In South Africa, Heritage Day celebrates the nation’s diversity and culture, where braaied meat isn’t the only thing on the menu that day. With its various cultures, languages and foods there are a lot that bring our people together, as our love for food connects us to one another’s cultures and origins. Food is one […]
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Internet users react to a mother of seven feeding her children ‘smiley’ for the first time. TikTok creator @kamophacane gained massive popularity from internet users when she introduced her children to one of South Africa’s traditional cuisines. In the video, the woman cooks a meal for her blended family, later giving them a taste. According […]
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If you have a sweet tooth, then you are most likely to like honey, and if you have ever felt bad about loving it so much you don’t need to there are proven health benefits of having at least one spoon of honey a day, stated by health publications and nutritionists. Just like everything else, […]
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Is there anything that embodies the South African culture the way that food does? From the traditional mzansi braai to the mixture of meat and vegetables in a warm plate of potjie kos, not to forget the bunny chow and gatsby, each complimentary to their cities of origin Durban and Cape Town. However, another popular […]
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Weekends are the time to relax, this means going outdoors, exploring your city, and catching up on all the things you missed out on during the week. Even if you have nowhere to go, simply throwing yourself onto the couch and tuning in to watch your favourite movie or series is good enough, but there […]
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If you are a black South African you would know the importance of broth, often known as gravy, when cooking meat. I know for a fact that no matter how much I try to be explorative with my cooking skills, when it comes to cooking meat, my dad would very much prefer that it has […]
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If you are one person who loves the spicier things in life then you would be happy to learn that spicy food has health benefits and that it is important that you consume it now and again. Some people prefer to shy away from spicy food because of their intolerance, but if you are lucky […]
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The craving for a greasy cheeseburger comes more often than we’d like and when you’re trying to take a healthier approach to your eating habits, swapping regular fries for sweet potato fries seems like a smart choice. But is it really? According to an article published on this specific debate, Emma Willingham, a clinical dietitian […]
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It is often said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but one could argue that, that might be the way to the hearts of every South African. From some of the most tender servings of steak, to the flaming hot meat on the braai coals and if there is not […]
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Whenever you think of venturing into a healthy diet, fruit is definitely your second option after vegetables. Fruits are a source of vitamins and nutrients needed by the body to fully function and maintain good health. If that’s the case then, what about dried fruit? Does it have the same effect? This is what nutritionists […]
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Cooking in the kitchen has never been so nice, as man finds himself trying to make a meal while he was drunk. TikTok creator @mr_solution90 posted a video of a man sleeping on top of a chair trying to cook while he was under the influence of alcohol, which gained massive popularity online. In the […]
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With the cold fronts passing through the Western Cape this week, perhaps we could use this abundance of rain as a kickstarter to planting water-loving veggies. These veggies thrive in water-rich environments, and while we can’t rely completely on rain, one could consider installing proper irrigation to ensure these wet soil lovers receive all the […]
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