Award-winning media personality, Dineo Ranaka recently added an entrepreneurial cap to her colourful career as she launched her own restaurant. In partnership with Barney Jiri also known as the Purple Chef, Dineo opened The Untrained Chef restaurant in Johannesburg. The radio personality took to her Instagram page to hint on her recent achievement. “You know, sometimes you gotta disappear and just mind your business … don’t mind my silence, it’s super healthy. It’s wholesome,” she posted. Speaking to The South African about her restaurant, Dineo said: “I am just a home cook who loves to cook, but I have surrounded myself with…
After an excellent harvest, their winemakers are back and ready to host another popular Winemaker’s Evening, scheduled for Tuesday, 28 May. Le Grand Domaine Enoteca in Stellenbosch is…
As winter’s chill sets in, there’s nothing quite like a hearty, comforting dish to warm the soul. Samp and Mutton Curry, a beloved South African classic that epitomizes the essence of winter comfort food. This rich, flavourful curry, featuring tender mutton and creamy samp, is a true celebration of traditional cuisine, brought to life by the talented Denisiya Naidoo, the culinary maestro behind EatMee Recipes. Denisiya’s culinary journey began in her grandmother’s cosy kitchen in Durban. “Ah, the dance of flavours and the symphony of aromas – that’s where my journey begins!” she reminisces. As a curious six-year-old, she was…
Happy National pizza party day! As colder days and nights approach, a night on the town seems like way too much pressure when you could be home in…
With so many individuals becoming more and more health-conscious, plant-based eating patterns and products have grown with more people embracing the preference of foods derived primarily from plants. This goes beyond fruit and hearty vegetables but also extends to nuts, seeds, whole grains, beans, and legumes. What’s appealing about this approach is that you don’t have to give up meat or dairy entirely and it does not mean you’re vegan or vegetarian, rather, you are proportionately choosing more of your foods from plant sources. Why choose plant-based? You might be wondering, what’s all the buzz about? Well, the evidence speaks…
Expand your pasta menu with this scrumptious porcini and bacon pappardelle. So juicy and magical you’ll want it every night. Also see: Easy garlic butter pasta with Parmesan; anchovies…
Food allergies impact millions of individuals, making it necessary to understand how to manage them for a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle. From navigating and managing common food allergies, and understanding the difference between allergies and intolerances, to recognising common allergy symptoms, expert Abigail Da Cruz, a Registered Dietitian specialising in nutrition management shares her insights with us on this topic. What is a food allergy? A food allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to a food protein, perceiving it as a threat. This reaction involves the production of antibodies, specifically Immunoglobulin E (IgE) in IgE-mediated reactions. These antibodies trigger…
Slightly undercooked but light and airy on the inside. Giving off a mousse-like texture, delightfully just sweet enough. And the best part? the “burnt” surface, with a distinct…
The vibrant hues of oranges, red, yellow and brown leaves during the autumn season are truly a sight to behold as the leaves display a beautiful array of colours. As a natural cycle of nature, the trees will shed their leaves which will eventually fall to the ground. Many may regard these fallen leaves as a burden to their maintenance tasks. However, these leaves can be surprising useful in the garden to provide you with great outcome and growth for Spring season. Some tips from GARDENA to put these leaves to good use. Use the leaves as compost Autumn…
In an effort to bolster sustainable cooking solutions, clean and renewable energy solutions company Ener-G-Africa (EGA) on Thursday, 9 May 2024, officially opened its new state-of-the-art biomass stove…