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Why Shalley Wise bakes for comfort, creativity and community

Published on July 25, 2023

Sally Wise bakes for comfort, creativity and community. Homely and humble, these sweet and savoury treats will bring this feeling into your slice of the world.  In a wooded valley tucked into an island just off the coast of Australia, you’ll find a wooden cabin with its kitchen window ajar. Step closer and you’ll smell […]

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Lazy Makoti & J’Something collabs on SA cookbook

Published on July 14, 2023

It doesn’t get more South African than this: Lazy Makoti and J’Something are teaming up to create a cookbook celebrating the unique tastes of our country and the creativity of its home chefs. Mi Casa frontman and restauranteur J’Something and cookbook author Mogau Seshoene, aka the Lazy Makoti ,are no strangers to the MyKitchen team. […]

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What’s cooking with self-taught foodie Mmule Setati

Published on July 4, 2023

Self-taught foodie and social media influencer Mmule Setati sits down with editor Chad January to talk about her family and inspiration, Feed my Tribe’s online success and her first cookbook. Growing up in Johannesburg, young Mmule knew that she wanted to live the best life she possibly could. Now, at the age of 30, she’s […]

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Cooking and Baking Jargon to Add to Your Vocab

Published on July 3, 2023

Do cooking and baking terms continue to elude you? To help you get to grips and brush up on your knowledge, we’ve rounded up a list of the most common cooking and baking techniques (and some ingredients) in this helpful glossary. Bain-marie Directly translated from French, a bain-marie means ‘water bath’ and involves gently heating […]

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5 Basic Cooking Skills you Should Learn

Published on July 3, 2023

Here are five ways you can level up in the kitchen and wow your friends and family at your next dinner party. From foodies to professional chefs, all cooks use the same basic techniques to create delicious food. While the techniques may seem intimidating, they can be a game changer.    How to finely slice an […]

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Top foodie events to add to your social calendar

Published on July 3, 2023

This month we give you a guide to all the foodie and non-foodie events you’ll need to watch out for: Knysna Oyster festival, Bastille Festival, Food & wine festival (JHB) and the Durban July. Honest Chocolate Bonbon Workshop  Event Details  Date: 24 June  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape  Event Info: Calling all chocoholics! Honest Chocolate […]

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Tomato and corn bread in a pot

Published on July 3, 2023

SERVES 6-8 TOTAL TIME 1 HR 30 MIN INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 2 cups polenta or yellow maize meal 2 Tbsp baking powder 2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp chopped rosemary 2 cans (415g each) creamed corn 1⁄2 can (205g) whole corn kernels, drained 4 eggs 1 cup buttermilk Handful cherry tomatoes, […]

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French Cooking Terminologies to Add to Your Vocab

Published on June 21, 2023

If you’ve been wanting to brush up on your cooking vocabulary, look no further than this helpful glossary.  French cooking techniques have influenced global cuisines for centuries and many chefs are still trained in these methods and taught how to make traditional French dishes today.   Aioli Pronunciation: AH-yoh-lee  Aioli is an emulsion of garlic and […]

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Mmule Setati on family, food, fame and her new cookbook

Published on June 19, 2023

We sat down with self-taught cook, wife, mother of two and social media influencer Mmule Setati (@feed_my_tribe) to find out more about her cooking journey and what it was like to write her first cookbook Feed My Tribe. How did you get into cooking? Can you share some of your earliest food memories?  My food […]

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Traditional German dishes the MK way

Published on June 6, 2023

This month, we whisk you away to Europe to explore some of the traditional German dishes we all know and love, plus delicious sides, all with an MK twist.  Swabian-style potato salad  Serves 4 • Total Time 30 Min    Ingredients 1kg potatoes, peeled and quartered  ½ onion, finely chopped 1 cup beef stock  Salt […]

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