Fill the Cookie Tins with Dee Koala
 
Thursday 17 November
 
In the AEX kitchen, we’re still filling up those cookie jars for the festive season! We catch up with award-winning artist, Dee Koala. She treats us to performances of two of her singles, ‘Gwan’ and ‘Kuse Kapa Apha’ feat. Bravo Le Roux.
 
Head over to our socials to answer the question: What is your favourite sweet treat to bake at home?
 
It only makes sense to start a cookie masterclass with a recipe for Chocolate Chip and Oats Cookies. Remember to place your cookie dough in the refrigerator before baking, this will prevent spreading and help the cookies to retain their shape while baking.
 
The Excella Young Chef Competition for 2022 has finally drawn to a close and we have a winner: Modjadji Mosandiwa! Pali chats to her about what the win means to her, and they look back at her time throughout the competition.
 
Forget breaking the bank with your gifting ideas this festive season. Chef Jay shows us how to make the most adorable treat boxes out of paper cups – perfect for freshly baked cookies.
 
Former Miss SA and model, Tansey Coetzee joins viewer, Palesa Sellane for an abseiling adventure thanks to Bioplus!
 
Pali sits down with Linah Mabena, the head of Standard Bank Insurance Brokers, to speak about the different types of insurance available based on your needs and affordability.
 
Have a happy holiday with our Gingerbread Cookies, which are subtly spiced and full of festive flavours. Pro tip: use softened, not melted butter. If you use melted butter this will lead to an oily, denser cookie.