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.

10 Garlicky Recipes You’ll Want to Make on Repeat

The best dishes start or end with garlic – pizza, pasta, bread, the list goes on. Whether you’re in your garlic girl era or just obsessed with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food,…

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…

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…

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Written in the Stars: Zodiac Signs as Sweet Treats

Understanding humans isn’t always easy – thankfully, we have the stars to help navigate a world riddled with testy Taureans and secretive Scorpios. But because not everyone ‘gets’ horoscopes, we’ve decided to…

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…

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Different Types of African Indigenous Grains

As we seek more modern ways of sustainable eating and turn to seasonal produce for sustenance, we should not forget about a vital food group – ancient grains. The reemergence of ancient…

Thai Green Vegetable Curry

28 Loaded Legume & Pulse Recipes

Want to level up meals while keeping it easy on your pocket? Legumes and pulses are the unsung heroes of the kitchen, packed with flavour, nutrients and all-around awesomeness. From wholesome salads…

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…

Boost your Cuppa Joe with these Coffee Alternatives

As much as we love our trusty cuppa joe, it can be worrisome when you start to build a caffeine dependency. Of course, coffee has amazing health benefits, but like most things…

Chicken tikka masala served with rice and naan

How Chicken Tikka Masala Became a UK National Dish

Fish and chips, bangers ‘n mash, shepherd’s pie, toad in the hole – if you thought one of these British classics would be the UK’s national dish, think again. It’s Chicken Tikka…

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12 Tempting Cheesecake Recipes to Celebrate Cheesecake Day

Whether classic, revamped, fridge-set or oven-baked, cheesecake is one of the most divine desserts – tell us we’re wrong. From the buttery biscuit base to the smooth filling, nothing beats a slice…

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10 Avocado Recipes That Make the Most of Avos

For all their popularity, avocados are often underused. And while there’s nothing wrong with keeping it classic, you should know that avocados can do a whole lot more. Think beyond brunch plates,…

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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…

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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