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

A new Christmas joy

Woolworths TASTE

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The most wonderful Time of the year • It’s the busiest, silliest, most exhausting time of year, but start with Abigail Donnelly’s ultimate menu and, big or small, Christmas can be wonderful too. Maple-bacon stuffing, fondant potatoes and pavlova trifle will do that, you see

The countdown

Here’s one we made earlier...

All the cheeses you want for Christmas • Woolies’ cheeses regularly win awards, and this is why

Stars of the show • Don’t be a hero, these showstoppers from Woolies will make a great second main

Learn the lingo

MORE CHEESE, PLEASE! • Here’s what your December entertaining plans need: cheese, and lots of it. There’s no end to Woolies’ exclusive speciality cheese range. We’ve rounded up some of our favourites – trust us when we say they deserve pride of place on your cheeseboard. woolworths.co.za

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MOST WANTED • EAT THIS, DRINK THAT, BUY THESE. RIGHT NOW.

On our radar • Finding a little Christmas magic can be as simple as cutting out a stencil with the kids, slathering chocolate spread on some pastry, or buying a new plant for the kitchen

GIVE BACK THIS CHRISTMAS

NOVELTY NOEL • Our head of digital, Katharine Pope, tested these Pinterest Christmas hacks to see which ones work and which are likely to end in tears. You have been warned!

Wish list • Father Christmas has a lot of cheer that needs urgent spreading this year, so the TASTE team is keeping it simple. We’ll take a bulk order of baking kits in commemorative bowls, novelty chocs, biscuits and bubbly, thanks!

Wheels of fortune • Would you rather relive 2020 than make your own canapés? Same. But keep a box of puff pastry in the freezer at all times, and you’re moments away from these easy-peasy pinwheels

No mere trifle • Want to know if Woolies’ melting chocolate dome trifle is up to your home-made version? We broke it down

Jelly vision • Give the grown-ups a bowl of childhood nostalgia with dressed-up jelly, custard and fruit. Lesego Semenya’s take on the classic combo pairs boozy stewed fruit and ginger beer-spiked jelly with chocolate-dipped lady fingers

The family stew • For Mogau Seshoene, a.k.a. The Lazy Makoti, Christmas means oxtail stew. It is non-negotiable. What’s more, her own recipe (shared here) has been credited with marriage proposals. It’s that good

Punch lines • Why not make your cocktails in big batches to keep the party going? Jeanne Calitz thinks it’s a sparkling idea

The Taste case • Searching for the ultimate gift for the wine lover in your life? Allan Mullins’ special selection includes three magnums that are guaranteed to impress

Bubbles wrapped! • We checked in with some of our favourite vinophiles to find out what wines and gadgets feature on their holiday wishlists. It turns out that...