Friday braai day: The perfect steak
The old favourite – steak – is the first thing I think about when I hear the word ‘braai’. So I thought I’d treat you to some of my favourite tips and tricks this week so you can get the perfect steak every time.
Lamb and apricot sosaties
We love Cape Malay flavours and we bring them to life in these lovely lamb and apricot sosaties. We have all the classic flavours of coriander, turmeric and cinnamon. And if you can’t get hold of Turkish apricots, simply buy some normal dried apricots and peaches and soak them in warm water for 20 minutes to get that plumped effect.
Lungi Nhlanhla’s sweet potato salad
We are throwing it back this Thursday to when we featured the talented Lungi Nhlanhla in MyKitchen and she shared her bright and beautiful anchovy and sweet potato salad with us. Check her out at Lungi’s Corner for even more deliciousness.
These Images were taken on the Momenta's Project South Africa Workshop 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo copyright Fredrik Sjöstrand/Momenta Workshops 2016.
UCOOK and Abalimi Bezekhaya: A partnership looking to the future
UCOOK is one of South Africa’s top food box delivery service providers, and it’s not just because of their mouth-watering recipes. Their e-food company has a long-standing partnership with NGO, Abalimi Bezekhaya, their primary supplier of organic, high-quality fresh produce. As of March 2017, UCOOK will be contributing a generous portion of its gross profits to Abalimi’s developing agricultural project, Harvest of Hope.
The low-down on Gutsy Green, PLUS an amazing giveaway
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.
Licorish Bistro: Jozi’s casual dining hotspot
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 the chance to experience a well thought out plate full of flavour and colour. Head Chef Karel Jacobs is always adding and enhancing the menu enabling the restaurant to evolve and keep up with the latest trends.
Going Gutsy Green
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 been there. So when Gutsy Green called me to tell me all about the new start-up, I was all ears.
Paul Hollywood is exploring Cape Town’s baking scene
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 City Bakes, airing on The Food Network in May this year.
There’s a new summer menu at one of our favourite hangouts, Lust Bistro & Bakery
Located on the blissful Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek, Lust Bistro & Bakery welcomes patrons into a worldly atmosphere filled with warmth and contentment. The enticing aromas of freshly baked artisan bread (which we still can’t get enough of, by the way) is enough to make you want to stay there forever. But that is just the beginning.
Jamie's Italian
Fine Italian dining, at Jamie’s Italian South Africa
When word first got out that the man himself, Jamie Oliver, would be opening a branch of Jamie’s Italian in South Africa, foodies and non-foodies alike could barely contain their excitement. Besides being a celebrated cookbook author, having his own television show and selling a range of kitchen- and cookware, Oliver can also proudly boast the vast popularity of his restaurant, now reaching 19 countries across the globe.