Published on June 8, 2018

Here to bust the myth that real men can’t cook are Allesverloen fifth-generation owner and cellar master Danie Malan and food blogger Fritz Brand. In a series of informative and entertaining interactive cooking videos, Danie and Fritz aim to provide practical tips for some incredible recipes, while unravelling the origin of Allesverloren’s best wines and pairings.

Published on May 31, 2018

South African cuisine has a rich history of mixing cultures and interesting food discoveries. A Durban-original dish, the bunny chow is a delicious local curry traditionally placed in the hulled-out centre of a half loaf of bread. 

Published on May 24, 2018

The royal wedding came, went and stole our hearts in the process. While we can go on and on about the wedding, we must make mention of the couple’s fabulous three-piece royal wedding cake!

Published on May 22, 2018

As a standard household appliance, the microwave is magical. Many aren’t quite sure how it works, but we use it for so many things aside from just heating up leftovers. Microwaves can defrost frozen foods, cook popcorn, bacon, eggs, and also keep your meals protected and warm when you leave them in there. Honestly, they are life-savers! But how do...

Published on April 9, 2018

If you haven’t heard already, VAT increased to 15% on April 1st, but Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has announced that poor households will not be affected by this change. We're bringing you the latest list of VAT free food items, and showing you how to cook with them. 

Published on March 8, 2018

Clover’s new mayonnaise line, Cream O’Naise, has successfully broken the Guinness World Record for the longest line of sandwiches!

Published on March 2, 2018

Clover prepares to break the Guinness World Record for the longest line of sandwiches this week, and we can assure you that you do not want to miss out on this fantastic event.

Published on December 11, 2017

December can be pretty crazy, and figuring out what to cook for all the guests at your house on Christmas Day is one of the most stressful parts. I love to cook, so while I don’t want to prep something that will have me flustering around all day, I also don’t want to buy everything ready-made. That’s where UCook's Christmas...

Published on August 31, 2017

Born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, Lentswe Bhengu is a celebrity chef and TV personality and his latest venture is co-judging the KFC Taste Kitchen TV show. We were lucky enough to catch up with him to get to know him a little better.

Published on July 3, 2017

I was lucky enough to attend this year’s Fry’s Annual Green Meeting hosted in Cape Town where they launched their latest product Kasha, an instant cereal that can be used as a shake on-the-go or as a warming porridge this winter. It’s filled with protein and superfoods, gluten-free and of course, 100% vegan. After the product launch, over a glass...