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Kitchen faves: The gifts that keep on gifting!

Gift your loved ones with these must-have kitchen favourites, essentials that will inspire your family’s culinary creativity all year long.

TAFELBRAAI

Gift a grill. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for food lovers this Christmas, the Tafelbraai is a stylish, compact tabletop grill that
brings people together over delicious meals at home or on the go. The Tafelbraai is perfect for outdoor picnics, camping or intimate gatherings. As it’s easy to transport and use, this braai can turn every meal into an experience. It’s ideal for festive feasting and is the gift that keeps on grilling!

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EIGER

Home chef’s best friend. The Eiger Stand Mixer is the quintessential companion for modern chefs. It’s not just an appliance: cloaked in an elegant matte black finish, it’s a statement piece that seamlessly integrates into any kitchen decor. Engineered for the passionate gourmand, it boasts a powerful 1 100W copper motor that easily tackles mixing tasks – whether you’re whipping up delicate meringues or kneading robust bread doughs. With six stepless speeds, a pulse function, and a generous 6 L bowl and accessories like an egg whisk, dough hook and beater, the Eiger Stand Mixer transforms your cooking adventures into a masterpiece.

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INSTANT BRANDS

A kitchen must-have. The new Instant Vortex 13 L Air Fryer Oven is the ultimate kitchen upgrade, combining a traditional oven’s versatility
with the speed and efficiency of an air fryer. This spacious 13 L capacity oven, designed for families and busy households, features three multi-level cooking trays, allowing you to prepare various meals simultaneously.

With nine versatile functions, including Air Fry, Rotisserie, Roast, Grill, Bake, Toast, Reheat, Dehydrate and Proofing, you can effortlessly whip up a range of recipes, from crispy fries to succulent roasts or even freshly baked bread, biscuits and cakes. The rotisserie spit ensures perfectly cooked roasts that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The 360-degree hot air circulation and perforated cooking trays deliver fast, even cooking results. It preheats in minutes, meaning you can enjoy up to 50% faster cook times and up to 80% lower energy costs than traditional ovens.

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PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE

For your bookshelf. The Table by Elmarie Berry takes you on a mouth-watering journey, blending the vibrant flavours of South Africa with the rich heritage of Middle Eastern cuisine inspired by the author’s Lebanese granny. This cookbook, packed with easy yet impressive recipes, is ideal for effortless entertaining – a casual get-together or a special celebration. With stunning photography and heartwarming
stories, The Table promises to transform every meal into a cherished memory. Gift unforgettable dining moments this festive season!

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Originally published for print in Food & Home Magazine

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