Published on January 6, 2025

A well-balanced salad should have at least 3 of these flavour components.  Beetroot and mackerel salad  Serves 2  The ‘little black dress’ of salads, this tasty combo can be dressed up or down. When hosting, serve with dainty ruby micro herbs, spring onion curls and some toasted pumpkin seeds.    Divide 100g Asian leaf salad mix […]

Published on January 1, 2025

We share five ways of rethinking your meals to set the mood for a year of great food.    1. Treat veg with the same care as meat  We’re a meat-loving nation, unashamed in our unshakeable conviction that chicken is a vegetable. So, what would happen if we treated salad with the same kind of respect, […]

Published on December 27, 2024

Are you ready to declutter your kitchen? Experts say there are 3 common items you should toss – stat! Your kitchen (and your sanity) will thank you!  Old kitchen sponges  When was the list time you replaced your kitchen sponges? These handy kitchen cleaners should be replaced (at least) every two weeks, even if you […]

Published on December 23, 2024

Whether you’re decking the halls, or (in this case) decking your tables for all the summer soirées, we love the festivities (and food) of the holiday period. Hosting a Christmas get-together this year? Have your guests snack on one of these Christmas-themed party boards.   Candy cane Caprese board  Who says a salad needs to go […]

Published on December 10, 2024

Roast chicken takes centre stage this Christmas with our clucking good tips and tricks on getting the crispiest skin with a gorgeous, golden finish.  Moroccan chicken  Serves 6  Brining not only seasons the chicken from the outside in, but locks in moisture and tenderises it too. The result? The most succulent roast.   Ingredients For the […]

Published on December 5, 2024

Our three easy steps to gammon perfection.  Step 1 Simmer gammon for 20 minutes for every 500g, cool slightly and peel off fat cap (the dark red-brown skin covering the fat) while hot. Step 2 Score fat in a criss-cross pattern (don’t cut all the way through into the meat) Step 3 Baste and roast […]

Published on December 2, 2024

Road-trip meals and snacks are often what makes the journey bearable. Before you hit the road to your holiday destination, check out these handy tips to pack your padkos.   Ditch messy food  The number one rule of padkos packing? Leave the messy food at home. Avoid food that can melt and smear, like chocolate and […]

Published on November 28, 2024

’Tis the season for the aroma of baked goods to fill your home. ’Tis also the season for holiday decorations – so why not decorate your annual festive cookies? Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, try one of these three cookie-decorating techniques (and great ideas) to add flair to your cookies and make […]

Published on November 27, 2024

You don’t need a garden to grow your favourite herbs. These three indoor plants can give anyone green thumbs and are packed with flavour to spice up any dish.   Parsley Whether you like curly leaves or flat leaves, parsley is a great addition to any herb garden. Indoor care is easy. Find a sunny spot […]

Published on November 11, 2024

From the sofrito that forms the flavour base to the socarrat that results in the end, Liezl Vermeulen shares the secrets she learnt in Spain to making paella. Buen provecho!    Paella pointers, tips and lingo   Everything you need to know to make an authentic paella so good, a Spaniard would delight and indulge in […]