Simple is always best. A rich and creamy banana and cinnamon smoothie will replenish potassium and magnesium. A lack of potassium in the body can lead to nausea, weakness and tiredness so stock up on bananas if planning a night out! They are natural antacids so help reduce stomach acid and are ideal as an energy boost if you have a busy day ahead. I believe kiwi fruit is a useful alternative.
Read MoreNothing shouts ‘wild-night-out remedy’ like a bowl of mom’s chicken soup. It might not be the most conventional hangover food but it works. By adding a cup of noodles you will restore your body’s sodium and water levels. Chicken, and some vegetables, contain cysteine which gives the liver a much-needed pick up.
Read MoreI normally can’t do coffee in these situations, so nibbling on an espresso ginger cookie is good.
Read MoreMince, umami or any savoury flavours are what I crave; and more so at times like these.
Read MoreThis is a moist nutty coffee and cranberry loaf. The diverse textures are interesting on every mouthful and there is an exciting burst of sweetness from the cranberries.
Read MoreCoffee-marinated beef fillet caramelises exceptionally well on a braai and adds an unusual savouriness. I’m sure this will go down particularly well with the men folk.
Read MoreI can’t imagine why I’d never thought of coffee muesli before this. It successfully mixes two of my favourite breakfast combinations into one making an ideal start to any morning.
Read MoreThis chocolate, peanut butter and coffee frozen delight combines two of my favourite quick-and-easy desserts into one. This combination of sweet and savoury is decadent on all levels.
Read MoreRisotto need not be always savoury. Thinking rice pudding, this sweet and spicy coffee risotto was born. Serve with fresh berries, chunks of chocolate and thick dollops of cream for a quick dessert option.
Read MoreMore is less and it’s the simplicity in Amber-Rose’s Amarula Frappe that impressed me. She is a trainee and when she walked into my office with this coffee frappe I knew she would slot right into our team. Try it as a refreshing alternative to a hot drink.
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