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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Published on May 22, 2023

Food that Loves You Back explores the versatility of vegetables – in all their shapes, flavours, textures, colours and smells. For vegetarians, vegans and those simply looking for new dishes to try, this book is an example of how seamlessly plant-based food can fit into all facets of life: everyday living, celebrations, family gatherings and […]

Published on May 18, 2023

Read on for the ultimate guide to burger-layering, making home-made relish, and roasting meat.  When it comes to building a home-made burger, believe it or not there are some helpful tools you can use to keep the juiciness, enhance the flavour and prevent a soggy bottom. With International Hamburger Day on 28 May, we’re taking […]

Published on May 15, 2023

Sweet, sour or zesty, these classic whiskey cocktails deserve a spot in your repertoire this World Whiskey Day on 20 May.   Old-Fashioned   Serves 2 • Total Time 10 Min   Ingredients  2 tsp sugar   6 dashes bitters   4 tsp water   6 ice cubes   ¼ cup whiskey   2 orange wedges or twists     Method Add […]