• Selecting the right cooking oil can significantly impact the flavour, nutritional content, and overall health of your dishes. One crucial factor to consider is the smoke point, the temperature at which an oil starts to smoke and break down. Let’s take a look at understanding how to choose a cooking oil, the health considerations, smoke points, and the diverse types available. Understanding the significance of smoke points The smoke point of an oil marks the threshold between shimmering and smoking. While occasional smoke during high-heat cooking methods like stir-frying is acceptable, consistent smoking indicates oil breakdown. This breakdown releases undesirable…

    The highly anticipated SPAR Cape Town Ramadaan & Lifestyle Expo is taking place this weekend, from 1-3 March 2024, at Oude Molen Grounds in Pinelands. This annual extravaganza has become a hallmark event in the Mother City, showcasing the rich heritage, traditions, and contemporary lifestyle of the Muslim community. Now in its twelfth year, the Cape Town Ramadaan & Lifestyle Expo continues to captivate tens of thousands of attendees from all walks of life. It serves as a melting pot where people come together to celebrate and connect. With over 200 exhibitors offering a diverse array of products and services,…

    Onions are an indispensable kitchen staple, and their diverse flavours and uses are used to elevate any dish. If you’ve ever been to the grocery store and saw white, yellow, and red onions and maybe you’re not sure which ones to buy for which purpose? Or perhaps you’re following a recipe that calls for a yellow onion and you only have white onions but you’re not sure how it will affect the dish – we’re here to help! Yellow vs White vs Red Onions: What is the difference? Yellow Onions With their golden-brown papery skin and robust white flesh. Known…

    Cake Canteen is a slice of sweet paradise that was brought to life by Jandri van Zyl, founder of The Velvet Cake Co. Jandri took hands with Nikki Symons from Sweet LionHeart, a supplier to Cake Canteen, to create what many would dub the best cake in the Cape. The bakery offers a unique style showcasing sweet treats from various businesses such as Grumpy & Runt, Sweet Lionheart, Hoghouse Brewing Company, and the Velvet Cake Co. The collaboration brings attention to talented bakers and breweries in Cape Town.  Entrepreneur Jandri van Zyl gives insight into her latest project, The Cake…