As winter rolls in, bringing with it cold wind and rain, our cravings move away from light and zingy meals and more towards comforting, hearty dishes. It’s also the perfect time to stock up winter pantry staples to help ease the dark, breakfast and dinner time rush, add serious flavour, and help keep within budget – staying away from the (allbeit ultra convenient) fast foods and takeaways. Use our guide to keep your budget on track, your tummies satisfied, and your pantry stocked for winter cooking. The 5 best pantry staples to stock for winter cooking 1. Oils Stocking…
There’s something deeply comforting about opening the pantry and knowing dinner is already halfway sorted. No expensive ingredients, no last-minute dash to the shops – just a humble…
I am a proud lover of pasta – and also a proud maker of way too much. Whether my eyes were hungrier than my stomach or I overprepared for a dinner party, cooking pasta can sometimes be deceiving. Whether you’re cooking pasta for yourself, 4, 6 or 8 people, use our guide below to help you portion sizes just right. How to portion pasta The best experts to consult on pasta portions are, of course, the Italians. I mean, they invented the stuff, and it is a way of life for them, so it’s only fitting. According to the Italians, the…
South Africa’s premium dairy favourite, LANCEWOOD®, is stirring up snack time with the launch of Fruity Cottage Cheese – a creamy, protein-packed anytime treat, bringing a moment of…
Winter is the season that draws us all closer. As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, the simple act of gathering around a table becomes something even more meaningful. No longer are meals just about eating – they’re about sharing, connecting, and slowing down long enough to savour both the food and the company. With the colder months now upon us, there’s nothing quite like the comfort of a family-style spread. At its core, winter is typically a time for slow-cooked dishes – but old ways and favourites don’t have to mean ordinary and uninspiring. With the…
There’s something deeply comforting about a pot of soup bubbling away on the stove. It fills the kitchen with warmth, makes enough to feed a small village, and somehow…
I must admit, all I knew about cottage cheese was that it was pretty much only good for dipping in those veggie sticks you found at almost every dinner party or on every charcuterie board. But lately, I’ve noticed that it can and is used for far greater things. Foodies and content creators alike have been pushing cottage cheese to its limits, adding it to savoury and sweet dishes, not only for a protein boost, but also for improving their gut health. From cottage cheese pizza bases to a new take on peaches and cream, cottage cheese has boldly come…
When the weather turns dramatic and the windows start rattling, this is the kind of pot you want bubbling away on the stove. This lamb knuckle and apricot…
While the bloom (or natural coating) on eggs and a nice cold fridge keeps them fresh for up to 3 months, if you’ve lost track of how long they’ve been sitting in your fridge (or on your counter), you might just crack open an off one (and let’s not talk about that smell). Here are 3 ways to tell if your eggs are still fresh. How to tell if your eggs are still fresh 1. Check the expiration date If you still have the original carton/packaging, then finding out whether your eggs are still fresh or not is easy.…
Soft, warmly spiced and naturally sweetened with honey, this honey spice cake is the kind of bake that makes a kitchen smell like you’ve emotionally committed to autumn.…