Published on November 24, 2025

Become an ice princess with our complete guide to piping and decorating.  Frosted tips   Firstly, icing needs to be stable to make it ‘pipeable’. American buttercream, also called butter icing, is easy and quick to make. Butter icing is also fun to shape and manipulate, and it takes on colouring in a lovely way.   […]

Published on November 14, 2025

Managing blood sugar is one thing — living well with diabetes is another. Christi Nortier spoke to Bridget McNulty, a leading advocate for South Africans with diabetes, about how she’s made it work for her.    As a writer and bookworm, Bridget McNulty read all she could about her Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. “Everything said […]

Published on October 30, 2025

Who says entertaining must be expensive? The MK team’s savvy tips prove you can throw unforgettable gatherings without emptying your wallet.  Set up ‘build-your-own plate’ stations  I love it when guests can build their own plate – whether it is tacos, pitas or pizza. Sticking to something as simple as a build-your-own burger or taco […]

Published on October 25, 2025

Like testing the waters with homemade sourdough bread, making your own pasta is an experience worth trying. Here are three expert tips to get the dough rolling!  Get your dough consistency right   According to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, it’s all about perfecting the consistency of your dough. But it’s tricky to know if consistency […]

Published on October 8, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FREEZER-FRIENDLY_-V5-1-2.mp4 Your freezer is about to become your batch-cooking superhero with these great tips from MK Editor-in-Chief, Liezl Vermeulen. Both clever and handy, her tips will help you chill out (literally) and keep delicious dinners just a defrost away.  Here are our top 4 tips to avoiding freezer fails. Tips to frozen meal prep success […]

Published on October 6, 2025

Pretty packaging and healthy-sounding terms should inform, not trick you. Know the facts so you take back control on making the best choice for you.  Treatment & feeding of animals  Organic: A farming system that promotes sustainability, soil quality and biodiversity. The goal is to help the soil, the animals and the people. Organic farmed […]

Published on October 1, 2025

These 4 expert-approved kitchen cleaning tips will have your space sparkling faster than you can say “spring refresh”.  Declutter your kitchen space  While the kitchen is the heart of the home (and the origin of the most delicious meals), it’s also the place where you accumulate cooking tools, appliances and serveware, all of which fill cabinets and kitchen countertops alike. Before you start […]

Published on October 1, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/1999/08/MK-Propoganda-Im-not-falling-for_V5-client-revert.mp4 From ditching meat to only getting protein in a tub, we’re calling out the trending health and sustainability “propaganda” that’s not always truthful. In this video, we break down the myths, read the labels and choose balance over buzzwords.     Here’s the health and sustainability trends we’re not just falling for: 1. Stop eating meat […]

Published on September 29, 2025

Want to play with fire and impress your guests? From boozy bananas to flame-kissed pork, we lit up some flambé recipes to test out these smoky dishes filled with drama. What is flambe?   Flambe involves heating a spirit in a pan or adding it to a hot skillet with food and setting it alight. […]

Published on September 18, 2025

Let’s crack open the science behind smoke — where wood and heat join forces to create chemical reactions, flavourful magic and that drool-worthy smoky swagger we love so much.  The rich, complex flavour of smoked food has an appeal that immediately evokes memories of open flames, relaxed cooking and a hint of nostalgia. Smoking has […]