• The culinary magic of RSC SA shone brightly during the week of 17-21 June 2024, featuring innovative dishes, surprising ingredient swaps, and intense competition. Here’s a rundown of the week’s delicious highlights. Monday, 17 June The week kicked off with Chef Mmule Setati, and contestant Daniel Rampou of the Green Peppers team taking on Chef Kelly and contestant Norma Ngubane of the Red Tomatoes. Green Peppers tackled mystery ingredients like sweet potatoes, peanuts and raisins, BBQ marinade, tea leaves, and chicken wings. Their standout dishes included sticky BBQ wings, a unique peanut butter sweet potato curry, and a delightful peanut…

    After a highly successful Cape Town show, the Johannesburg leg of the Good Life Show takes place at the Kyalami International Convention Centre, 26th – 28th July 2024, and, if you buy your tickets now, you will get two for the price of one! Bringing together the ever-popular ‘Plant Powered Show’ and the ground-breaking ‘Natural and Organic Show’ under one roof at Kyalami, the Good Life Show will also feature exhibitors in the ‘Free-From’ and ‘Sustainable-living’ sectors, giving visitors an upfront and personal opportunity to experience high-quality products, engage in chef and mixology demos and competitions, participate in strength, balance…

    Tamarind is a tropical fruit known for its sweet and sour taste. It’s a popular ingredient in many dishes around the world and has several health benefits. Let’s explore what tamarind is, how to use it, and why it’s good for you. What is tamarind? Tamarind comes from the tamarind tree, which grows in tropical regions like Africa, India, and Pakistan. The fruit grows in pods, and inside these pods is a sticky, brown pulp that has a tangy flavour. When the fruit is young, the pulp is very sour, but as it ripens, it becomes sweeter. How to use…

    There’s something truly magical about making cheese—the transformation of simple ingredients into creamy, delicious delicacies is nothing short of enchanting. As we celebrate Goat’s Cheese Day, what better way to than by immersing yourself in the art of cheese making? Whether you’re a cheese aficionado or a curious beginner, these workshops offer a delightful hands-on experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for this tangy treat. Cheese-making workshops you need to try: Cultured Butter & Cheesemaking Workshop Nestled in the picturesque Piket-Bo-Berg Mountains, Vergesig Farm is a cow-calf microdairy that embraces organic and biodynamic practices. The farm cultivates…