Exciting New Appearance For Four Cousins Cream Liqueurs

Four Cousins has added a fresh touch of magic to its cream liqueurs with a slick new look. Four Cousins launched its creams a decade ago. Now, Four Cousins Strawberry Fields and Four Cousins Marula Dream are set for the next 10 having literally acquired their stripes. The latest packaging tweaks see the return of the brand’s signature candy-stripes and…

Zola Nene’s 5-minute mug cake is about to make your day

Let’s face it, few things in life beat the taste of a freshly baked chocolate cake. Unfortunately, baking an entire cake takes time and by the time you’re done baking, icing and decorating your latest creation, the craving might be long gone and you probably need a nap. Not to mention all the dishes you…

Self-saucing Chocolate Pudding

The indulgences of winter and lock-down has jumbled into a sweet, sticky and warm mess.  At least this treat was all of that. Craving a baked pudding, but dreading the labour associated with home-made custard, I embarked on the search for a fail-proof baked chocolate pudding with its own sauce. Generous scoops of ice-cream on…

Baked Waffles

Oven-baked Waffles are soft and airy like pillows; topped with delicious additions like ice cream, fresh berries or sweetened whipped cream.  Waffles are great for breakfast, brunch or anytime.  The batter can be altered for a savoury version, or an addition of frozen berries / chocolate chips will change the batter for an interesting waffle…

Cupcakes from a box

Yeah, the novelty of baking and cooking from scratch is losing its appeal by now.  I’ve resorted to box-baking. I am a huge fan of the classical “peppermint crisp tart” (cliche, I know).  But I was looking for a way to incorporate this into some “lock-down baking”.  I have a box of choc-mint cake mix,…

Decadent Chocolate Mousse

Celebrate the end of another week in #lockdownSA with a devilishly decadent Chocolate Mousse. One of the most fickle chocolate creations is the Chocolate Mousse; will it be grainy, stiff, sloppy, rich or just a flop? There’s a plethora of chocolate mousse recipes out there, some of which you have to go to great lengths…