Unlike those of the northern hemisphere, building snowmen and warming their tummies with gluvine and piping hot roasted meals from the oven, we’re trying to cool down by drinking ice cold drinks and eating light. We’ve also all had quite enough of turkey and gammon and want to try something more unconventional. Christmas gatherings are Read More
At Stir we like to keep things as seasonal as possible. This ensures a fresh product that hasn’t been stored or shipped for miles. Inspired by the seasons this recipe showcases amazing asparagus, along with its best mates, egg and hollandaise. We love this dish because its light for spring/summer and has such great taste, Read More
Ingredients: – 1/4 cup of honey – 1/4 cup of chutney/Bbq sauce – 3 tablespoons of tomato paste – 1/4 cup of firmly packed brown sugar – 1 teaspoon of mustard powder – 1 heaped teaspoon of smoked paprika – 2 cloves garlic, grated – 2 teaspoons of freshly chopped chilli – 1/2 teaspoon of Read More
Fennel bulb, which looks like a cross between an onion and the base of a bunch of celery, has a sweet, perfumy, anise-like flavor. Rather than making food taste like licorice, though, fennel imparts a light, bright spring-like quality to foods. Plus, fennel is good for you. It contains Vitamins A and C, as well Read More
The Aleit Groups very own Creative Director and also the founder of the infamous Slippery Spoon Pop-up Restaurant, Johnny Hamman, was asked to develop a recipe for Amarula with the theme: Celebrating South African Heritage. Today, we are sharing it with you. Oh so South African and delectable, be warned, this one will make your Read More
This is a classic soup that never lets you down on flavour and satisfaction. The smokiness from the ham and the freshness of the peas are such a great combo. Peas are now in season, but dried split peas or frozen peas can always be used. It is also an inexpensive dish to make and Read More
Eating in season is something we strive to do month to month. Realistically it is not always possible, but knowing what products are in and how to make the most of them is essential for seasonal chefs and cooks alike. As we approach Winter, things like avocados, fennel, sweet potatoes, turnips and grapefruit are abundant. Read More
