Published on November 12, 2016

Whip out the flour, eggs and butter and brush up on your your choux pastry skills; eclairs have made a comeback and are looking more glamorous than ever before!

Published on November 10, 2016

We all saw it on a particularly gripping episode of MasterChef Australia. Soon after, food bloggers caught on to the unusual trend. Now, top chefs are introducing unlikely ingredients to their dessert menus, such as sugary vegetables. We take a closer look at this quirky foodie craze.

Published on November 6, 2016

Ever since MK editor Heather wrote a blog post about her surprisingly healthy habit of eating chocolate cake for breakfast (and shared an amazing chocolate cake recipe, which you can find here), I have been wondering whether this brekkie trend is as good as it sounds. Eating chocolate for breakfast seems more like an early Christmas gift than something that’s...

Published on November 5, 2016

We have good news for all the low-carb lovers out there – South Africa’s biggest sandwich franchise, The Sandwich Baron, has recently revealed an additional Banting-friendly menu! Co-founder Sally J’Arlette-Joy felt the health benefits she experienced from following the wildly popular diet needed to be shared with the broader public. And so, the inspiration for […]

Published on November 4, 2016

What’s entertaining without a beautifully set table? These mosaic-style prints, delicate patterns and intricate textures will take you and your guests on an exotic trip to Morocco.

Published on November 3, 2016

Are you looking for a great way to spend a night indoors with your friends? Why not throw a spectacular movie night with our fun and festive decor and food tips.

Published on November 3, 2016

Confession time: I’m not the biggest fan of food trends. I think food is best when left out of the trend scope and kept simple, yet delicious. Hey, that’s just me. But when the UK’s Independent announced a food trend on the horizon for 2016, it got my attention...

Published on October 26, 2016

Can you think of a better way to spend a pleasant day than an afternoon in the Cape Winelands? Eikendal does you one better and throws pizza into the mix.

Published on October 25, 2016

Do you want to serve up afternoon tea, but are worried about the heat? Our iced rooibos is just what you need as an accompaniment to your cakes and pastries.

Published on October 24, 2016

New food trends pop up all the time, but this one may just hang around a little longer. A trip to the farmer’s market has become one of the most popular Saturday-morning activities around South Africa, thanks to consumers wanting to get their hands on organic produce, fresh ingredients and unprocessed foods. Haven’t joined the movement yet? Here’s why you...