Published on February 28, 2024

Whether in dips and sides or topping the humble (yet delicious) avo toast, we need no excuse to munch on a tasty avocado. Yum factor aside, avocados are more than just everyone’s favourite super-fruit. Here’s why you should add avocados to your diet.  The avocado’s unique combo of healthy fats   It is a well-known fact […]

Published on February 28, 2024

From a popular restaurant burger to a delicious (and beautiful) orange roll – we give you the trending videos that will take this yummy food from TikTok straight to your kitchen.  Pull-apart garlic loaf @happytummy_702 Since we love garlic bread & this audio so much 🧄🍞 recipe by @breadbyelisecom #pullapartgarlicbread #garlicbread #roastedgarlic #breadtok #foodsontiktok ♬ […]

Published on February 2, 2024

Add a little bit of crips, crunch or dazzle to your meals to transform them from drab to fabulous.  Here are some inexpensive ways to jazz up your regular weeknight dinner for a stay-in date night. Don’t know where to start when looking to level up your dishes? Follow our texture cheat sheet:  Crispy   […]

Published on January 14, 2024

We sit down with Xoliswa Ndoyiya to reminisce about her days as Madiba’s personal chef.  Xoliswa Ndoyiya was Nelson Mandela’s personal chef for 22 years. We get some inspiration from Made With Love, her new book of recipes and memories.  Other than sharing a glimpse into the food that shaped the later part of Madiba’s […]

Published on December 27, 2023

Air fryers are the new staples of the kitchen – and we can see why. These handy appliances can serve up delicious meals in a fraction of the time. We turn to TikTok (our old faithful) for these yummy and easy-to-make air fryer recipes that will leave you dishing again (and again and again). Frittata   […]

Published on December 20, 2023

This book has no sugar, no gluten, but it does have all of the accolades (plus real reader reviews) to prove why low- carb cooking can be the solution to managing diabetes.  Education meets easy cooking  The award-winning book that sold 40 000 copies worldwide and has been described as “an invaluable resource”, has been […]

Published on December 5, 2023

From peppermint tarts and trifles and a yearly tradition of caramel in a can, read on to see what quirky traditions our food-fluencers indulge in.  Editor Chad January sits down with some of our favourite foodies to get a taste of what their festive traditions are, and how they’ll be spending it with their loved […]

Published on November 28, 2023

For coffee lovers, there’s nothing quite as magical as that first sip in the morning. But why stop there? Elevate your morning cuppa java with these three clever (and delicious) TikTok coffee hacks.  Coffee ice blocks  Step aside watered-down iced coffee! TikTok has the perfect solution to keep your drink chilled without the ice diluting […]

Published on November 27, 2023

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. From cosy cafes to trendy brunch spots, see where the MK team likes to get a delicious start to their day!  Western Cape  Hygge Hygge Where: Stellenbosch My sister introduced me to this lovely brunch spot in Stellenbosch city central called Hygge Hygge and it’s safe […]

Published on November 22, 2023

Keep your pantry stocked (and your grocery bill low) with these must-have grocery items. But don’t underestimate its flavour and nutritional value! Here are why these pantry staples rock, plus yummy ways you can use them.  Pilchards  Tinned fish like pilchards are the perfect pantry staple when your budget is tight. This tasty and versatile […]