Pulses: What they are and why we need them
We all know that dried lentils, beans and peas are pulses, but how much do we know about what a pulse actually is, what they can do for our health and how growing them is good for our environment.
SA’s Classic Duo cocktail with beer and whiskey
This classic duo cocktail combines the best of two South African favourites: beer and whiskey. Enjoy this stiff drink as a pairing or mixed.
Baking Ginger’s pear and rooibos smoothie bowl
Baking Ginger blogger Clara-Jane Bjorkman shows local flair with this healthy morning pear and rooibos smoothie bowl recipe.
Siphokazi Mdlankomo’s decadent chocolate-stuffed vetkoek
We love a savoury vetkoek, but a dessert one? Even better! Masterchef final contestant Siphokazi shows us how to enjoy this treat stuffed with chocolate!
Pay tribute to local flavour with this spicy rum cocktail
Hints of spice and citrus sing throughout this local spicy rum cocktail, making it the ultimate cheer to South Africa’s diversity. Sit back, and enjoy!
This traditional umleqwa gets a modern update
Umleqwa is a traditional dish that uses an indigenous chicken that is mostly homegrown. Serve this dish over rice, samp or pap to make a hearty meal for the family.
Prime rib roast with mashed white beans
Meat and mash are one of our favourite South African combos! Make this dish extra glam by serving up a prime rib roast with white bean mash.
Feed the entire family with this lemon and poppyseed trifle
Trifle is a favourite this time of year! Be different and daring for your festivities with our decadent and delicious lemon and poppyseed trifle.
Ginger-braised pork roast with baby marrow
Pork, or rather gammon, is a traditional feast for South African Christmas roasts. This ginger-braised pork roast is the perfect main!
Brandy & coke Christmas cocktails
Feeling kitsch this year? Celebrate Christmas in true South African style with these Brandy and rooibos Christmas cocktails!