Published on May 8, 2024

Sjaan van der Ploeg’s recipes prove that coffee belongs in more than just your mug. Explore all the ways in which coffee can add a rich umami flavour to just about everything!  Creamy tiramisu cups  Serves 6-8  These require minimal effort and serve as a perfect dessert for those who prefer less sweetness! Be sure […]

Published on May 6, 2024

Winter is coming and there is no better time for hearty meals like soups and stews. But open a recipe book and you’ll see the words soup, stock and broth everywhere. Do you know the difference? Don’t fret: we clear it up for you.  Stock A delicious stock must be the backbone of the culinary […]

Published on May 1, 2024

Make kitchen cleaning simpler with these hacks!  The kitchen can be the one place where cleaning gets trickier. The stains are tougher, the grease can be thicker, and not to mention those unpleasant smells! Well, say “goodbye” to hours of elbow grease with the help of some lemons, household staples, and a few kitchen cleaning […]

Published on April 30, 2024

Embrace the flavours of autumn’s harvest and get helpful recipe ideas to get the most out of them in your cooking this season.  As the seasons change, so do the produce. Not only do you pay less for produce when it’s in-season, it was harvested at the right time, and leaves a smaller carbon footprint due […]

Published on April 25, 2024

The Hisense H760FS-ID is a stylish fridge with a premium appearance and a flat door design that discreetly integrates into any kitchen.  It also offers an LED panel for precise control, expansive food-storage space, flexible shelving, and an ice-and water dispenser. We unpack the top features of the new Hisense H760FS-ID fridge below.  Keeping it […]

Published on April 22, 2024

Food stylist Sjaan van der Ploeg puts on a sweet show, highlighting her favourite recipes using condensed milk.   Coconut macaroon truffles  Makes 20-25  Simply dip the macaroon bases in chocolate to achieve the old-school look.  Ingredients  For the macaroons  3 cups (240g) coconut flakes 1 can (385g) condensed milk 1 tsp (5ml) salt 2 tsp […]

Published on April 17, 2024

It’s World Baking Day on 17 May! Want to try your hand at baking but don’t know how to stock your kitchen? Besides a baking tin, what else is really needed? Don’t fret! Get these baking essentials perfect for beginners.  Mixing bowl  No kitchen is complete without a proper mixing bowl. Size matters when selecting […]

Published on April 15, 2024

Bring some sun-filled solutions to your weekly meals without compromising on flavour using the latest 5 ingredients collection from Jamie Oliver.  Lemon-tzatziki chicken Serves 4  “A brilliant Greek-inspired one-pan family dish. Tzatziki makes a fantastic ready-to-go marinade – it’s untraditional used like this, but I can totally vouch for its deliciousness and ability to tenderize […]

Published on April 9, 2024

As the weather gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to dust off your slow cooker and prepare delicious and hearty meals. Before you start cooking, make sure to avoid these 3 common mistakes.   Mistake #1: Constantly opening the lid  It’s called a slow cooker for a reason. While you can peep at your food in […]

Published on April 6, 2024

A poached egg is the hero of brunch menus everywhere. But this delicate way of preparing your eggs can be quite tricky. Here are three different (and easy) ways you can poach your eggs at home.  In the microwave  From defrosting frozen food to melting butter, the microwave is an easy way to help us […]