The book features a scrumptious collection of tried and trusted recipes for gifts from your kitchen - cakes, choux puffs, cookies, tarts, snacks and fillings with many variations, as well as several low-carb, high-fat recipes for people on special diets (Banting, paleo, keto, gluten free, sugar free). Master baker Katrien van Zyl tried to focus on easy, flop-proof recipes that you can rustle up without having to hunt for foreign ingredients. Step-by-step photographs illustrate more complicated techniques, so that anyone who can follow basic instructions will be able to achieve them. Katrien also shares packaging ideas for your baked goodies and explains ways to recycle containers and decorate them to suit any occasion. Packed with practical hints, the book further indicates for how long food will remain fresh at room temperature, as well as freezing times for those who want to start preparing for special events ahead of time. Katrien's Gifts from the kitchen is lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs showing that the most beautiful gifts can come from the kitchen. It has something for everyone, whether you are the one doing the baking, or the lucky recipient of a delicious, attractively packaged edible gift.

Hierdie boek bevat getoetste en vertroude resepte vir smullekker geskenke uit jou eie kombuis - vir koeke, poffertjies, terte, snoephappies en vulsels met verskeie variasies, tesame met etlike laekoolhidraat-, hoevetresepte vir die wat spesiale diete volg (Banting, keto, paleo, glutenvry, suikervry). Baasbakker Katrien van Zyl fokus hoofsaaklik op maklike, flatervrye resepte wat vinnig gemaak kan word, sonder 'n gesoek na vreemde bestanddele. Die moeiliker tegnieke word stapsgewys met duidelike foto's geillustreer wat dit doenbaar maak vir enigiemand wat aanwysings kan volg. Katrien deel ook idees vir die verpakking van die lekkernye, en verduidelik hoe jy houers kan herwin en versier om by enige geleentheid te pas. Daar is hope praktiese wenke en inligting oor hoe lank hierdie geskenkies by kamertemperatuur vars bly, asook hulle vriestydperk. Dit is ideaal as jy reeds lank voor 'n geleentheid wil begin bak en brou. Die boek is ryklik geillustreer met pragfoto's wat demonstreer dat van die mooiste geskenke uit jou kombuis kan kom. Dit bevat werklik iets vir almal, of jy nou die een is wat die bakwerk doen, of die een aan die ontvangkant van 'n heerlike, keurig verpakte smulhappie.

A culinary expedition celebrating cooking from across the African continent.

Africana travels the continent showcasing its vibrant and varied cuisines that are rich in flavour, diverse in culture and steeped in tradition. Combining recipes passed down the generations with her own modern and inventive style, food writer and cook Lerato shares her own stories of Africa with a delectable sense of adventure. Discover iconic dishes from Nigeria to Madagascar, Morocco to South Africa.

There are over 100 recipes to delight and inspire, Spice Island Coconut Fish Curry, Harissa Leg of Lamb with Hibiscus, Senegalese Yassa, Tunisian Tagine, South African Malva Pudding, and the secret to the perfect Jollof.

Bursting with flavour and offering a sense of wanderlust, Africana will bring the magic of the continent to your kitchen.

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