We all know that Easter is a time of indulgence and that indulgence often involves chocolate – lots and lots of Easter chocolate. Unfortunately, there will come a time when you’ve eaten…
The humble, hardworking mushroom is one of nature’s greatest gifts. And what a generous gift they are – there are more mushroom varieties than we could probably ever count. Luckily for us,…
It is that time of year when you start decking the halls, as well as your festive table. Love them or hate them, Christmas crackers are pretty much a non-negotiable accessory, but…
Olive oil. The quintessential, everyday pantry staple. We use it for everything – sautéing, frying, marinating, grilling, dressing, drizzling, and even baking. We can’t imagine what we do without it. But, how…
Ah doughnuts, do they really need an introduction? We ‘doughnut’ know what we would do without these little pieces of yeast-risen and deep-fried dough. What’s not to love about a soft, sweet,…
There are a few basic skills that make everyday cooking that much simpler, like mise en place and knife skills, for example. Mastering the art of mise en place may be tricky,…
‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ is probably one of the most important buzz terms to come out of the 21st century. The concept itself isn’t necessarily a new one, but the phrase really is…
Driving through Franschhoek can make you feel like a kid in a candy store. The choices for wine tasting seem endless and it would nearly be impossible to list every single wine…
Bread, possibly the hardest working food out there. In any of its forms it’s delicious and loved. Fresh, toasted, crisp, unleavened, sandwiched, buttered; you name it, bread can go there and make…
Summer is here, and Capetonians are luck to live in one of the best coastal summer cities. What better way to embrace the city and the weather by enjoying a delicious meal…
We all know that when it comes to olive oil, you have a choice between regular olive oil and extra virgin olive oil. But how do they differ? Olive oil is olive…
It’s no secret that following a Mediterranean diet will bring you health and wellness and just a great life overall. Olive oil is probably a major contributing factor to that healthy diet and…
With South Africa celebrating Heritage Day this month, we’re feeling a little nostalgic about all the great local dishes we have. And, considering what a melting pot our rainbow nation is, it…
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek have long been known for their wine routes, but the real beauty of Cape Town is that you don’t even have to drive that far to get your hands…
There seems to be confusion when it comes to what a macaron vs macaroon and we’re going to put that to bed today. They’re both certainly delicious, there’s no doubt about that,…
There is nothing more annoying than deciding that you want to bake something and then realising you’re missing half of the ingredients. Instead of shopping every time you want to bake, why…
There’s nothing quite like a seafood supper, it has an air of luxury to it and always makes you feel light and healthy. We’re lucky to have some amazing local seafood in…
With brands doing their best to convince you to eat their product and that they’re good for you, it can be a minefield figuring out what everything means. We decipher what a…