• Are you planning a trip to Limpopo, the northern province of South Africa? Don’t forget to add traditional cuisine to your list of things to experience. Though Limpopo is not widely known for its cuisine, it has a few hidden gems that are worth trying. Here are six traditional dishes you should not miss. Before getting into it, check out the top things to do in Morocco. 1. Chicken Feet and Cow Heels At a village just outside Magoebaskloof, local legend David Letsoalo invited us to his home for a traditional lunch. Prepared by his wife, Mary, we were served…

    In light of World Baking Day, here are our top 6 tips to help you along your baking journey. 1. Stick to the temperature Many people often disregard the temperature stipulations in a recipe, but there is actually a reason why they are included. If a recipe requires room temperature eggs or milk, for instance, it’s because ingredients at room temperature emulsify into a batter much easier than any other. READ MORE: Substitutes for butter in baking 2. Get to know your oven All ovens are not made equally. Gas ovens operate differently to electrical ones and many…

    How to cook the best spaghetti bolognaise Do you know how to cook spaghetti and mince in such a way that you create the ultimate spaghetti bolognaise? We’ve got all the secrets to spaghetti success with this mince bolognaise recipe. TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 mins | SERVES: 6-8 https://youtu.be/2wASMye7CTQ INGREDIENTS 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 kg lean beef mince 2 small red onions, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 5 ml (1 tsp) fresh thyme leaves 2 x 410 g tins Italian chopped tomatoes 2 ½ tbsp sugar 60 ml (¼ cup) tomato paste salt…

    With elegant interiors, opulent aromas and decadent dishes, restaurants are undoubtedly one of the best options for any kind of outing, whether it’s a catch-up session with friends, a romantic date with a loved one or a solo outing.  The experience of enjoying a multi-course meal is worlds apart from the fast food runs we’ve become accustomed to given the busyness of our day-to-day lives.  The only dilemma is that, for most, this kind of dining experience often costs a pretty penny or two – but it doesn’t always have to. Here are two restaurants serving multi-course meals for under…

    Candice-lee Clark’s Lamb Shank with Parmesan Mash Candice-lee Clark, the recently appointed head of Capsicum Culinary Studio’s Rosebank campus in Johannesburg, shares her go-to recipe. “I love a well-prepared classic lamb shank with Parmesan mash. Here’s the recipe.” INGREDIENTS 2 tbs olive oil 4-6 lamb shanks 1 large white onion, diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 large carrots, sliced Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup flour 2 cups beef stock 1½ cups red wine (substitute with extra stock if required) 400 g tomato puree 2 tbs tomato paste 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 2 tbs…