• You and a loved one could win a unique experience at the award-winning South African Cheese Festival in Stellenbosch. This year marks the 18th anniversary of the South African Cheese Festival. From 26 to 28 April 2019 at Sandringham Estate just outside Stellenbosch, indulge in the widest variety of local and international cheeses, try out exciting taste combinations, browse to your heart’s content, and buy the finest niche produce. To top it off, you’ll be able to enjoy food theatres, live music and fun activities, such as the Ladismith Cheese carving competition. Come and experience why the festival deserves its…

    What is nutritional yeast? Nutritional yeast is made from a single-celled organism, which is cultivated on molasses and then harvested, washed and dried with heat to kill or “deactivate” it. Because it’s inactive, it doesn’t have any leavening abilities like baking yeast does. Its name is not very alluring – however, it lends a salty, full-bodied taste to all it touches. The best way to describe its flavour is that of Parmesan. What’s more, it’s vegan-friendly and gluten free, so appeals to many alternative diets. It adds a lovely, flavourful hit to veggies and is available at Dis-Chem, faithful-to-nature.co.za and…

    Riding the plant revolution wave that’s sweeping the world are special days, weeks and even months dedicated to eating less meat. Think Meatless Monday, Flexitarian Friday and Veganuary. Once again, avos are right up there, dominating meat-free dishes like veggie bounty bowls; meatless makeover meals like tacos; and trendy newcomers, nosh platters. No matter when, where or how – just add an avo! Nosh boards and sharing platters are all the rage. Avocados alone are a complete meal, and need only a few accompaniments to complete the board. Try a selection of mini vegetables such as carrots, radishes and cucumber…

    Who can resist the heart-warming fragrance of freshly baked bread? Recipe by Ingrid Casson Photograph by Graeme Borchers Makes 2 loaves or 12 rolls EASY 1 hour Buy…

    On 30 March, The Pantry Market at Keyes will raise a glass for its one year birthday. To honour the milestone, the market has launched a campaign that not only celebrates top artisans in the food industry, but also, as is so important to Keyes Art Mile, gives back to the community. BIRTHDAY CAKE AUCTION The Pantry Market, in collaboration with six local confectioners, bakers, and chocolatiers from renowned Rosebank restaurants, has approached each of them to contribute one of their signature creations to our Birthday Cake Auction. In the lead-up to the market, these cakes will be auctioned off…