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Explore The Beauty Of Elgin Valley On Horseback At Long Shadows Farm
October 19, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Long Shadows Farm

Explore The Beauty Of Elgin Valley On Horseback At Long Shadows Farm

Who says the Elgin Valley is just about sweet juicy apples and cool-climate wines?  About an hour’s drive from Cape […]

Vegan Creamy Cashew Nut Mushroom Soup
September 12, 2022 3 Comments by Sharese Hunt South Africa Mushroom Farmers Association SAMFA

Vegan Creamy Cashew Nut Mushroom Soup

These tasty nuts are used for the cashew cream that’s the base for this vegan creamy mushroom soup. Serves 4-6 […]

Tim Atkin MW Says SA’s Best Wines “Belong Among The World’s
September 7, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Activities

Tim Atkin MW Says SA’s Best Wines “Belong Among The World’s

Tim Atkin MW, who released his tenth South Africa Report with Chenin Blanc and Stellenbosch wines showing particularly well, contends […]

Ghenwa’s Culinary Club | True Authentic Lebanese Experience
September 6, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Ghenwa’s Culinary Club

Ghenwa’s Culinary Club | True Authentic Lebanese Experience

Lebanese cuisine is a kaleidoscope of flavours, textures, and vibrant aromas at its core. You will be transported to a […]

Mushroom Breadsticks with Mushroom Tzatziki
September 5, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt South Africa Mushroom Farmers Association SAMFA

Mushroom Breadsticks with Mushroom Tzatziki

This Mushroom Breadsticks With Mushroom Tzatziki Recipe will be your new go-to canape recipe for any occasion! Makes 18 breadsticks […]

Mushroom & Barley Soup
August 29, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Region

Mushroom & Barley Soup

Hearty mushrooms, chopped vegetables, and tender pearl barley make up this simple and satisfying mushroom barley soup. Serves 8 Ingredients: […]

Gluten Free Mushroom & Zucchini Bread
August 22, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Region

Gluten Free Mushroom & Zucchini Bread

An easy gluten free bread recipe that is soft, tender and tastes delicious. Makes 1 loaf Ingredients: 180g / ± […]

Mushroom & Paneer Stuffed Naan
August 18, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Region

Mushroom & Paneer Stuffed Naan

Makes 8 large naan breads Ingredients: Naan dough: 60ml warm water1 Tbsp honey or sugar¾ tsp active dry yeast180ml full […]

Lentil & Mushroom Stew on Butter Bean Mash
June 14, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Lentil & Mushroom Stew on Butter Bean Mash

Lentil & Mushroom Stew on Butter Bean Mash

There’s nothing like a warm, hearty stew to make you feel better during the cold winter evenings. The best stews […]

Mushroom & Lemon Risotto
June 2, 2022 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt Recipes

Mushroom & Lemon Risotto

Serves 6-8 Sometimes, all you need is comfort food. But who says comfort food can’t be fancy? this Mushroom Lemon […]

Fully Loaded Breakfast Tacos
May 22, 2022 1 Comment by Sharese Hunt Recipes

Fully Loaded Breakfast Tacos

Get all the goodness you need to start your day the tastiest way. Try our vegan fully-loaded breakfast tacos for […]

Portabellini Mushroom Steak Diane
April 17, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Recipes

Portabellini Mushroom Steak Diane

Serves 2 There is something so traditional and special about having an elaborate family lunch on a Saturday afternoon. This […]

Mighty MLT Sarmie
April 17, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Recipes

Mighty MLT Sarmie

Makes 2 sandwiches We all love a good sandwich. Most of us definitely have our favourite sandwich which we can […]

Power up and go plant based in 2022
April 2, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt South Africa Mushroom Farmers Association SAMFA

Power up and go plant based in 2022

There is so much power in the plant kingdom for health and healing. And from vibrant fruits and vegetables, irresistible […]

Celebrate proudly-local, SA-centric screenings at The Galileo this March!
March 15, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt The Galileo Open Air Cinema

Celebrate proudly-local, SA-centric screenings at The Galileo this March!

With March well underway and a few public holidays on the horizon, The Galileo Open Air Cinema will be screening […]

Bejewel autumn comfort food with bountiful ruby-red plums
March 10, 2022 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Juicy Delicious

Bejewel autumn comfort food with bountiful ruby-red plums

With autumn climes beginning to waft in, it is time to make the most of the last plums of the […]

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