Expert Advice

Trash to treasure: recycling and upcycling food packaging

Published on November 20, 2016

We are all about upcycling, getting the most use out of our bits and bobs and being kind to the environment. These nifty tips and tricks will have you thinking twice before you toss that plastic bag. Here is our list of items that you can reuse and repurpose!

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Forget the fryer, take out the dehydrator

Published on November 19, 2016

Who doesn’t love the salty crunch of a crispy potato chip? Those chip packets made their way into everyone’s school lunch box and their familiar crackle can be heard at every braai and friendly social gathering. These days, we’re a little more conscious of the negative health effects of a diet high in salty, fried foods like our beloved potato...

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2017 health trends forecast: Here’s what you need to know

Published on November 18, 2016

And just like that, another year has come to pass. 2016 has been... interesting. It was the year of of the smoothie bowl, the olympics, freakshakes, the death of David Bowie and the rise of Donald Trump. As always, we’re looking ahead! Here are our predictions for the big health food trends for 2017

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Host a beer tasting party: 10 tips from SAB

Published on November 17, 2016

We’ve all heard of wine tasting evenings, but how about hosting a beer tasting party?

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The best cuts of meat – for cheap!

Published on November 17, 2016

Let’s face it, no one wants to put a tasteless, dry piece of meat on a plate and call it dinner. But regularly buying the most sought-after cuts of meat doesn’t have a favourable outcome on your pocket either. So say hello to the MyKitchen way of doing things, where flavour, and your budget, both come first!

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5 tips to party it up this season without losing your healthy eating habits

Published on November 16, 2016

It’s the end of the year and inevitably our calenders are filling up with end-year celebrations and social gatherings. While this season’s fun-filled nights with their tasty snacks and complementary booze sound promising, it also makes keeping up healthy habits a whole lot harder. Here are our top tips to enjoy the party without giving up on your health the...

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Perk up! The one (and we mean the perfect coffee machine) is out there

Published on November 15, 2016

Whether you like yours short, tall, sweet, rich or dark (again, we’re talking about coffee), there’s a coffee machine out there that will cater to your every caffeine-laced whim. Forget blind-dating, we’re here to introduce you to the ultimate coffee catch.

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Know your lettuce

Published on November 15, 2016

Summer is here and that means plenty of fresh, delicious salads. The question is; do you know your rocket from your romaine? This week, we’re all about the lettuce!

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4 quick and easy hacks to steal from Instagram

Published on November 15, 2016

Modern life is all about the rush of work, family, friends - and social media! Here is our selection of handy tips from our favourite foodie Instagram accounts. These nifty hacks will make things a little easier in the kitchen.

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Season’s (indulgent) greeting’s

Published on November 14, 2016

‘Tis the season of boozy office parties, end-of-year celebrations, lavish Christmas meals, and many a bottle of Champagne. Family, friends and the promise of presents, are all reason to be jolly, but overindulging in festive treats might leave you ringing in the new year with just a few more kilos than you’d like. With clever planning, and a few of...

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