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  • Turn Up the Heat This Winter – It’s National Hot & Spicy Day!

    What better way to fight off the winter blues than with something hot, spicy, and totally worth breaking your “mild only” rule for?  August 19 is National Hot and Spicy Day – and frankly, we think it’s a celebration that deserves a proper fork in the air. Naturally, we couldn’t resist joining the flavour party […] More

  • Why Women Should Eat More Mushrooms – According to Science

    As Women’s Day is celebrated in South Africa on August 9, it’s time to focus on optimum women’s health, with fresh mushrooms as wing women on issues from anti-ageing to better gut health. “Gender differences in health outcomes are well-documented, with women living longer but experiencing more chronic health conditions than men,” notes a 2024 […] More

  • A Timeless Twist: Elevate Your Whisky Cocktails with ANGOSTURA® bitters

    Whisky continues to reign supreme in South Africa, with locals sipping their way through nearly 39 million litres each year, earning it the title of the country’s most-loved spirit. From the rich, warming embrace of a Boulevardier to the smooth, sophisticated finish of a Manhattan, there’s one secret ingredient that has consistently elevated whisky cocktails […] More

  • Baked Chicken Curry with Avo Crema Recipe

    Avos: the secret indulgence making life a little more blissful! What does indulgence mean to you? To us it’s that secret treat that turns blah days into a blissful haze, rolled eyes into contented sighs, the mundane into the magical. Life just seems more beautiful, bright and breezy when there’s a spot of indulgence involved. […] More

  • Sushi Snack with Avocado Recipe

    Avos: the secret indulgence making life a little more blissful! What does indulgence mean to you? To us it’s that secret treat that turns blah days into a blissful haze, rolled eyes into contented sighs, the mundane into the magical. Life just seems more beautiful, bright and breezy when there’s a spot of indulgence involved. […] More

  • Bruffin (Brioche Muffin) with Avo Butter Recipe

    Avos: the secret indulgence making life a little more blissful! What does indulgence mean to you? To us it’s that secret treat that turns blah days into a blissful haze, rolled eyes into contented sighs, the mundane into the magical. Life just seems more beautiful, bright and breezy when there’s a spot of indulgence involved. […] More

  • Fuel your morning with fl-AVO-ur: Tuna Avo Aioli Bagel Toasts Recipe

    Make your breakfast a moment of delicious possibilities by adding avocado. With its melt-in-your-mouth creaminess, subtle buttery flavour, and luxurious appeal, it’s easy to give your breakfast favourites the red (green) carpet treatment. Someone once said that breakfast is a celebration of nourishment and gratitude. Adding avocados to your morning routine is a fantastic way […] More

  • Fuel your morning with fl-AVO-ur: VIP Sunny Side Up Recipe

    Make your breakfast a moment of delicious possibilities by adding avocado. With its melt-in-your-mouth creaminess, subtle buttery flavour, and luxurious appeal, it’s easy to give your breakfast favourites the red (green) carpet treatment. Someone once said that breakfast is a celebration of nourishment and gratitude. Adding avocados to your morning routine is a fantastic way […] More

  • Fuel your morning with fl-AVO-ur: Avo Waffles with Savoury Mince Recipe

    Make your breakfast a moment of delicious possibilities by adding avocado. With its melt-in-your-mouth creaminess, subtle buttery flavour, and luxurious appeal, it’s easy to give your breakfast favourites the red (green) carpet treatment. Someone once said that breakfast is a celebration of nourishment and gratitude. Adding avocados to your morning routine is a fantastic way […] More

  • One-Pan Wonder: Chicken & Mushroom Skillet for Fuss-Free Flavour

    If your weeknight dinner routine is crying out for something easy, hearty, and downright delicious, this Chicken & Mushroom Skillet has your name all over it. Brought to you by the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association, this recipe is the ultimate one-pan comfort meal—packed with protein, earthy mushroom goodness, and a herby kick that’ll make […] More

  • Rustic, Golden & Cheesy: The Galette That’s Got It All (Including Mushrooms)

    When it comes to crowd-pleasers, this Mushroom & Cheese Galette is the ultimate laid-back showstopper. It’s rustic, buttery, full of earthy flavour, and honestly—just feels like a hug in pie form. Courtesy of South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association, this recipe is a guaranteed win whether you’re feeding a dinner party crew or just treating yourself […] More

  • Avos – the ultimate meal in one: Crispy Avo with Pilchards Recipe

    One-pot meals and one-tray dinners have had their day. The absolute, the ultimate, the one and only in value-for-money meals is here…and it’s the most versatile ingredient of the lot. It’s the Amazing Avocado, the true meal-in-one superhero! We know that you know that you can ‘add an avo’ to practically any meal and make […] More