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Fiesta!

Published on November 24, 2016

Add a little South American flair to your next dinner party! Some inventive decor and exotic home-made dishes are just what you need for a fabulous fiesta.

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Our top 10 budget-friendly desserts

Published on November 24, 2016

We love a good dessert post-dinnertime, but what makes it taste even sweeter? When it’s friendly on your wallet too! We’ve rounded up our top ten list of budget-friendly desserts that are both easy to make and super affordable. Slow cooker cinnamon buns Peaches and apricots with Mascarpone and honey  Self-saucing chocolate pots Milo milkshakes  […]

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Detoxing: Fact or fiction?

Published on November 23, 2016

Detoxing is one of those buzzwords that people love throwing around, usually in conjunction with words like ‘weight-loss’ and ‘drop a dress size’. But if you forget about these huge claims for a minute, is there any value in doing a detox? The goal is to rid the body of toxic substances, clean out and reset the digestive system –...

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5 super fast things you didn’t know about sparkling wine

Published on November 22, 2016

With the holiday season almost upon us, we have no doubt you’ll soon be popping many a bottle of your favourite bubbly. Here are a few fun facts you can share over your next glass of champers.

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The Seven Pot Wonders: the must-have pots for your kitchen

Published on November 20, 2016

Pots are like friends! There’s nothing better than one that you can rely on, who will you cook up something delicious in times of need. Here are our top picks of the pots and pans that no home chef should go without.

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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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