Desserts are a big part of South African culture – we are definitely the nation…
Bites of History
When you think ‘South African desserts’, Peppermint Crisp Tart or Malva Pudding are going to…
Fish and chips, bangers ‘n mash, shepherd’s pie, toad in the hole – if you…
In the world of the culinary arts, few names stand as tall as Julia Child.…
You’d be hard-pressed to find a dip that stirs up as much loyalty (and debate)…
Street food culture has been around for millennia. It’s been sustaining the masses in major…
I hate to sound basic, but this one time, while travelling in Thailand, I hitch-hiked…
This year, June 13th marks World Gin Day, and unless you’ve been living under a…
From Sex on the Beach to Screwdriver, obscure drinks have graced cocktail menus and been…
The joy one feels at the sign of the first hot cross bun in shops…
Pour yourself a glass, settle in, and consider this: the drink in your hand has…
Few foods divide opinion quite like yeast extract – you either love it or hate…
The Margarita has a reputation for being simple. Three ingredients, one glass, done. But ask…
For some, Christmas is a religious holiday; for others, it’s about the gifts – but…
Ah, Halloween, the cheesiest and most sweet-filled holiday of them all. Funnily enough, though, the…
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to watch your step and stay out…
Mistakes are unavoidable, thankfully, not all are bad. Some of the world’s greatest inventions were…
Can I tell you all a secret? I’ve never actually liked bobotie. Perhaps that makes…

















