• Stud. The Burger Shop in Sea Point’s philosophy is “no frills, no fuss, no bull—just beef,” giving you a chance to take burgers back to the basics. Picture: Stud. The Burger Shop Stud. was founded on the idea of providing single-origin Boran stud beef. It focuses on simple, high-quality ingredients. Their pure beef, freshly made tomato sauce, creamy mayo, mustard, and banging brioche buns are sure to make your tastebuds say “yes, please!” Picture: Stud. The Burger Shop Stud. recreates the classic burger, bringing back a sense of nostalgia while maintaining sustainable production methods on their farm. Picture: Stud. The…

    Read about the wonders of sumac and get adventurous with your cooking by incorporating it into your food. Sumac is a spice known for its deep crimson colour and crushed beaded texture. Widely used in Middle-Eatern households, some may not yet know about this incredibly versatile spice and the rich history that comes with it. The Sumac spice is made by harvesting sumac berries found growing in clusters at the top of long branches of sumac trees. These trees are populated in regions throughout East Asia, along the Mediterranean and even in North America. The sumac berries harvested for spice…

    Vegetarian chilli with guacamole A wholesome vegetarian meal if you are looking to try something new! TOTAL TIME 45minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 2 celery stalks 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper,  deseeded and chopped 2 fresh red chillies, finely chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp fresh oregano leaves 2 cups vegetable stock 400 g 70% dark chocolate, grated 400 g tinned four-bean-mix, grain and rinsed 1 tbsp sugar ¾ cup finely grated mature cheddar cheese 156…

    Nothing says summer like a get-together in the sun! Use our five tips to host a beautiful garden tea party: 1. Make use of your own flowers. There’s no need to blow your budget on beautiful blooms if you have a garden full of flowers at your disposal. Use them to fill a couple of little vases in one long line down the middle of the table. This creates a modern, eye-catching centrepiece. You can also skip flowers completely and fill vases with fruit. 2. Surprise your guests with a tea twist! Treat your guests to a tea they’ve never tried,…

    Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Italy, Syria – and Prieska? It’s not the first place you think of when you hear the word ‘pistachios’ but it should be! Katelyn Allegra aka The Kate Tin travels to the Northern Cape to visit South Africa’s first pistachio farm. Written by Katelyn Allegra ‘Beware of the kudus’, was the message that popped up on my phone from Rina Coetzee. I was on the long road to Prieska which winds from the Western Cape through the Cedarberg and into the Northern Cape. It is a breathtaking trip but one that many people thought I was, erm,…