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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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Bacon and apple risotto

Published on November 21, 2016

This may sound like a surprising combination but this sweet and smokey apple and bacon risotto is the stuff dreams are made of. Follow our instructions to get it just right!

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South Africa’s Top 10 have restaurants have been announced!

Published on November 21, 2016

It started with 20 of the country’s most delicious and stylish restaurants and a panel of anonymous judges to critically review them. Now, the wait is over and the 2016 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards have been named. Here’s the list of the 10 restaurants where you should be booking a table:

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Meat-free Monday: Baked potatoes stuffed with yoghurt lentils

Published on November 21, 2016

It’s that time of the week again and we have a special treat for everyone this meat-free Monday. This comforting stuffed potato is filled with zesty brown lentils and herbed Greek yoghurt.

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Mackerel and ricotta cannelloni

Published on November 20, 2016

Need a quick and delicious end-of-the-week dinner? This creamy, cheesy mackerel recipe is just what you’ve been searching for. Yum!

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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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Quick Q&A with Lungi Nhlanhla

Published on November 20, 2016

From MasterChef to opening her own business, Lungi Nhlanhla is taking the foodie world by storm. When the youngest contestant on MasterChef SA made it to the finals, we paid attention. Then we watched as she took on the daunting role of food editor for Drum. Now, she is combining her love of food, writing and events management, in her...

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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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Festive feasting with Tsogo Sun

Published on November 19, 2016

Earlier this year, Tsogo Sun hosted an astounding 11 course ‘Christmas in July’ feast for a group of food influencers. MK was lucky enough to score an invitation to the foodie spectacle. Now, Christmas is almost upon us, and we have the inside scoop on what to eat from Tsogo Sun’s menus, this holiday season.

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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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