Recipes
Kale Pesto Linguine with Beetroot and Crispy Chickpeas
A while ago we were inspired by an Italian chef to start making our own pasta. That is: fresh, from scratch. It had always seemed like a lot of work, and difficult, however the taste of his freshly made pasta...
Root vegetables are great ingredients to cakes and loves, as they add a delicate flavour and lots of moisture to the cake. For this loaf we’re using beetroot, which gives it a deep earthy flavour, and a beautiful moist texture....
Icing is what makes a cake a cake, the finishing touch. It immediately gives it a ‘cake’ look, instead of just a loaf. Not necessarily the healthiest part though, and if you’re looking to cut down on sugar, or don’t...
Breakfast Beetroot, Pecan & Date cake
Having guests staying over makes for the perfect excuse to bake something for breakfast. Being busy in the kitchen, while chatting over a cup of coffee in anticipation of breakfast to be ready adds to the fun of stayovers. Especially...
Banting Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
There’s something special about picking your own fruit, especially as this is our first harvest ever! We planted the lemon tree last year, and have patiently waited for the first fruits to ripen. So this week we picked the first...
The Banting Blvd gets SA on track towards healthy eating
Whoever thought that Banting was a hype, soon to be replaced with just another diet, has probably missed its long-term health benefits. Banting for many is a diet that has resulted in incredible weight-loss stories for many that started the...
The healthy burger: a juicy ostrich burger recipe
Ever tried to make a real South African burger? This ostrich burger is the one to try, not only for the juicy flavours, but also because it’s the most guilt-free burger. Ostrich fillet is a great source of protein (22...
Low in carbs and high in protein and good fats, almonds are the type of nuts you want to add to your healthy diet. They’re also a good source of vitamin E and minerals, and are found to lower...
Brownies & DownieS famous brownie isn’t only a great treat on its own, you can also use it as an ingredient to give your Dom Pedro a twist. The Dom Pedro is a classic dessert, and the pieces of brownie...