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  • Avospiration for your Heritage Month Meals: Chicken and Avocado Club Salad

    Bunny chow, potjiekos, shisa nyama, koeksisters and biltong. Some foods are so woven into our heritage, it’s impossible to be South African and not love them. Another thing that’s proudly South African? Homegrown avos, of course, and no Heritage Month would be complete without them! With the arrival of the warmer weather, it’s the perfect […] More

  • Our favourite Mince & Mushroom Pie Recipe

    You’ve probably heard cooks describe fresh mushrooms as sponges. Yes, that does mean they will become waterlogged if washed. But, on the positive side, it also means that mushrooms will combine exceedingly well with the flavour of every single ingredient added to the cooking pot – be they subtle or strong – while imparting their […] More

  • Turn up the Heat with Eggs: Eggs Baked in Peri-Peri Chicken Livers

    This chilly weather calls for meals that warm your soul but don’t break the bank. In these challenging financial times, eggs are one of the most cost-effective natural protein sources – not forgetting that they’re nutrient-rich and delicious too. Food scientists and dietitians refer to eggs as being nutrient-dense. This means that a food is […] More

  • Muscles from Mushrooms: Portobello Steaks with Spicy Chimichurri Recipe

    DID YOU KNOW? Your results in the gym will be about the same whether you follow a meat-heavy lifestyle like keto, or adopt a vegan eating plan with lots of mushrooms? BUT, DID YOU KNOW  That there are plenty of additional health and nutritional benefits if you go the vegan route with lots of mushrooms!!! Muscles […] More

  • Umami Mushroom Rigatoni Recipe

    We celebrate the joy of comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds. As the cold winds blow outside, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a steaming bowl of pasta or savoring the delight of an irresistible, crispy, and cheesy pizza. And to elevate these delightful dishes to a whole new level […] More

  • Mushroom Bolognese with Hidden Veg Recipe

    We celebrate the joy of comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds. As the cold winds blow outside, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a steaming bowl of pasta or savoring the delight of an irresistible, crispy, and cheesy pizza. And to elevate these delightful dishes to a whole new level […] More

  • Grilled Mushroom Salad Pizza Recipe

    We celebrate the joy of comfort food that warms the soul and satisfies the taste buds. As the cold winds blow outside, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a steaming bowl of pasta or savoring the delight of an irresistible, crispy, and cheesy pizza. And to elevate these delightful dishes to a whole new level […] More

  • Stop, guac and roll, it’s World Guacamole Month!

    Remember when avocado toast was the trendiest thing since sliced bread? What we didn’t tell all those Insta foodies was that the latest craze was just an old favourite – guacamole – all dressed up with somewhere to go. Guac is the ultimate every day, every night, party hard and laze-on-the-couch snack…which is why we’re […] More

  • Gin-fuse your Winter with a spiced Hot Gin Cocktail!

    When warm blankets just aren’t doing the trick, there’s only one thing to do – make yourself a hot Cape Town Gin cocktail! If there’s one upside to winter, it’s being able to eat and drink things that you wouldn’t necessarily in summer: hot soups and stews, hot chocolate, but most importantly, hot gin cocktails. […] More

  • 9 Reasons to add an Avo during Women’s Month

    Dress your meals to the nines this Women’s Month with avo We all know that National Women’s Day commemorates  the 9th of August in 1956 when brave South African women marched to the Union Buildings to protest the law of carrying passbooks. Interestingly the number 9, in numerology, is said to represent inner wisdom through […] More

  • Try this delicious Mushroom Chakalaka Recipe on Mandela Day

    As we commemorate the remarkable legacy of Nelson Mandela, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey that pays tribute to the rich cultural heritage of South Africa. In honor of Mandela Day, we present a delightful and flavorsome dish that showcases the vibrant and diverse flavors of the Rainbow Nation: Mushroom Chakalaka. Chakalaka, […] More