• Satafrika is wild. We’ve mastered the art of turning lemons into lemonade – or rather, loadshedding into load-reduction. We are built for resistance and sometimes, sticking it out means treating yourself. With warmer days and cooler evenings being the modus operandi, there’s no better time for ama-get-together with iskeem sakho, family and loved ones. Introducing the new Cabo Sosatie Flatbread. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a celebration of our South African spirit. Packed with flavour, it’s the perfect companion for a little pick-me-up. Imagine a succulent, flame-grilled Shisanyama flavoured Chicken Sosatie, served on a delicious bed of coleslaw, wrapped…

    The sound of birds chirping in the garden has always been synonymous with warm, sunny days for me. And now that spring is (finally!) here, it’s all the more reason to put those food scraps to good use by feeding them to birds. Offering kitchen scraps to garden birds is not only a great way to minimise waste but also to save on bird food costs. However, it’s essential to know which scraps are safe. Safe kitchen scraps for garden birds Fruit: Many birds, like finches and starlings, love fruit. Bruised apples, pears, and bananas are perfect; just chop them…

    A TikTok trend has sparked a cucumber craze in Iceland, leading to an unexpected shortage of the vegetable across the country, according to an article published by Deutsche Welle, a German public, state-owned international broadcaster. The frenzy began with Canadian influencer Logan Moffitt, known to his six million followers as the ‘Cucumber Guy,’ who has been posting a series of cucumber-based salad recipes that have taken the platform by storm. @logagmCucumber haul!♬ original sound – Logan Moffitt’s recipes, including a popular mix of cucumber, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and a variety of other flavourful ingredients, have been viewed millions of…

    The annual Waterblommetjie Festival is back on Saturday, 7 September, hosted by Windmeul Kelder and Rhebokskloof Estate, just outside Paarl. It promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family. Waterblommetjies, also known as Cape Pond Weed or Water Hawthorne, are a local delicacy found only in the Boland region of the Western Cape. Harvested for a short time each year, these sought-after blooms have a rich history in heritage dishes like the traditional waterblommetjiebredie (stew). The KhoiKhoi used them for medicinal purposes, as they’re packed with vitamins. The food On the day of the festival, waterblommetjies will take…