Published on July 3, 2023

Here are some clever ways you can sneak in some veggies so they get their much-needed vitamins and minerals.   Getting your kids to eat their veggies can be exhausting. But while It may be tough now, your child will become less fussy and more adventurous about food as their taste develops.   Tips to get […]

Published on June 19, 2023

Expert insight by a registered dietitian into how food affects your mood. Did you know that the food you eat directly impacts your mood and brain health? We chatted to Joburg-based registered dietitian Aziwe Booi (@azi_booi) to find out more about how you can boost your mood through food.  When did your interest in food […]

Published on June 9, 2023

Editor Chad January dishes out heaps of heart-warming pies, topped with tips to perfect any kind of crust.   Beef and Guinness pie  Serves 4-6 • Total Time 1 Hr 45 Min  Ingredients 1kg beef shin or stewing beef   Salt and milled black pepper   Cake flour, for dusting  2 Tbsp canola oil   1 onion, chopped   2 […]

Published on May 30, 2023

Editor Chad January’s famous Mac n Cheese is absolutely to die for. We teach you the basics (cooking pasta, bechamel sauce & which cheese to use) PLUS flavourings to add in, vegetarian options as well as incorporating more crunch for added texture.    Chad’s ultimate mac ’n cheese  Serves 4-6 • Total Time 1 Hr  […]

Published on May 29, 2023

From silky smooth to thick and hearty, these classic soups will become your go-to guide for many winters to come, promises editor Chad January.  Nothing says winter more than indulging into a steaming hot bowl of hearty soup that warms you from within. Think iconic’s like chicken noodle, spicy tomato and hearty & chunky vegetable […]

Published on May 12, 2023

A step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious crispy pork chops and quick herb ‘pesto’ dish Crispy pork chops and quick herb ‘pesto’  Serves 4 • Total Time 25-30 Min  Ingredients FOR THE CRISPY PORK CHOPS   4 pork loin chops  Salt and milled black pepper  Glug olive oil   1 tsp grated ginger   2 cloves […]

Published on April 28, 2023

There’s nothing like stumbling on a hack that will make your daily life easier. While most people associated TikTok with dance routines, comedy skits and Gen Z fashion, the social media app has become a font of knowledge for making our lives easier in ways we could never have imagined. From cooking and baking to […]

Published on April 27, 2023

Editor Chad January is calling all spouses and little chefs! Treat Mom to this easy-to-make breakfast classic this Mother’s Day   Basic French Toast  Serves 2 Total Time 15 Min  Ingredients ½ cup milk 4 eggs, whisked  1 tsp vanilla essence  4 slices regular white bread   oil or butter, for frying   Chef’s Tip Ciabatta, sourdough, Ouma […]

Published on April 21, 2023

Editor Chad January has your weeknight suppers sorted with these five-ingredient crowd-pleasers, plus meals you can make in under 15 minutes. Piri-piri mussels  Serves 4-6     Ingredients FOR THE PIRI-PIRI SAUCE   2 red peppers, seeded and charred  6 cloves garlic, chopped  6-8 red chillies, halved and seeded  2 Tbsp smoked paprika   20g coriander, plus extra […]

Published on April 14, 2023

With an essence that matches the book’s vibrant cover, food writer and cook Lerato Umah-Shaylor celebrates African culture by showcasing recipes from across the continent. Here are two recipes we love: Her golden Ugandan Rolex and Smoky tomato and date jam    My golden Ugandan Rolex  Serves 4  ‘Unless you have been enthralled by this wonder while […]