• Are your pancakes feeling a little… plain? This Shrove Tuesday, it’s time to shake things up with next-level toppings that will turn your stack into a showstopper. Whether you’re a sweet tooth or a savoury fan, these ideas will make every bite unforgettable! Classic syrup or honey A drizzle of golden syrup or honey over warm pancakes? It’s a timeless combo that never fails. Simple, sweet and oh-so-satisfying. Biltong and cheese For a proudly South African twist, top your pancakes with thinly sliced biltong and a generous sprinkle of grated cheese. Fresh and fruity Lighten things up with a medley…

    Crispy, golden, and packed with spice — these potato waras are a must for iftar! Whether you serve them solo or as a side, this Ramadan favourite never…

    There’s no better combo than peanuts and chocolate. Throw in a few whole dates for texture, and you’ve got yourself a delicious snack similar to a Snickers bar with fewer calories, zero gluten or dairy, and minimal effort required! Sound like a sweet deal? These Snickers date bites are for you! Of course, like many of the other snacks we now know and love (like yoghurt bark) we first discovered these healthy bites when they popped up on our FYP on TikTok. The recipe, posted by user @that.veganbabe, requires only four ingredients. INGREDIENTS Medjool dates (as many as you want, we do…

    Calling all food lovers, wellness warriors and conscious cooks — The Good Life Show is back, and this year’s lineup is set to be nothing short of extraordinary. From May 30 to June 1, 2025, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) will be buzzing with the best in food, beverage and sustainable living. And leading the charge? None other than the dynamic plant-based chef and zero-waste advocate, Bettina Campolucci Bordi. A global citizen with roots in Denmark, Tanzania and Sweden, Bettina’s cooking is a fusion of bold African spices, Scandinavian simplicity and the comfort of Danish home cooking. Her…

    A coalition of civil society and academia has taken the first steps to launch the Union Against Hunger (UAH), a new movement which aims to be a community-led dynamic South African movement dedicated to eradicating hunger and malnutrition in South Africa as soon as possible. Hunger and malnutrition are a national catastrophe, with one in four South Africans facing severe food insecurity. Every year, ten thousand children die due to severe acute malnutrition and more than one in four children are stunted by the age of five. Out of twenty-one million children in South Africa, nine million are hungry right…

    South Africans love their milk tart (or melktert, as it’s fondly called), and what better way to celebrate this creamy, cinnamon-dusted delight than on National Milk Tart Day, observed on the 27th of February? While the traditional milk tart remains a household staple, local bakeries and cafés have put creative spins on this classic dessert. Here’s where you can get your milk tart fix with a little extra flair this year. JUNO (Cape Town) If you haven’t tried a milk tart-filled doughnut from Juno, you’re missing out. This trendy little spot in Sea Point serves up indulgent, creamy milk tart…