Woolworths TASTE

Woolworths TASTE is a multi-award-winning magazine, with an annual frequency of 11 issues, which is produced by New Media Publishing as a flagship brand for South African retailer, Woolworths. Innovative in design and content, it presents more than 50 delicious recipes in each issue in an exquisitely photographed yet accessible way, showcasing the variety of top-quality food products offered by Woolworths alongside the abundant creativity within the South African food industry. Woolworths TASTE consistently offers credible, easy-to-use dining-in solutions and creative entertaining ideas, and also shares new developments in the culinary world, keeping readers informed about food trends and personalities. For more visit taste.co.za

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Woolworths Taste

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FROM FACEBOOK: • Join the TASTE Recipe Club on Facebook and post your photos

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NO DAIRY, no problem • Do you love dairy, but it doesn’t love you back? We’ve got you covered. Inspired by Woolies’ new range of dairy-free products, Abigail Donnelly baked a cake, whipped up pancakes, made a butterscotch pudding and a cheese fondue – with no regrets

AWAY WITH THE DAIRY... • Prefer to keep things old-school? Try these classic alternatives for milk, cream or yoghurt

* LEARN THE LINGO

Table Talk • EAT THIS, DRINK THAT, BUY THESE. RIGHT NOW.

For our next trick... • In our quest for fast hacks that will make your life easier, we turned to – the internet. Two-ingredient dessert? Check. Fast plant-based food? Check. We’ve even embraced the microwave. But how did they turn out?

Everything is illuminated • Diwali symbolises the triumph of light over dark, new beginnings and prosperity. If ever there was a year that could do with some of that, it is 2020. As five foodies gear up for the celebrations, they share some of their most delicious memories

A right royal bird • Once the mainstay of 80s dinner parties, now the pinnacle of comfort food, chicken à la king will always hold a special place in food director Abigail Donnelly’s heart. Try her tips for a retro revival

Kota pounder • Inspired by the great hero of kasi cuisine, Lesego Semenya’s kota pie has won an award and made a TV appearance. Here’s the simplified version you can try safely at home

Fast track • Work smarter, not harder, in the kitchen. Here are our team’s favourite products for faster cooking

Bottle rockets • Small-batch, pre-bottled cocktails were already on the uptick when the local bar industry was brought to its knees this year. Now, this trend is offering bars an unexpected lifeline – and barflies a drink-from-home alternative

The Taste case • Allan Mullins makes a toast to local bubbles, with a case of six MCCs that show off the best SA wines made according to the traditional Champagne method

Ready to pop? • Should you store bubbles upright? In the fridge? Is popping the cork advisable? Michelle Coburn shares her extensive knowledge (plus a genius quick chilling trick) to help you maximise your MCC

ANATOMY OF A BOTTLE

One to relish • Don’t bemoan that collection of half-empty jars in your fridge. They are the fastest, easiest way to create a memorable meal, says Karen Dudley, who has used lockdown to expand her own arsenal of flavours

From here to Timbuktu • She’s eaten many great meals at her family’s iconic Cape Town restaurant, The Africa Café, but Lumai de Smidt says the chicken she shared with them on a boat on the Niger River counts as the most memorable dinner of her life

The scoop • Remember when salted caramel ice cream was big news? How about imphepho smoked ice cream? Or samp and moong bean? Inspired by Tapi Tapi’s (right) African flavour combos, Abigail...