• We all know the nutritional benefits of indulging in purple sweet potatoes. From the first bite, sweet potatoes take you on a culinary experience of texture and sweetness. They are also great in terms of range, allowing you to enjoy them in many different shapes adding their own specialty to each dish it served with.   Although tasty, sweet potatoes can be a bit of a trial and error when it comes to finding the right method on how to prepare them. Whether choosing to bake, fry or roast your sweet potatoes, I have realised that practice makes perfect and…

    Malnutrition in South Africa is an ongoing challenge that directly undermines human potential and social progress. While the South African Constitution guarantees everyone’s right in South Africa to food, a recent national survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) revealed that 63.5% of South African households face food insecurity.  These results were launched by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) on 10 October 2024.   Perhaps most tragic of all is that among them are families with children up to the age of five, where hunger and severe malnutrition are a daily reality. This grim…

    A boo-tiful cake, perfect for Halloween. This black velvet brushstroke cake is as spooky as it is delicious! The rich black cocoa layers give it a deep, chocolatey flavour and an eerie elegance, while the burnt vanilla icing adds a smoky, caramelised twist. Dramatic chocolate brushstrokes crown the cake, creating a hauntingly beautiful look reminiscent of dark feathers or eerie wings. This cake isn’t just a treat—it’s a statement piece that will leave guests in awe at your Halloween get together! ALSO SEE: Batman cupcakes for Halloween Recipe, styling, and photography by Katelyn Williams Assisted by Cassandra Upton

    Whether you harvest your own bumper crop of bell peppers from your garden or just find yourself buying a colourful selection from the supermarket (when they’re on special I go wild!), you might be wondering what’s the easiest way to deseed them?   If you’re like me and have tried almost every method, you’ll know that sometimes the seeds can make a bit of a mess and change your mind to use them in your cooking completely. But after plenty of trial and error, I’ve found a super easy way to get the job done!  How to deseed a bell pepper…