With their glowing ruby-red hues, luscious shape, sweet juiciness and that special note of tartness, cherries are quite simply irresistible. Among the abundance of high-quality stone fruit grown in South Africa, cherries occupy a special niche, with a short window to enjoy the local season, which spans from late October to December. Freshly picked from […]
Cherries are on top this summer Read More »
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
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There’s no taste and no texture that is more synonymous with the South African summertime than the season’s first juicy and delicious peaches. The sweet arrival of sun-ripened stone fruit reminds us of the bright, warm days ahead as the working year finally starts to wind down. It’s time to get back to the outdoor
Juicy and delicious – welcome to SA’s stone fruit season Read More »
We’re nearing the end of summer, and the stone fruit season. Traditionally, this is the time to don your kitchen apron and make good use of the end-of-season fruit by stocking up your pantry ahead of the winter months. Some home cooks think jam-making and preserving are specialised, time-consuming activities only in the realm of master
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