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Masala magic: top tips for yummy Indian curries

July 22, 2015

While anyone can put ingredients together, it takes just a little know-how to master the basics that lie behind producing a really great curry. Once you’ve got your head around these critical curry questions you won’t have to rely … Read More

Winter warmers: hot products that beat the chill (part 1)

July 15, 2015

A delicious stew, mouthwatering soup, yummy fondue or steaming hot drink will warm you up from the inside out this winter – and we’ve got fabulous products that will make you long to get into the kitchen to whip … Read More

Winter harvest guide: our quick guide to seasonal eating in SA

July 1, 2015

We all know we should try to eat fruits and veggies that are in season. They have been freshly harvested so offer the ultimate levels of nutrition; they haven’t languished in cold storage so they are crisp, fresh and … Read More

The Ultimate Winter Casserole: Our Secrets for the Best Stews Ever

June 8, 2015

If you get it right, a hearty winter stew packed with root veggies, a succulent gravy and melt-in-your-mouth morsels of meat is the ultimate winter comfort food. We’ve rounded up a few, very simple basics you should try for … Read More

Brain food: our exam-time survival guide

June 3, 2015

The full-force arrival of winter this week coincides with exam season throughout much of South Africa. Studying for exams brings its own stresses: emotions run high (for both kids and their parents) and energy often runs low. Now is … Read More

Sweet treats: six dessert recipes to savour

July 18, 2014

Our feel-good desserts turn even ordinary weeknight meals into a special occasion – nothing rounds off a meal quite like a homemade sweet treat. Keep the grey weather at bay with indulgent baked puddings or rich, fruity desserts that add … Read More

Comfort cooking: why Chef Franck Dangereux really loves winter

June 27, 2014 | 1 Comment

We are ardent admirers of Franck Dangereux, chef and co-founder of The Foodbarn in Noordhoek. His classical French cooking style really shows off the very best side of our cast iron and stoneware cookware, and we love his honest, … Read More

Cold remedies: hot drinks to chase away the chill

June 25, 2014

When the temperature drops, there’s nothing like cupping a piping-hot mug of something delicious in your hands to warm you up from the inside out. Whether you go for healthy options like hot ginger and honey or indulge in … Read More

Play with fire: titillate your taste buds with chillies

June 6, 2014

Chillies aren’t called red hot for nothing: not only can they make you break out in a sweat, they add a delicious, exotic twist and intense flavour to any dish. Whether you like them mildly provocative or downright sadistic … Read More

Warm up winter: comforting casseroles chase away the chill

May 12, 2014

For cooks, winter is the time to resurrect your favourite comfort-food recipes. There’s nothing quite like simmering stews, hearty soups, delectable roasts and comforting casseroles to warm you up during frosty winter weather. Round off the menu with hot puds like … Read More