Mushroom Meatza Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Takes a bit of effort   Ingredients 500g fresh mushrooms, finely chopped (or minced in a food processor) 2tbsp coconut oil 500g beef mince 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 egg 1Ž2 cup Parmesan cheese salt …

Baked Potatoes with Smoky Chipotle Mushrooms Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 large potatoes 500g mixed white button & portabellini mushrooms, sliced 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chipotle flakes 1 tsp liquid smoke 250g crème fraîche 20g chives, chopped Juice & zest of 1 lemon Salt & …

MUSHROOM, SWEET POTATO & BROWN RICE RISSOLES (BUTTON) Serves 4 – 6  15ml olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 250g button mushrooms, sliced 200g sweet potato, cooked and mashed 150g cooked brown rice 120g fresh breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten salt and milled black pepper …

Best care for mommy and baby: midwife vs ob/gyn You pee on a stick, cross your fingers and picture your life with a warm little human manifestation of your love… But before they come into this world, there are few important decisions that you have to make. One of them …

  Mushroom Melt Serves 2   Ingredients: 4 large slices your favourite bread (sourdough and rye work well) Softened butter, for spreading 6 slices mozzarella cheese at room temperature 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese at room temperature 2 large portabello mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced ½ tsp chilli …

Pea protein power Pea protein is one of the trendiest protein powders around this year. As the name says, it is the protein extracted from peas. An explosion of plant-based food has seen predictions for huge growth in the next ten years and the target is not the traditional vegetarians …

Mushroom, cauliflower and cheddar soup This silky soup is super easy to make (a simple blender does the trick). The bulk of the soup is creamy cauliflower, so it is virtually gluten free and so hearty. A stunning lighter meal for cooler evenings. Ingredients: (serves 2) 30 ml butter 250 …

Go half-half with mushrooms and livers in this quick, hearty, anytime recipe. The rye toast makes this recipe almost gluten free, but choose any bread if you’re not a fan of rye. Ingredients: (serves 2) 15 ml butter 15 ml olive oil 250 g chicken livers 250 g button mushrooms, …

This high-protein quiche is carb clever and a stunning addition to your party canapés. The finer you cut the fillings (a food processor works wonders), the easier it will be to slice. Best sliced when cold, but served warm or at room temperature. Ingredients: (serves 6 as snacks) 30 ml …

A good night’s sleep plays an important part in every child’s overall academic performance. Research shows that students who get a full eight hours of sleep per night pay better attention in class, remember what they have learned, are more creative, better at problem solving and achieve better grades. In …

SHEPHERD’S PIE Serves: 4 Preparation time: 35 minutes   50ml olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 250g lean lamb mince 250g button mushrooms, chopped and pan fried 1 tomato, cubed 1 carrot, peeled and grated 125ml peas 50ml chutney (optional) 15ml Worcestershire sauce (optional) 4 medium potatoes, finely sliced   …

Improved exposure and better selfies make the mini 11 an important upgrade for budding instant photographers. 24 June 2020 FUJIFILM South Africa is proud to announce the launch of the instax mini 11, the highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’s best-selling mini 9. The mini 11 instant camera provides on-the-spot photo …

Evidence indicates that an adult’s successes and emotional well-being have roots in early childhood. We know that if we get it right in the early years, we can expect to see children thrive throughout school and their adult lives. Good early childhood education is pivotal in this. And we know …

  Bonitas – Supporting you through your pregnancy   Bonitas Medical Fund believes that as an expecting mom, your pregnancy should be a unique and joyful experience. Through targeted support during each trimester, pregnancy education and specific related engagements – via phone and digital channels – we aim to help …

Cuddlers® Growing South Africa’s smiles – one change at a timeNobody understands the changing needs of South African mums, dads and babies like Cuddlers® does. For almost 40 years, we’ve been the companion to a generation of parents and their babies. We’ve been there for the smiles, gurgles, giggles, laughs, …

LAMB AND MUSHROOM KOFTA Serves: 4 Preparation time: 40 minutes   250g lean lamb mince 250g button mushrooms, finely chopped and pan fried 125ml dried bread crumbs 1 large egg 2 spring onions, finely chopped 5ml ground coriander (optional) 2ml ginger (optional) 2ml ground cumin (optional) 10ml lime zest SALAD …

BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER LOCKDOWN? NOW IS A CRITICAL TIME FOR BOOSTING YOUR CHILDREN’S IMMUNITY – Medicinal plant native to South Africa proven to have immune-boosting and protective effects Should we, shouldn’t we? Do we, don’t we? What if …. ? As conversations and news reports are focusing almost exclusively …