South African cuisine boasts a rich tapestry of flavours, and two iconic treats that often grace the tables of households and gatherings are koesisters and koeksisters. While these delectable pastries may sound similar, they each hold unique differences in their tastes that make them cherished delicacies. Koesisters: A sweet and spiced indulgence Koesisters are a beloved Cape Malay delicacy, known for their delightful combination of sweetness and spiciness. These doughnut-like pastries are typically made using a fragrant spiced dough, which incorporates ingredients like cinnamon, aniseed, and cardamom. The dough is then shaped into small, round balls before being fried until…
The kitchen is the heart of the home – a place where friends and family can gather to prepare and enjoy delicious home-cooked meals together. But where there’s…
Calling all sushi lovers! Indulge in a sushi extravaganza with these deals for a sushi feast at Tataki Oriental Cuisine branches in Kempton Park and Fourways, as well as Byconcept Café on Kloof Street in Gardens, Cape Town. Come extra hungry and share this taste explosion with your favourite people! Tataki Oriental Cuisine: Fourways and Kempton Park branches, Johannesburg Treat yourself and another to a sushi feast with a 32-piece sushi platter from Tataki Oriental cuisine! Available for sit-down or takeaway at their Fourways and Kempton Park branches. This is the deal: A 32-piece sushi platter that includes: 4x fried…
Try this exquisite Honeyed Baby Carrots recipe for a culinary delight. Tender steamed carrots are elegantly coated in a luscious blend of butter, honey, zesty lemon juice, and…
Eating out at a new restaurant turns any evening, lunch or brunch into a special occasion. It’s like meeting someone for the first time. You get butterflies in your stomach and you can’t stop thinking about the details and all the little things you’ve heard about the new acquaintance. Also, you can dress up, if it’s that kind of place, and share in the experience with friends or a special human. As luck would have it, Cape Town has a thriving food scene that churns out trendy new places and spaces regularly. This list of new restaurants in Cape Town…
Tripe, the edible lining from the stomachs of various animals, might not be the most conventional choice in many modern diets, but it has a long history of…
Jobin is a home cook with a passion for creating delicious, mouthwatering, visually appealing, and easy-to-follow recipes that inspire people to cook and enjoy good food. She’s been a foodie all her life. Anyone who knows her well understands how much she enjoys good food. In high school, she was that girl who was always asked, “Stop eating in class.” Her journey all started when she moved out from home. “I got bored with cooking my food the same way. I began attending one-day cooking classes, bought cookbooks, and one thing led to another,” she says. She also really enjoys…
Butternut, chicken & lemon & black pepper risotto Why settle for plain butter when you can indulge in Parmalat’s tasty range of flavoured butter? Melt it, fry it or drizzle…
There’s nothing quite as bittersweet as the process of chopping an onion. On one hand, you’re preparing a flavourful addition to your dishes, but on the other, those pesky onion-induced tears can turn the culinary experience into a tearful ordeal. Fortunately, there are techniques and tricks you can employ to avoid shedding tears while chopping onions. In this guide, we’ll explore various methods that can help you become a tear-free onion-chopping pro. 1. Chill the Onion Place the onion in the refrigerator for about 15 to 30 minutes before chopping. The cold temperature slows down the release of the volatile…
Easy baby tomato pasta Enjoy this quick and easy baby tomato pasta for dinner or lunch – it that just takes 20 minute to make. And it’s perfect…