Macros vs Micros
We break down the science behind Macro and Micro-nutrients. What is on the menu? Raw, paleo, keto, plant based, good fats, bad fats, ethical eating, farm to table…The world of dietary advice is more confusing than ever. While diets, dietary choices and our relationships with food is fraught with emotional and cultural influences, the question remains: “What should I...Read More
Frozen vs Fresh – your secret weapon in the food fight.
Freeze the midweek meal meltdown. Gone are the days of frozen vegetables being the dark sheep of the home cooking game. Innovations in food processing technology, a new understanding of nutrients and healthy eating and a growing awareness of food waste have all influenced the market for frozen vegetables. I thought frozen was unhealthy. Nope – For many reasons,...Read More
Still on the fence about air frying?
Asking yourself… “Should I get an air fryer?” If you’ve held out on the whole air fryer craze, this might change your mind.  There are many reasons NOT to buy an air fryer. It’s weird to have a ugly robot humming like a vacuum cleaner and taking up counter space. Yes, air fryers aren’t really pretty, and they are loud…No denying that. Despite what...Read More
Pizza Braai for Victory & Leftover Frittata!
Hope for the best, plan for the worst. South African’s are a mercurial bunch. We are so different, so diverse, so proud. Is it  a good Seven Colour plate with chicken and beetroot, or a braai with plain whitebread braaibroodjies. Do you choose Samp and beef potjie, or Runners and unsalted pap? There is only one thing that unites us all. Once, every four...Read More
Spring Food Festivals and Markets
Venture out and find your foodie-feet! In our minds, September is just one sunset away from the 16th of December and we all know that is when the year officially ends. From here its all garden parties, wedding season and year end functions, and we feel completely ill prepared to deal with this level of socializing just yet. To help us cope with the sudden explosion...Read More
The cost of feeding our addiction
What’s the planet’s coffee budget? An addictive kind of love. Our love affair with coffee is well documented – we joke about it, we write tv shows about it, it’s our go-to no-pressure social engagement: “We should get coffee sometime.” It might not be as life ruining as an addiction to gambling or hard drugs, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be responsible...Read More
What is coffee culture?
Keep the cup, but drop the guilt. South Africa might have taken it’s time but it has come to the party in a big way. Coffee culture is a way of coming together, being social, but also skipping out of the stress of having a full length, multi-course sit down meal with someone. In the modern commitment-phobic world, having coffee with someone is basically just the...Read More
The Viral TikTok Recipe: Cheesy Cauliflower Steak
Cheesy Cauliflower Steak Gaining popularity on TikTok due to its simplicity and jam-packed flavour, the Cheesy Cauliflower Steak recipe is an innovative way to transform an everyday vegetable into something truly delicious. In this article, we will delve into the secrets behind this viral sensation, explain what makes it so incredibly delicious, and provide you with...Read More
Vegan braai inspirations
(We mean braai with vegans, not braai the actual vegan.) Story time. My mom is an amazing cook, and an even better hostess. She is relaxed, attentive, organised and no amount of flopped soufflé or burnt pampoen-koekies will ever crack her calm hostess façade. My mother the meat-eater. She cooks wonderful meaty stews, piles of lamb shanks, pots of oxtail, rich meaty...Read More