• If you frequent the Oranjezicht market, you’ve more than likely come across Oni. READ MORE: Stock up on fresh ingredients at the Oranjezicht night market Oni is all about handmade gourmet onigiri and other authentic Japanese snacks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oni (@howsyouroni) You can feast on different flavours of onigiri, from wasabi salmon to kimchi & edamame, on Wednesdays at the Oranjezicht night market. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oni (@howsyouroni) But if you want more of Oni’s delicious offerings on other days of the week,…

    Banana pancakes This is a wonderful combination of banana and egg in the form of fluffy pancakes. It makes a quick and healthy breakfast. PREP TIME: 2 mins | COOKING TIME: 6 min | SERVES: 1 INGREDIENTS 1 egg A ripe banana, mashed 1 tsp of butter or coconut oil METHOD Use a whisk to lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl. Add the mashed banana, mix well and set aside. Heat a non-stick frying pan. Once hot, add the butter and pour in the banana batter, swirling to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook over…

    Spaghetti carbonara Back to the basics with one of the most loved recipes of all time—spaghetti carbonara! PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOKING TIME: 15 mins | TOTAL TIME: 25 mins | SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS 300 g spaghetti 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100 g bacon, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 50 g Parmesan, grated 2 eggs METHOD Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add a pinch of salt and the spaghetti and boil for 8 minutes then drain, but reserve a cup of the cooking liquid. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying…

    Ginger ale & citrus Pimm’s punch Bringing the spice with this citrus Pimm’s punch.  PREP TIME 15 min + refrigeration | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 125 g strawberries, sliced thinly 1 orange halved, thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced 700 ml Pimm’s No 1 1 lebanese cucumber  1.25 litre chilled dry ginger ale 1 cup fresh mint leaves METHOD PLACE strawberries, orange and lime in a large serving jug. Add Pimm’s; stir to combine. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. JUST before serving, cut cucumber into very thin slices on the diagonal and add to the jug. Stir in…

    Treat yourself and 3 of your closest friends to a night out with dinner and drinks at OBZ cafe – all for under R400. Think BBQ ribs, sticky chicken wings, and more. If you’re looking for an affordable birthday party idea, grab 2 of these deals and your party planning responsibilities are sorted. You have until 1 March 2023 to save 48% – don’t miss out! https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/cape-town/vouchers/a-platter-and-drinks-for-4-at-obz-cafe/ Details Location: OBZ Cafe, 115 Lower Main Rd Observatory Cape Town Operating hours: Daily from 7:30am to 10pm Contact: [email protected] Looking for more deals in your area? Take a look at what else is…

    Rainbow bowl A colourful bowl of goodness! Try  this as a healthy lunch meal. TOTAL TIME 15 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 400 g black beans 1 tsp…