Woolworths TASTE

AT SOME POINT, THE MAY ISSUE BECAME THE HOME OF ALL OUR MOST LOVED FAMILY RECIPES. And now that it takes us into June and the start of winter, not forgetting Mother's and Father's Day along the way, it has officially become “the family issue”. And so

Yes, we live in a world where we can have fresh croissants every morning. They're baked from frozen and ready in 15–18 minutes. R99.99 for 10 Burgers are notorious for causing oil splatter during the cooking process, but this isn't a problem with an

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2 T home-made chamoy sauce + 3 T icing sugar + 300 g gummy sweets + 2–3 T Woolworths chilliand-lime salt = PHOTOGRAPHS JAN RAS PRODUCTION BIANCA STRYDOM ILLUSTRATIONS THINKSTOCK/GETTY IMAGES ■

Chilli crunch (R64.99 for 120 g) is an oily, crunchy condiment that's slightly sweet with a base note of garlicky, nutty, spiced savouriness. Though oil-based chilli condiments have a long tradition in Asia, chilli crunch first gained commercial succ

This term can refer to the process of softening gelatine in water; releasing the flavour compounds in spices when heating them; or the two types of white coating – fat bloom and sugar bloom – that appear on chocolate if it has come into contact with

Jason Bakery in Cape Town recently announced the retirement of its legendary doughssant – the croissant-donut hybrid inspired by the international cronut craze – following ten years of dropping one crazy, dessert-themed creation after the other every

What? The food celeb who brought you “Tuna Salad Salad”, “Goodbye Meatballs” and “Ham Party” on YouTube, is back at it, while promoting her latest cookbook Sweet Enough. Why? Alison's unapologetic sarcasm and witty off-camera repartee with colleagues

To peel or not to peel ginger is a hotly contested debate, which we're happy to sit out. If you do opt to ditch the skin, simply scrape it off using the edge of a teaspoon. Much less waste! Steep fresh ginger in hot water for a soothing tea; pop it i

Reactive ribbed bowl, R79.95; Dune stoneware soup bowl, R199; Fynbos shallow bowl, R179; Lincoln shallow bowl, R89.95; Dune dipping bowl, R149; cookie jar with wooden lid, R499. Beech board with stainless-steel handle (front), R469; modern bread boar

Eating out is changing. Haughty finedining is making an exit, with diners welcoming the return of simple, bright food that feels familiar but remains innovative. This is a direction that chef Amori Burger is taking seriously at Upper Union, the first

Visiting different wine farms has been a real highlight of working in the wine business. I love learning about the vineyards and their history and getting to know wine fundis. But mostly I love the experience of tasting wine in beautiful surroundings

Joseph Dhafana is a wine judge, awardwinning sommelier and independent wine consultant. He is also the founder of @mosiwineandspirits. Ken Forrester Viognier (R79.99) is bright, clean and fresh, the perfect match for the brinjal curry on page 100. Qu

If you enjoy Chardonnay, you'll also like this aromatic medium to full-bodied wine. Viognier pairs well with food that isn't too bold or acidic

HOME-MADE STOCKS MAKE THE BEST SOUP, so freeze chicken carcasses, beef bones or vegetable scraps to add to the stock pot. MOST SOUPS FREEZE WELL (see note below), so always make a big pot and freeze in portions for those level 4 days… SOUPS CONTAININ

With a bit of help from these Woolies picks, you can have a customised curry on the table faster than a delivery This dhal is packed with lentils, spinach, cream and fragrant spices. Fry cubes of paneer and stir through the dhal for a super-fast, scr

EASY TO BAKE CHOCOLATE SELF-SAUCING PUDDING MIX This is hot chocolate in pudding form, and if you're a fan of hot puddings with a cold side, then a scoop of ice cream is just what you need. R41.99 for 225 g STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING MIX Think toffeesatur

MALVA PUDDING You can't go wrong with this South African classic – sweet, warm and even more decadent when served with custard. R169.99 for 1kg SMALL PEARL TAPIOCA PUDDING Woolies' small pearl tapioca pudding is what comfort is all about. It's best s

With a new chef comes a new direction. And this is a compelling one. This tiny kitchen currently has a Japanese focus, with pickling, fermenting and good hits of acidity. Strong wines by the glass and attentive service. Westerstraat 266, cafedeparel.