What is summer without a fresh jug of homemade ice tea beckoning from the fridge? The sweltering heat calls for a refreshing and delicious tumbler of icy goodness in hand, by the poolside or even as a rehydrating pick-me-up after a workout. The best part is that you get to add all of your favourite […]
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Good thing it’s Raspberry season because we have a tasty cake recipe that you have to bake before autumn sets in, in a few weeks from now. If you can’t find fresh raspberries, have no fear, frozen raspberries will still create a marvellous cake – just make sure you don’t defrost them or they might
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We aren’t sure who first thought of combining chocolate and hazelnuts but they were nothing short of genius. In this recipe for Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Biscuits, we get to enjoy all things choc-hazel and homemade. The best part? They’re crispy on the outside and have a delicious chewy centre. We can’t wait to have these
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We’ve been spending a lot of time in our kitchen’s lately experimenting in the world of homemade bread! It keeps you busy, fills the house with delicious aroma’s and more importantly, fills our bellies on a chilly winter’s day. This homemade olive loaf is a show-stopper and a must-try. And so without further ado here
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Call it what you like, aubergine, eggplant or bringal – this glorious plant can be served fried, roasted or grilled to give you one of the most flavourful meals. Bringal, as it’s known in South Africa, can be used as a meat substitute in curries, or for some tasty texture in dips, salads and wraps.
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Although non-stick coatings were designed to provide you with a cooking surface that prevents food from sticking, occasionally they need a little rejuvenating to perform at their absolute best! Seasoning your cookware is a bit like caring for your skin. It’s your lifelong partner, but gets a bit worn out over time, and every now
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When it comes to confectioneries, we love a spicy treat, especially if it involves cinnamon. This recipe gives a hat tip to the gloriously moreish cinnabons of the world. Get your muffin tins ready, you’re about to make the best cinnamon and pecan nut muffins with a creamy vanilla drizzle! What you’ll need Muffin Dry
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For us here at Eetrite, quiche is a meal that ticks all the right boxes. Flaky crust, creamy filling, completely customisable and oh-so easy to make. So when our go-to foodie Mantsoe at Simmer Thyme told us she was making a sun-dried tomato & spinach quiche we were all ears! She was kind enough to
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Eetrite shops – where the vision began As a proudly South African homeware brand, we have been providing homes across the country with affordable, quality-driven and fashionable products for over 60 years. Currently, over 2000 stores across the country stock items from the Eetrite product range – from our famous cutlery and beautiful dinnerware and
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A beautiful table setting contributes to the ambience of a meal as much as the food and wine do, and during the festive season the pressure is on for hosts and hostesses around the globe to deliver an unforgettable occassion for family and friends. Luckily for us, setting a festive table for sunny South Africa
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