Pumpkin plants are best known for their large orange fruits, but the entire plant has culinary and nutritional value, from seeds to stems. One often-overlooked part of the plant is the leaves. Known as pumpkin greens, these vibrant, edible leaves are a staple in various traditional dishes and offer a range of health benefits. Young pumpkin leaves are tender and flavourful, with a taste that falls somewhere between spinach and string beans. They’re rich in essential nutrients and are especially popular in West African, Asian, and Caribbean cuisines. Whether you grow your own pumpkins or find the greens at a…
Cold weather got you down? Warm up with a bowl of this hearty, sausage-packed creamy bean soup – it’s comfort in every spoonful. ALSO SEE: Butternut and coconut soup…
No more dry edges, sweaty plastic, or blue-green mould creeping in. Get the best out of your cheese, whether it’s an extra-mature chunk of cheddar or a wedge of soft creamy gorgonzola, by storing it properly. Cheese, in all honesty, is alive. It’s a beautiful process of preservation that deserves some extra loving care after it’s been bought from the store. Find the best storing methods for a range of cheeses below, plus what to do with the random bits leftover in the back of your fridge. How to store cheese properly Cheese, much like sourdough starter, is alive. It…
Golden, crunchy schnitzels meet creamy mashed potatoes in this comforting dish, finished with a sweet-and-tangy pink lady apple and onion pickle that cuts through the richness beautifully. It’s…
Whether you live in a small garden flat, a high-rise apartment with a balcony, or just have a few pots on a windowsill, you can turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost, cleanly and (mostly) smell-free, right on your kitchen counter. Gone are the days of overpriced nursery compost and the guilt that comes with throwing away mouldy fruit or soggy veggies you never got around to eating. With this beginner-friendly guide to kitchen composting, you’ll help the planet and grow thriving plants, one bin at a time. Is composting really worth the effort? Not only is compost packed with…
Checkers Sixty60 drivers are winning hearts across South Africa — not just for speedy deliveries, but for their impressive dance moves that have gone viral. The TikTok user…
In a landmark moment for South African viticulture, a Stellenbosch wine crafted by an all-women team has been crowned Best International Cabernet Sauvignon at the prestigious 2025 International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London. According to IOL, the award-winning Le Grand Vin de Stellenbosch “La Grande Sélection” Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, produced by Le Grand Domaine, triumphed over top-tier entries from global wine powerhouses, including Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Australia. A taste of excellence from Devon Valley Le Grand Domaine is perched on the upper slopes of Devon Valley, where vineyards have flourished since the 18th century. The winery’s striking 2022 vintage…
Who needs cutlery when the spoon is the snack? These crackerbread spoons topped with watermelon preserve, creamy gorgonzola and pops of balsamic caviar are the kind of bite-sized…
Wine is one thing, but the wild world of whisky? That’s a whole other story. Whisky menus alone can leave even the boldest connoisseur second-guessing whether to sip, swirl, or give up entirely and stick to bourbon. Wait, what? Bourbon is whisky? And what’s a single malt again? Pop a squat, sit back and relax, and let us school you on how to order your next whisky like a seasoned pro. Whisky or Whiskey? Spelling really does matter here. ‘Whisky’ refers to the spirit produced in Scotland, Canada, and Japan. ‘Whiskey’ refers to the spirit produced in Ireland and the United States.…
From gracing the country’s finest kitchens to viral cook-alongs, building a business and publishing a cookbook, there’s nothing ordinary about Chef Ollie. He has an appetite for life,…