These buns are raisin-free - a good alternative if you're not partial to raisins and currants. I used my tried and tested recipe for Extra Spicy Hot Cross Buns and adapted the recipe to include grated Flash Gala apples, lots of cinnamon and vanilla p

Loadshedding is driving me batty. The constant checking to see at what time the electricity will be switched off and the racing against the clock is taking its toll. So much so that, when we got a bit of reprieve over one weekend, I rejoiced - I was

This is one of the recipes that established my reputation in the early years. Very few of the ingredients have changed, but I now roast the vegetables first. Serve it garnished with butternut crisps for a special occasion. SERVES 6 Adjust the oven ra

One aim of observing World Poetry Day is to change the perception of poetry as an outdated form of art to one which enables society as a whole to regain and assert its identity. And since Koe'sister is all about komvandaan storytelling, we decided to

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Have you ever heard of an “amma-ding”(or “amma thing”)? It is the term my maternal grandma from the Northern Cape used to refer to any garment - from a cardigan to a jacket - to be used as an extra layer when the weather turns cold. This “amma”(I ass

Our mission is to create a space where local food entrepreneurs can access state-of-the-art shared kitchen space and equipment, support services, and learning and networking opportunities. We curate unique culinary experiences, markets and events for

As I'm writing this, I am watching the latest episode of Come Dine With Me, where contestants not only have to deal with a winning menu that pleases everyone, but also the positive/negative criticism of the guests. Each contestant, must cook for gues

More than just the faddish darlings of trendy chefs, microgreens are finding a fresh way into home kitchens. These succulent seedlings (of a variety of vegetables and herbs) are becoming widely used as part of the typical family diet. It's not just b

Soos dit maar oudergewoonte die geval is, reën dit mos op Paassondag, selfs hier in Benin! Dan dink ek terug aan dié Bybelversie: “Jesus wept”. Dis vir my een van die eenvoudigste maar ook diepgaande verse in die Bybel. Dit bring my altyd tot stilsta

Maak 2 x 1 liter-flesse. WENK: Gebruik altyd'n skoon lepel wanneer jy kimchi uit die fles skep, anders gaan dit vinnig galsterig word. Sny die kool middeldeur en sny die harde dele in die middel uit. Draai elke halwe om en sny dit in linte en plaas d

How food entrepreneurs are thriving in the V&A's Makers Landing A BATTLE FOR JUSTICE WOMEN CAUGHT IN THE NET OF BLUE POLITICS THREE LOCAL FISHERWOMEN SHARED THEIR AUTHENTIC TRADITIONAL SEAFOOD RECIPES WITH US + Cape Town stage legend Terry Fortune's

You wrote your first cookbook, My Cape Malay Kitchen, as a way to grieve for your father. This was followed by Spice Odyssey in 2019 and Curried in 2021. You're on a roll! Please tell us about the catalyst for your new cookbook, Modern Cape Malay Coo

For South African small-scale fisheries (SSFs), the concept of Blue Justice gained momentum in the post-apartheid period, when the long battle for social and economic justice started. They lost rights, access, livelihoods, and food security. The stor

With the warmer weather and our summer holidays almost here, we will without a doubt have lots of small get-togethers. This got me thinking that I’d adapt my gluten-free biscuits to make crackers or savoury biscuits for a cheese board or charcuterie

Remember back in May this year when Nathi Mthethwa, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, wanted to blow R22 million on an inconsequential flag monument while millions of South Africans go hungry every day? Perhaps he should take a page from a 92-year

I love beetroot and I so enjoyed making this terrine. The beetroot slices are layered, with roasted onion cream cheese spread between each layer, and the endresult is topped with salted caramel macadamia nuts. I served it with a drizzle of balsamic g

I’m fond of using nasturtium flowers in food and have been wanting to experiment with the leaves and seeds for a while. Today I tried my hand at nasturtium pesto and had it with French toast, homemade beetroot hummus and avocado. Delicious! According

Why look somewhere else when you can make a difference right where you are? Simply look out of your window beyond the hardship, and you will see the potential in your own community, says Geronimo de Klerk (20). Geronimo believes God has placed him wh

A few of years ago I started to make biltong in a food dehydrator - often also referred to as a biltong maker. There is really not much to it. Biltong also became my staple diet during the hard lockdown. We often just grab a few slices on the run - o

Today I was incredibly blessed, along with a few fellow Food Fairies, to experience a full moon sea harvest. Shihaam Domingo invited us to this foraging experience in Betty’s Bay. I was not sure what to expect, because it involved traversing rocks an

My favourite birthday gift ever is an old, scuffed green table from my late Ouma Zim. It is at least 60 years old. That table is my heritage. It’s my komvandaan. 13 March 2022 was my second birthday since Ouma’s passing in 2021. Last year, because my