Celebrating summer with stone fruit and ice cream
Nothing captures the essence of summer like biting into the juicy freshness of a sun-ripened peach, nectarine, or plum. In season, stone fruit is the perfect snack for long, sunny beach days; they add sensational flavour to salads and shine in an array of sweet and savoury dishes. But there’s one stone fruit combo you […]
Braai Mushroom Bruschetta
It’s September, it’s time to braai and we love these mushroom bruschettas which are the perfect starters to your first mega Spring braai – enjoy! Hot and healthy…. that’s what we like 😋 Serves 4 Ingredients: 8 slices bread of choice (ciabatta & sourdough work well) 2 shallots, finely sliced2 cloves garlic, minced250g baby button mushrooms, sliced […]
Mushrooms can be a girl’s best friend!
The key to many women’s hearts? Real love and sincere acknowledgment … and once in a while, maybe, a good manicure or a glass of bubbly overlooking the ocean. Oh, and mushrooms. That’s right, the standard creamy white button and nutty Portabellini mushrooms you find on supermarket shelves everywhere. WHY? Read more below the pic […]
Dairy – your key ingredient in hearty winter meals
There’s a long stretch of winter still ahead and one of the most important ways to take care of ourselves is to focus on healthy eating. When the temperature plummets, our nutritional and energy needs shift according to our lifestyle adaptations. Warming, hearty meals bring comfort and help to maintain body temperature, but we still […]
Savoury Oats
Image and Recipe Credit The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 large eggs 2 shallots, finely diced 500g mushrooms 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar 2 cups rolled oats 4 cups chicken stock, kept warm 50g parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp micro herbs 2 spring onions, finely sliced Extra parmesan, […]
Mushroom Bunny Chow Paired with Paul Cluver Dry Encounter Riesling 2016
It is only right that one of South Africa’s most iconic dishes , the Bunny Chow, has been recognised world wide with the annual World Bunny Chow Day which is celebrated on June 26. Luckily we all know that no real furry bunnies are involved, that it humbly originates from Durban’s Indian community and that its […]
HEALTHY-EATING GUIDELINES FOR THE WINTER
Winter is sweeping across South Africa, and the colder temperatures often usher in a different set of lifestyle patterns and daily habits. Many enjoy having a good reason for later wake-up calls, more snuggling up, tucking into comfort foods and warming up with extra hot drinks. However, the colder environment boosts the survival and longevity […]
Eat more fruit and veg Day – 21 May
When it’s freezing outside, fruits and veg seem to disappear into the background. Luckily we’ve got an excellent and super healthy combo that will take winter veggies to the top of your menu! And you’ll find it much easier to get your family to amp up their veg intake : Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms – an eye candy side […]
SAMFA – Mushroom, Kale & Cannellini Bean Soup
Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced Pinch chilli flakes 1 bunch fresh thyme 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans, drained Zest and juice of 1 lemon 250g portabellini mushrooms, sliced 180g kale, roughly chopped Salt and pepper, […]
Mushrooms are a dream Mediterranean diet match
