no further that the Beer Food revolution. The marrying of Beer and Food, a new food movement. Beerhouse’s library of beers has created a unique experience of exploration and discovery. Now this new era of exploration brings in a fusion of food and beer. Beerhouse has teamed up with Ultimate Braai Master Winner Piet Marais and his team to create a food menu that combines the best of both worlds, which is beer and food, who could ask for anything better. FoodiewhippedSA was fortunate enough to be invited to try…

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Cranberry Scones – The perfect tea time treats

Scones are biscuit-like pastries or quick breads that are often rolled into round shapes and cut into quarters, then baked, sometimes on a griddle. Scones can be savoury or sweet and are usually eaten for breakfast, but are also served with tea and in coffeehouses.  These days it has become an anytime snack, and enjoyed by many with some strawberry jam and fresh cream. Scones got their start as a Scottish quick bread. Originally made with oats and griddle-baked, today’s version is more often made with flour and baked in the oven. As for the origin of the word “Skone”,…

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