Daily Essentials

These simple delights are sure to boost your everyday repertoire and put a pep in your step

- Hasmita Amtha

WHISTLING A HAPPY TUNE

Technology and convenience go hand in hand, a fact that the clever folks at Clover are ensuring is brought to the table with their Whistling Chef ready-made, microwave meals. Along with a vacuum seal that helps to keep ingredients and nutrients fresher for longer, this pastabased collection of five tantalising choices – Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, Beef Lasagne, Cottage Pie, Creamy Alfredo and Spaghetti Bolognese – comes in techsmart packaging that whistles when your meal is ready. Find at SPAR, Makro, Pick n Pay Hyper and forecourts for a recommended retail price of R39,99 per 275g pack. Visit clover.co.za for more product information.

LIQUID GOLD

Nomu Concentrated Liquid Stocks are back on shelves, sporting freshly designed, on-trend labels. Still free from artificial taste enhancers, colouring agents, preservatives and gluten, the four variants in the range (beef, chicken, vegetable and lamb) pack the same great flavours, making them the ultimate staple to have on hand for gravies, sauces, soups, marinades, stews and casseroles. Purchase directly from nomu.co.za or find at Pick n Pay, Checkers and select SPAR stores from R62,50 per 200ml.

GO EAST

Ayesha Seedat of Krea prepares her range of 14 aromatic Eastern-inspired spices using traditional methods that include roasting pure ingredients to ensure each spice locks in full-bodied flavour. From Zafrani Garam Masala (R90 for 50g) and Tandoori Spice (R70 for 50g) to Kashmiri Chilli Powder (R190 for 200g), Egg Spice (R55 for 50g) and more, follow @krea_sa on Instagram for further details and to view Ayesha’s Insta stories on cooking with her products. Krea spices are available in Joburg, Durban, Polokwane and Botswana. To find your nearest stockist or purchase directly, email Ayesha at [e-mail].

EASY PEELY