Food News and Features
Plant-forward deliciousness in Mokgadi Itsweng’s debut cookbook
Mokgadi Itsweng’s debut cookbook, Veggielicious, brims with delicious, easy and affordable recipes from her garden for those looking to eat...
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Anchovies: The flavour most love to hate
What’s not to love about anchovies? Quite a lot, it seems! Despite the salty, flavour-packed umami punch they add to...
Woolworths launches Hake Sausage and locals have something to say
Local retailer Woolworths has launched a fishy sausage range with three unique variants; hake sausage, trout sausage and haddock cheese...
Watch them whisk: 4 celebs you probably didn’t know could cook
Since the heavy lockdown at the onset of the pandemic, food and cooking at home have been lifelines when people...
What’s the deal with vanilla extract and beaver gunk?
The rumour mill has been churning away again, this time with vanilla extract coming under fire. Claims surfaced on social...
Fixing our broken food system: Food Dialogues plays a part in shaping a positive future
It’s a stark reality that South Africa’s food system is damaged and the global pandemic has severely impacted this. Food...
The Lazy Makoti is back with a new cookbook and we’re excited
The concept of a “lazy makoti” (a lazy bride) is a catchy, amusing and endearing sentiment. When attached to a...
#RepYourHeritage Challenge: South Africans take to TikTok to celebrate cultural food favourites
With September representing National Heritage month in South Africa, a trending hashtag among local TikTok users has sparked a wave...
Frozen whipped lemonade: The summer drink you didn’t know you needed until now
Remember when the world went crazy for the caffeinated TikTok trend, the whipped Dalgona? Well, it’s time for a refreshingly...
Look what we found on the shelves – Woolworths has its own ‘Coke’
Woolworths launched its own brand of cola and other flavoured sparkling drinks today. Called, Cool, they retail at R20.49 per...
A local cookbook publisher shares what goes on behind the scenes
Cookbooks are a peek into the heart and soul of food creators, with recipes echoing their talents and flair for...
