The welcome from the Kosi Forest Lodge team included South Africans' favourite dessert - Malva pudding. It's a back cooking/travel show! The experience left us ravenous and ready for a feast of hearty dishes.
Read More“I mean, imagine walking into a kitchen full of goodies - along with the sensational aromas of baking. I chose Malva Pudding because it is a family tradition to serve it at Easter and Christmas events – and, sadly, there is never any leftover! I enjoy it with a dollop of cream. With a side serving of custard, it is also delicious.” - Michael Ellis
Read More“About two Christmases ago my parents gifted me recipe book. The journal was for me to record all my favourite recipes before I went to culinary school, to ensure I had my preferred recipes at the tip of my fingers. Malva pudding was the first recipe I wrote into that book. The reason being, it’s my mom’s favourite dessert - and has been for as long as I can remember.” - Saxon Tilling
Read MoreA strong family support group led Heather-Lee Holliday to share her very delectable vinegar dessert.
Read MoreIn conversations at the school, no celebration is a celebration without: Jelly and Custard... and I believe over the festive time a good-old Trifle, so here is my South African Weber Trifle recipe.
Read MoreOne of our cooking-class groups was looking for inspiration for innovative and exciting festive-season ideas. We decided the traditional trifle needed reinventing by giving it a South African twist. All its separate combinations can be made in advance so it’s an easy item to include this on your menu this year.
Read MoreA meal is incomplete without a sweet ending so I have included a Weber-cooked chocolate-and-cinnamon malva pudding. It’s a recipe to treasure and is by far my go-to ‘safety net’ when guests arrive unexpectedly. The combination never disappoints.
Read MoreIt seems John was also a lover of steamed puddings so you may like to try his version of Malva.
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