Robyn Samuels

Robyn is a digital content creator based in Cape Town who lives for good storytelling and great food. When she's not dreaming up flavour combinations or creative ideas, she's seeking the next best pantry find.

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What is an Oil Smoke Point & Why Does it Matter?

So long as you can deep fry with it, the type of oil you’re using doesn’t really matter, right? Well, you’ve got it all wrong. For many years, most of us only…

Make the Most of Rotisserie Chicken: 5 Midweek Dinner Ideas

When asked in an interview what one of her biggest challenges was, the iconic Aretha Franklin responded, “Trying to figure out what to cook for dinner.” Somehow, it makes me happy knowing…

12 Tasty Kebab Recipes That Go Beyond Chicken or Beef

Corndogs. Ice lollies. Candy floss. Some of humankind’s best foods were invented with the help of a simple stick – skewers being the greatest of all. Whether you call them ‘kebabs’ or…

14 Rice Recipes You’ll Want To Make Again & Again!

Jasmine, basmati or sushi? Short grain or long grain? Whichever you prefer doesn’t matter, as long as you go with the grain. If you love this versatile cereal as much as we…

Slurp Noodles at These Ramen Hotspots in Cape Town

Tonkotsu, shoyu, miso — if we could eat ramen every day, we would. From the rich broth to the slurpable noodles, it’s nothing but love in a bowl, and you don’t have…

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Swicy – The Flavour Trend We Can’t Get Over

Every once in a while, a food trend that’s worth the hype comes along. Swicy is that trend for us. Though it’s been around for some time, some trends get tastier with…

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Bland to Bold: How to Add Umami to Your Cooking

If you think about it, ‘umami’ rhymes with ‘yummy’, and that’s no coincidence. With one simple, secret ingredient, your food could contain the essence of deliciousness, and that’s the power of umami.…

How Mimosas Made Day Drinking Acceptable

There are two kinds of brunch people – those who drink coffee, and those who prefer bottomless Mimosas with their eggs Benedict. Needless to say, we’re more the ‘Champagne Orange’ type. If…

36 Wine-paired Wonders for Every Delicious Occasion

Classic dishes are easy to pair with wine, but what about sosaties and vetkoek? We share our favourite wine-paired recipes, from Asian to Moroccan-inspired dishes. Whether hosting a ‘bougie’ braai or a…

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6 Classic Condiments That Will Keep Your Pantry Saucy

One thing we love more than food itself? Sauce. Whether served on a boerie, smeared on a sandwich or doused over chips, it’s the squeeze of deliciousness we all need. From chutney…

What Your Favourite Cookie Says About Your Personality

Peanut butter, oatmeal, shortbread – we all have a cookie preference, and more often than not, what you dunk into your tea or coffee could let on more about your personality than…

The Proust Phenomenon – Why Baking Feels Nostalgic

When you think of baking, it might be all measuring cups and scales, but the very act of baking is romantic. Sure, it might require intense precision and methodical application, but even…

Mild to Spicy: Types of Condiments, Dips and Spreads

How bland would a life without condiments be? Contrary to belief, condiments are not simply reserved for dipping French fries in, but can also transform the taste of your food. Whether it’s…


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