Published on March 15, 2017

The Lusito Land Festival started as a project to aid differently abled individuals in the Portuguese community in the Johannesburg area. This year it marks its 36th annual event with the celebration having grown to include the various diverse cultures mixed with the Portuguese heritage found in the surrounding areas of Gauteng. With a new venue and the classic Portuguese...

Published on March 14, 2017

Okay, I’ll admit, I can be lazy in the week when it comes to making supper. Technically, it’s not really laziness that’s my biggest problem – my imagination is lazy. Sometimes, just sometimes, after a long day at work, the last thing I am capable of doing is making decisions between chicken or beef; roast or spag bol. We’ve all...

Published on March 13, 2017

We are huge vintage kitchen fans here at MK headquarters and we’ve rounded up the best old school gadgets that we just know you’ll love. By Alexandra Nagel 1. BACCARAT STAINLESS-STEEL MASHER Bring fluffy, cloud-like mashed potatoes down to earth with this stainless-steel masher. They will taste like heaven – trust us. 2. BACCARAT GOURMET […]

Published on March 8, 2017

From the icy temperatures of Reykjavik to the sunny shores of Cape Town, British baker Paul Hollywood has set off on another journey around the world to learn, taste, explore and bake in some of the most iconic baking cities around the world. And now he will be sharing those travels with us in the second season of Paul Hollywood...

Published on March 7, 2017

If you are as obsessed with pesto as we are (because who isn’t, right?), then you will be as delighted as we were to find out that foodie royale, Pesto Princess has released a downloadable recipe eBook that can be conveniently stored on your computer, tablet or phone for on the go meal inspiration.

Published on March 5, 2017

They came. They cooked. They conquered. That is the motto of twins, Lebo and Tebo, who are cooking their way through the kitchens of Pretoria with their success in hosting pop-up dinners for those who enjoy quality food in the comfort of their own homes. In addition to that, they are regular contributors to food magazines, have cooked for the...

Published on February 27, 2017

Because if not, why not, right? We’ve all tried it, we all love it, and it reminds us of home. With a crisp shortbread crust and a milk-custard filling (made with plenty of eggs to achieve that light texture), it’s so classically perfect, it more than deserves a day all to itself.

Published on February 26, 2017

Located on the blissful Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek, Lust Bistro & Bakery welcomes patrons into a worldly atmosphere filled with warmth and contentment. The enticing aromas of freshly baked artisan bread (which we still can’t get enough of, by the way) is enough to make you want to stay there forever. But that is just the beginning.

Published on February 25, 2017

When word first got out that the man himself, Jamie Oliver, would be opening a branch of Jamie’s Italian in South Africa, foodies and non-foodies alike could barely contain their excitement. Besides being a celebrated cookbook author, having his own television show and selling a range of kitchen- and cookware, Oliver can also proudly boast the vast popularity of his...

Published on February 23, 2017

You may know him as the lead singer in the local group Mi Casa, but in the past year, J’Something has forged his way into the foodie scene, starring in his own cooking show, appearing at nationwide expos and, this year, opening a restaurant in Menlyn, Pretoria.