This fragrant herb is not only delicious in a number of recipes, but also packs a nutritional punch. Eating more rosemary has a proven impact on the health of your body and your brain, and may even be the secret to a longer life! Read on for all the reasons why you should be incorporating more rosemary into your diet. 1. High in Manganese Manganese is important for metabolic function, and also helps the body form clots, which let injuries heal faster. 2. May Reduce Cancer Risk Rosemary contains a compound called carnosic acid, which is a powerful antioxidant. Studies…
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate the festival of lights! Diwali symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, or good over evil. The bright and colourful lamps and…
We’re always looking for easy summer refreshments, and ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters has got us covered with their famous Rock Shandy recipe. This iconic drink is served at the best bars, restaurants, and clubhouses around South Africa. Plus it’s quick to mix and delicious to drink with only three ingredients: soda water, lemonade, and ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters. Less is more with the Angostura Rock Shandy. As more consumers shift their focus to health and moderation, low and no-alcohol drinks are gaining in popularity. The low-ABV movement is spreading around the world as people want to enjoy adult beverages with friends -…
Treat yourself to some summer foodie escapes! We’re sharing our four best deals for gourmet foodie experiences – all for under R500. Whether you’re looking for a massage…
Convenience is often at the expense of health – but SPAR has launched a range of freshly-prepared meals and snacks that don’t compromise on nutrition. The newly launched Fresh Convenience Range is now available through the FOOD STALL at SPAR and offers a variety of tasty meals to satisfy South African appetites. From pizzas and quiches, to lasagne and cottage pie, this new range is full of family-favourites. This range of grab-and-go meals is ideal for the customer on-the-go who is looking for quick and easy eating experiences. There are even single-serve and kiddie-sized meals for quick weeknight dinners, as…
FoodTok is at it again with a 1-ingredient crepe recipe. Quick and easy or too good to be true? Chef approved The TikTok video in question was published…
We’ve selected the ingredients we thought most useful to be converted for everyday and special-occasion cooking and baking, and have put together a comprehensive volume-to-weight conversion chart for your convenience. We’ve carefully weighed out each ingredient in our test kitchen, and we hope our conversion chart will be very useful in your home kitchen. Because all ingredients have different densities, 1 cup of one ingredient will not be equal in weight for the same volume of another ingredient – hence the importance of a conversion chart. READ MORE: How to calculate catering quantities per person Our conversion chart will also…
20-year-old Daniël de Bruin is off to France in December for a two-month internship at Michelin-star Restaurant JAN. Restaurant JAN is a fine-dining experience in Nice on the…
International Chefs Day is all about celebrating chefs and the culinary know-how they share with younger generations. From innovative food trends to sustainable ingredient sourcing, chefs know it all. The best way to learn more about chefs, what they do, and the importance of healthy eating is to experience it yourself. We’re sharing a few creative ways to get the kids into the kitchen and learning as they go from one of the most important types of chef: The Home Chef. Think fun, healthy recipes that offer nutrition and enjoyment. Cooking as an art Cooking healthy food at home is…