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The low-down on Gutsy Green, PLUS an amazing giveaway

Published on March 20, 2017

Meal box delivery services are fast becoming more and more popular as people being to realise just how convenient they are. Our editor, Heather, recently tried out the new kid on the block – Gutsy Green (read her review here) and she loved it, so we decided to give you the inside scoop.

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Licorish Bistro: Jozi’s casual dining hotspot

Published on March 18, 2017

Licorish Bistro, situated in the bustling Nicolway Bryanston Shopping Centre, is a five-year-old restaurant run by Aki Hadjipetros. After nineteen years of running chain restaurants, Aki now runs four of his own which are situated all over Gauteng. Each restaurant offers diners a unique flavour, style and twist on the way in which they eat. This everyday eatery offers customers...

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Experience artisan pizzas at Jamie’s Italian this month

Published on March 16, 2017

Situated in Melrose Arch in the heart of Joburg, Jamie’s Italian is celebrating pizza in a whole new way. Oven-baked with the freshest ingredients and most spectacular flavours, they are showcasing a new pizza each week for the month of March.

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A festival welcome to this year’s Lusito Land

Published on March 15, 2017

The Lusito Land Festival started as a project to aid differently abled individuals in the Portuguese community in the Johannesburg area. This year it marks its 36th annual event with the celebration having grown to include the various diverse cultures mixed with the Portuguese heritage found in the surrounding areas of Gauteng. With a new venue and the classic Portuguese...

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Going Gutsy Green

Published on March 14, 2017

Okay, I’ll admit, I can be lazy in the week when it comes to making supper. Technically, it’s not really laziness that’s my biggest problem – my imagination is lazy. Sometimes, just sometimes, after a long day at work, the last thing I am capable of doing is making decisions between chicken or beef; roast or spag bol. We’ve all...

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Turn back the clock with these old-timey vintage kitchen utensils

Published on March 13, 2017

We are huge vintage kitchen fans here at MK headquarters and we’ve rounded up the best old school gadgets that we just know you’ll love. By Alexandra Nagel 1. BACCARAT STAINLESS-STEEL MASHER Bring fluffy, cloud-like mashed potatoes down to earth with this stainless-steel masher. They will taste like heaven – trust us. 2. BACCARAT GOURMET […]

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Paul Hollywood is exploring Cape Town’s baking scene

Published on March 8, 2017

From the icy temperatures of Reykjavik to the sunny shores of Cape Town, British baker Paul Hollywood has set off on another journey around the world to learn, taste, explore and bake in some of the most iconic baking cities around the world. And now he will be sharing those travels with us in the second season of Paul Hollywood...

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Pesto Princess launches an amazing summer recipe book, and it’s free!

Published on March 7, 2017

If you are as obsessed with pesto as we are (because who isn’t, right?), then you will be as delighted as we were to find out that foodie royale, Pesto Princess has released a downloadable recipe eBook that can be conveniently stored on your computer, tablet or phone for on the go meal inspiration.

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Twin chefs cooking for the love of food, PLUS their ABC home-made froyo

Published on March 5, 2017

They came. They cooked. They conquered. That is the motto of twins, Lebo and Tebo, who are cooking their way through the kitchens of Pretoria with their success in hosting pop-up dinners for those who enjoy quality food in the comfort of their own homes. In addition to that, they are regular contributors to food magazines, have cooked for the...

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Happy National Milk Tart Day! Plus our top 3 creative milk tart recipes

Published on February 27, 2017

Because if not, why not, right? We’ve all tried it, we all love it, and it reminds us of home. With a crisp shortbread crust and a milk-custard filling (made with plenty of eggs to achieve that light texture), it’s so classically perfect, it more than deserves a day all to itself.

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