The South African food community was celebrated yesterday at the annual Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, boasting a range of well-deserving winners. The stars, chefs. and die-hard foodies of the South African food community gathered at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town on 23 March 2026 for the coveted Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards. The focus was to honour chefs and restaurants who continue to elevate and define South African dining. The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards are a celebration of the incredible talent, passion and dedication that make South Africa’s food scene so extraordinary. It’s about more than…
What do you get when you take indigenous ingredients and match them with stories of who first used them, how and why, and then pair them with top-rated…
Chicken has a bit of a reputation. Undercook it and you’ve got problems, overcook it and you’re left chewing through something suspiciously close to cardboard. Add to that the endless advice – season generously, cook it through, don’t wash it – and suddenly a simple dinner feels like a science experiment. But before any of that, there’s one small step that quietly makes a big difference: pat it dry. Read more: 1 Ingredient, 4 Ways: Whole Roast Chicken It’s not glamorous. It won’t trend on your feed. But it’s the kind of kitchen habit that separates “fine” chicken from why is this so good? chicken. Why drying your chicken matters Whether you’re roasting a whole bird, pan-frying thighs or crisping up wings, moisture is the enemy of a good…
At Darling Sweet, our slogan – “Take Your Time” or “Vat Jou Tyd” or “Thatha ixesha lakho” – is the philosophy that guides us. Crafting our handcrafted treats…
Monday dinner? Sorted! This creamy mushroom and bacon spaghetti is the kind of comforting, no-fuss dish that feels a little indulgent without asking too much of you after a long day. Think golden, crispy bacon folded through a silky, garlicky cream sauce, with earthy mushrooms adding depth and just the right amount of richness. It’s simple, satisfying, and comes together with pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Perfect for those evenings when time is short but cravings are big, this pasta delivers on flavour without the effort. A generous twirl of spaghetti, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and dinner…
With the help of ready-roasted and prepared chicken available from grocery stores, roast chicken has become a firm staple in many households. And who could argue against them?…
The shorter days and cooler temperatures of autumn signal the end of the outdoor growing season for most plants, but for herbs grown indoors, the transition is less dramatic. A kitchen windowsill, a shelf near a north-facing window or a small counter space with a grow light is all that is needed to keep a productive herb garden going through the colder months. The herbs that do best in these conditions are those that have evolved to cope with lower light levels, whether in woodland environments, in the shade of taller plants or in climates where bright sun is not…
Comforting, hearty and just a little bit wholesome, this Brinjal Bolognese Bake is the kind of dish that turns an ordinary weeknight into something worth lingering over. Think…
Ran out of eggs mid-mix? Baking for a vegan friend? Or just curious about switching things up? Good news: egg-free baking isn’t the compromise it used to be. With a few clever swaps, your cakes stay fluffy, your muffins stay moist, and your cookies still disappear far too quickly. Before you start subbing, it helps to know what eggs actually do in a recipe. They bind ingredients, add moisture, help bakes rise, and give structure and colour. No single replacement ticks every box – but the right one, used well, works like a charm. So, what to use instead? Flaxseed meal A quiet overachiever. Flaxseed adds a subtle nuttiness and works beautifully as a binder…
Well-marbled pork steak, seasoned properly and seared in a sizzling hot griddle pan, topped with a slice of caramelised onion and balsamic compound butter, is irresistible. We recommend…