With the sad disappearance of Hellmann’s mayo from store shelves, NOMU has stepped up to the plate and created South Africa’s first “CrowdSauced” mayo. What started out as a light-hearted joke, turned into the creation of a physical product for South African consumers to test and enjoy – all in about four weeks. A story in three parts: NOMU’s MAYU is a non-tangy homestyle mayonnaise that answers the call of desperate mayo lovers in SA. Plus, they’re giving back to the community by donating all proceeds from the first run of 1000 MAYU products to Peninsula School Feeding. If this…
Apple pie doughnuts a la mode Dessert has never been easier! PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOK TIME 15 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 6 store-bought cinnamon doughnuts…
The season has brought its bounty into your home, but sometimes there are more gifts from your garden than you know what to do with. Air drying can extend the life of herbs by a very long time. The best method varies depending on what you want to dry. Here is a quick guide to air-drying them: Best herbs for air drying The sturdier the herb, the better for air drying. These are herbs like rosemary, sage, thyme, and parsley. They can easily be air-dried indoors or outdoors, unlike more moist herbs. They can be tied with string or ribbon and…
‘Dynamite comes in small packages’ – this statement cannot be further from the truth when it comes to chia seeds. Although tiny in size, these edible seeds are incredibly rich…
There’s nothing like a juicy burger to fuel your days of adventuring in Cape Town. With a seemingly endless array of dining spot options in the Mother City, deciding on one place can be overwhelming. To narrow down the options, we asked you for your top spots. Here’s your burger guide (in no particular order) 1. Jerry’s Burger Bar View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jerry’s Burger Bar (@jerrysburgerbar) Humbly self-described as just a “burger joint”, Jerry’s is the most recommended spot for the best burgers in Cape Town from locals. Boasting locations in Blouberg,…
Charred peaches with berry rose water yoghurt Tangy, sweet and smoky. This Charred peaches with berry rose water yoghurt is the prefect mid-day dessert or on a warm…
At one stage or another, you’ll find yourself with a roll of frozen puff pastry, unsure what you should do with it. It could be leftover from a batch of homemade pies, or perhaps you just impulse-bought it (like me) and it hasn’t left the freezer since. Either way, here are four simple ways to use a roll of puff pastry sweet and savoury style, with help from TikTok: Sweet & Savoury mini puff pastry tarts https://www.tiktok.com/@figandoliveplatter/video/7121179411973541163 These are simple, delicious and look gorgeous once they’re served up. Get creative with the fillings too. For the sweet tooth, fill with…
Mexican Burrito salad bowl ARIBA! Try this healthy Mexican inspired burrito salad bowl. Perfect for your next work lunch. PREP TIME 15 min | COOK TIME 5 min…
Many Capetonians are moving towards more plant-based diets as part of a healthy, fit and fab lifestyle. Our diet affects how we appear, feel and operate on a daily basis. And if you’re on the train to “Feel-Good Central” then you might want to start slurping on some cold-pressed juice or opt for a few potent shots of your favourite body-cleansing concoction. Here are a few spots to shop to get that healthy glow: One Juice: If you’re keen on detoxing this year, One Juice is ready to save the day. It’s Cleanse products will put a spring in your…
Cameroonian Traditional dishes may be falling out of favour in the Central African country, but that is if one fails to factor in this new initiative: Generations: Partners…