Add a nostalgic twist to an old favourite dish

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Macaroni and cheese is known for being the go-to dish whenever one is looking for simplicity yet a homely taste and feeling.

The simplicity and pleasures of slow living

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Today's dish is so special because it is prepared with meat that came from my uncle's homestead all the way in Alice in the Eastern Cape.

Vitamin-packed wintery salads

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It is winter and therefore it comes with expectation that curries, stews and hearty soups will be the go-to comfort foods.

An ox tongue and green curry recipe

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An ox tongue is bought already cured and one just needs to boil it, slice and serve.

Easy peasy pies with a traditional twist

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Is the cold weather getting you in the mood for baking pies?

It’s all about the cheese

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How about a pap pizza decked with corned beef and mushrooms with generous sprinkles of gouda and mozzarella cheese in anticipation of the Cheese and Wine Festival ...

Mzansi Cuisine: Venda Tshisevho stew

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It's the first week of autumn and already the leaves are falling off the trees. Cape Town weather is sunnier than ever. ...

Take pride in African ingredients

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Ever been to one of the African food stores around Cape Town?

Load shedding-friendly Valentine’s Day meal

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Love is in the air, people are excited, red and white is everywhere you look.

February means food, music and wine

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February is known as the month of love. One can't talk of love or showing of affection without touching on food, music and wine.

Let’s talk lunchboxes

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A school lunchbox used to be a box with a compartment for a sandwich and another for a bottle of cool drink. Nowadays, it can be a combination of small containers ...

Raise your glass to good brews

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It is the Cape Town Festival of Beer this weekend and other people in different parts of the country are dying to be here.

Boerewors and smoor rolls

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In the past few weeks, I have had the divine pleasure of tasting individualistic expressions of what constitute a great boerewors.

Add grapefruit to your diet

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Last week, I found myself with a very unsettled stomach after attending a family gathering and also having a little bit of braaivleis.

Warm welcome to Spanish flavour

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Last week, I attended a food and wine pairing dinner at Durbanville Hills Wines and my experience inspired today's column. The winery is taking visitors on an eight-week ...

Benefits of raw versus cooked food

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As we approach festive season, we look for salad ideas to serve during the braai or at a get together.