While shoveling handfuls of popcorn into your mouth during a captivating movie, a question may cross your mind — can I grow my own popcorn? Sure, you can go to…
Johnny Hexburg‘s comprehensive collection of proudly South African artisanal chilli sauces has grown from a simple evolution of a local farmers market’s not-so-hot hot sauce offering in 2016 to…
Homemade yoghurt & labneh Why buy when you can make your own? Here’s how to master the basics of yoghurt and labneh making. Homemade yoghurt TOTAL TIME 8…
On Friday the 3rd of March 2023 we attended the avocado season launch hosted by the South African Avocado Growers Association. The event took place at Upper Union Restaurant…
The end of summer signals the unfortunate end of the tomato season. While we still have a few weeks in SA to enjoy our plants before the temperatures drop, it’s…
Whether you’re having a dry month, moderating your alcohol, wanting to be a more inclusive host or just want to dip your toe into the increasing non-alcoholic spirits trend,…
Trying to fit larger, more cumbersome appliances into a smaller kitchen space can cause endless frustration. But the thing is, those days are over – or, at least, they…
Ever noticed that the salads you order at restaurants are somehow more delicious than the ones you put together at home? Every bite seems to have perfect crunch and…
The season has brought its bounty into your home, but sometimes there are more gifts from your garden than you know what to do with. Air drying can extend the…
‘Dynamite comes in small packages’ – this statement cannot be further from the truth when it comes to chia seeds. Although tiny in size, these edible seeds are incredibly rich in…
At one stage or another, you’ll find yourself with a roll of frozen puff pastry, unsure what you should do with it. It could be leftover from a batch…
We all have a guilty pleasure, and if we’re being honest, pasta is probably most of ours. Diet culture tends to make carbs a sin, but thanks to all…
It’s no secret that TikTok has influenced our foodie choices over the past year or so. We’ve used milk frothers to whip our butter, we’ve hunted down the nearest…
How to pickle onions Quickly and easily make your own pickled onions at home! They’re a must-have ingredient to keep in the fridge to add gourmet flavours to sandwiches,…
Have you ever experienced the overwhelming feeling of standing in line at a coffee shop, looking at the menu you might even be sweating a little, because there are…