The occupation of being a chef has been around for hundreds of years but has only become a more renowned and accepted profession in recent years, gaining considerably more respect. But this new-found recognition comes with great responsibilities, not only to clients and staff, but to food and the food industry itself. So what does it mean to run an ethical kitchen, and what does that have to do with you?
As the executive chef at the African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel in Cape Town, Tamsyn Wells is well acquainted with preparing complicated meals in multiple courses for large amounts of people. And that’s why she is the perfect person to give you some handy advice to make your festive cooking journey a little less tiresome this year.
Looking for cool new ways to use your juicer that doesn’t involve health drinks? Use it to make your own home-made coconut milk, and then use it make one of the divine recipes below for that tropical, nutty flavour we all know and love!
There are many things to look out for when shopping for fish, but most importantly, we want freshness. Remember that fish that is being sold as ‘fresh’ has been previously frozen, for example on board trawlers, which can stay at sea for up to two weeks. So what can you look out for?
Are you looking for a less oily, healthier alternative to comforting crumbed chicken? We teamed up with Nutrific and found a creative way to use their breakfast cereal to make our wholesome baked terrific Nutrific chicken.
Try out our signature recipe for yummiest melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon buns ever!
‘Tis the season of boozy office parties, end-of-year celebrations, lavish Christmas meals, and many a bottle of Champagne. Family, friends and the promise of presents, are all reason to be jolly, but overindulging in festive treats might leave you ringing in the new year with just a few more kilos than you’d like. With clever planning, and a few of our sneaky tricks, you can still enjoy the hoilday season, without gaining a dress size by January.
Sometimes, amidst the daily rush of school, work and kids, putting together a wholesome, balanced plate of food can be a real battle. But with a few of our simple tricks and a basic meal plan, you’ll be cooking healthy and wholesome dishes in a flash!
‘Buy in bulk and save’ is slapped on many a bargain-buy, but sadly, it ain’t always so. We tell you which groceries to stock up on and which to buy when you need.
The One & Only’s themed high tea reminded me of the importance of one of the most basic kitchen staples. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, Table Mountain basking in…