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Strange and scrumptious: A look at some of the world’s most bizarre foods

Published on January 5, 2017

Eating food is pretty much the most predominant characteristic of a living being. Forget emotion or maternal instinct or self-preservation or a beating heart – everyone has to eat. Food is a part of pop culture (think Lady Gaga’s meat dress), food can be political (remember when Donald Trump was strategically photographed enjoying a taco bowl?), and food can also...

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H2O with a twist

Published on January 2, 2017

Hydrating and healthy, the humble jug of water has never tasted so good than with it’s infused with fruit, vegetables and herbs.

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Grab an apple a day and start cooking away

Published on December 30, 2016

The sweet, juicy crunch of an apple evokes memories of lunch-box snacks and apple-pie-making. They are wonderful in both sweet and savoury dishes, adding a healthy and delicious touch to everyday and special-occasion dishes.

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Our top 10 cocktail cheats

Published on December 23, 2016

Making fantastic cocktails at home doesn’t require fancy tools or unheard-of ingredients.

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The Fabulous Five: Using local ingredients in your cocktails

Published on December 20, 2016

When is comes to local flavour, South Africa is second to none. And with both the summer and festive season in full swing, we thought we’d put some of our favourites to good use … at the bar. We chatted to Luke Whearty from Outrage of Modesty to find out how.

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Basic herbs 101

Published on December 13, 2016

Big on flavour and easy to grow at home, say ‘yes!’ to fresh herbs.

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6 ways to prolong summer fruit

Published on November 25, 2016

There is such a wonderful abundance of fruit on our supermarket shelves, come this time of year! Because all of these delightful offerings are in season, your favourite summer fruits are much cheaper now than they will be in the wintery months. We suggest you make the most of it!

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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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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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