Cooking Guides and Tips
Your step-by-step guide to making the best koesisters
With mixed spice, ground cinnamon and ginger, the Cape Malay koesister is a glorious deep-fried doughnut-like delicacy, drenched in a...
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The surprising history of Peppermint Crisp tart and tips to make a great one
This iconic dessert certainly needs no introduction, as it’s the stuff of happy childhood memories and almost always a decadent...
How to start foraging and 5 things to be aware of
If you want to include more organic and whole foods in your diet, you might have to look no further...
Baked beans or pilchards? The healthiest canned foods to keep in your pantry
Spending hours in the kitchen cooking lavish meals is not a feasible option for many of us. Stocking up on...
How to cook umfino
Imifino is a collection of widely consumed African leafy vegetables that grow wild. It is the equivalent of morogo in...
5 tips for making the perfect lasagne
What is it about lasagne that makes it such a perfect pasta dish? Is it the combination of the tomato and...
How to cook ubuchopho begusha
Ubuchopho is the Nguni word for the brain. In the Sotho languages, it is known as boboko. Sheep’s brain, or...
What is zero-waste cooking and how do I do it?
Food waste is a big problem worldwide, but especially in South Africa where, according to the WWF, 10 million tonnes...
Partner content: Have fun with your food!
Teaching kids about good nutrition early in life helps them build positive relationships with food and encourages them to make...
How to bake with honey and 4 tips to remember
Honey can be easily used as a substitute for sugar or sweeteners in baking, but always remember honey is sweeter...
The most common lamb cuts and the best way to cook them
The pleasure of cooking lamb is in its distinct flavour and soft texture. With the different cuts showing off lamb’s...
