Pictured from left: Jerry Dende, Theo Vena, Ashley Bugler & Gracious Choto Whether you live in Durbanville or are staying in the area for some get away time, there’s no denying that there’s something rather magical about this upmarket neighbourhood, spotted with magnificent wine routes and exquisite places to eat – speaking of which, we […]
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Photo by Guillaume de Germain on Unsplash How do Italians like to celebrate the Easter holidays? With life’s simple pleasures of course – friends, family, and exquisite food! All the things we hold in high esteem at Lupa, your local and traditional Italian restaurant. Easter in Italy is a traditional holiday, second only to Christmas in its significance for Italians. The days leading up
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Photo by Nerise Gokpinar on Unsplash Everybody loves a traditional Italian restaurant, because they just make such great comfort food that’s filling, flavourful, and affordable. If you love this kind of food, recent studies suggest that you are family-orientated, friendly, and down to earth. Have you ever wondered just what your favourite foods say about
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A flavourful, filling recipe to try at home that will satisfy the whole family. It is the perfect meal for a crisp autumn evening – made with slow cooked duck and porcini ragù, and fluffy homemade (or store bought) gnocchi. Make sure you serve it with a generous sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 12 Duck legs Salt 2 Carrots, finely diced 2 Onions, finely diced 2 Tablespoons chopped garlic 4 Sprigs of fresh sage
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Picture: Lupa February is the month of love, and it’s no coincidence that a day commemorating our favourite food falls just a few days before Valentine’s Day. 9 February 2021 marks World Pizza Day! Make sure you book a table at your local Lupa Den to enjoy the best pizza in South Africa! Here are
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If you love Mexican AND Italian food, this pizza is the perfect combination of both. Indulge in a classic Margherita topped with spicy chicken nachos! Ingredients: 1 Margherita base 1 Portion Cajun spiced chicken breasts, sliced into strips 1 Tablespoon (15 grams) very thinly sliced jalapenos ½ Avocado, smashed with a little lemon juice 3 Tablespoons (45 grams) sour cream 3 Tablespoons (45 grams) tomato
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Risotto Stuffed Squid: 15 prawns, L2, peeled and chopped small 15 mussels, cooked and chopped Butter / oil 500 g frozen Surgital Risotto Shellfish stock 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Fry the prawns and mussels in a little butter and oil until just cooked. Add the risotto and stock and cook until the risotto is al dente, about 8
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Traditional Italian Cuisine is known for its simplicity and relies on a few superior quality ingredients to tantalize the tastebuds rather than overwhelm the senses (and stomach) with too many textures and flavours. The top Italian restaurants in South Africa have got a knack for combining locally loved dishes with Italian home-styled cooking. If your dish is not bursting with wonderfully balanced flavour, then it’s not a genuine Italian meal. Here are our top three tasty and traditional Italian
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This Italian version of bread-and-butter pudding is great for using up any leftover Christmas panettone and is delizioso served with ice cream or on its own. SAUCE ½ cup whipped cream ½ cup milk 3 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup Amaretto liquor 2 teaspoons cornstarch BREAD PUDDING 1 loaf panettone bread (crusts trimmed), and the bread cut into 2cm cubes 8 large eggs 375ml cream 625ml milk 1 ¼ cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract To make the sauce: Bring the cream, milk, and
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Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Buon Natale – Merry Christmas! December really is the most magnifico time of year. In Italy, Christmas celebrations last about a month, starting on 8th December, the day of the Immacolata, on which traditionally, the presepe (nativity scene) and the Christmas tree are set up. The festivities last until the Epiphany, which celebrates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus on 6th January. It is a very festive time, mostly centered around gatherings of friends and family enjoying fine wine and delizioso food
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