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  • 2024 Avo Season is officially here: Avo Pastry Tart Recipe

    You’ve seen them, those social media influencers, the pro cooks, the home cooks, the health cooks, the dad cooks, the busy mom cooks, the varsity-just-learning-how-to-cook cooks…they’re all chopping, slicing and dicing in front of the camera. Guess what their #1 ingredient is? Avocados, which are ripe here, right now as the 2024 avo season opens! […] More

  • 2024 Avo Season is officially here: Dairy-free Avo Smoothie Recipe

    You’ve seen them, those social media influencers, the pro cooks, the home cooks, the health cooks, the dad cooks, the busy mom cooks, the varsity-just-learning-how-to-cook cooks…they’re all chopping, slicing and dicing in front of the camera. Guess what their #1 ingredient is? Avocados, which are ripe here, right now as the 2024 avo season opens! […] More

  • Egg in a Hole Bagel stuffed with Avo and Bolognaise Recipe

    It’s March which means that, aside from the arrival of autumn here in sunny South Africa, it’s also the start of our favourite time of the year – avocado season! We’re kicking off the new season with a total makeover of an old favourite: avocado toast. But we’ve given toast the boot and this year […] More

  • It’s time to try Sushi Bagels with Avo this Season [Recipe]

    It’s March which means that, aside from the arrival of autumn here in sunny South Africa, it’s also the start of our favourite time of the year – avocado season! We’re kicking off the new season with a total makeover of an old favourite: avocado toast. But we’ve given toast the boot and this year […] More

  • Recipe: Overstuffed Portabellos with Cashew Cream

    The world is in an obesity crisis. We’ve all heard the message … but how do we solve it, globally, in South Africa and very often, personally! There’s much to think about on World Obesity Day coming up on March 4 but here’s the good news…. Research shows that eating fresh mushrooms can make a […] More

  • Recipe: Green Cauli Rice with Mexican Mushrooms

    The world is in an obesity crisis. We’ve all heard the message … but how do we solve it, globally, in South Africa and very often, personally! There’s much to think about on World Obesity Day coming up on March 4 but here’s the good news…. Research shows that eating fresh mushrooms can make a […] More

  • Recipe: Baked Eggs in Creamy Leeks & Mushrooms

    The world is in an obesity crisis. We’ve all heard the message … but how do we solve it, globally, in South Africa and very often, personally! There’s much to think about on World Obesity Day coming up on March 4 but here’s the good news…. Research shows that eating fresh mushrooms can make a […] More

  • More Magic from Mushrooms: They can help you manage your Weight!

    The world is in an obesity crisis. We’ve all heard the message … but how do we solve it, globally, in South Africa and very often, personally! There’s much to think about on World Obesity Day coming up on March 4 but here’s the good news…. Research shows that eating fresh mushrooms can make a […] More

  • Solento Taste Festival South Africa showcases the Art of enjoying Premium Tequila

    Award-winning USDA-certified Solento Organic Tequila is capturing palates across the country one sip at a time with Solento Taste Festival South Africa – sharing exclusive tasting experiences that emphasise the art of appreciating fine tequila. In a world where everything moves quickly, Solento Organic Tequila embodies the art of slowing down and being present. This […] More

  • A behind-the-bar take on Valentine’s Cocktails with ANGOSTURA®

    A Valentine’s dinner without the perfect cocktail is like a love story missing its plot twist – which is why we are taking a look behind the bar at some of our favourite local experts’ go-to V-day sips. Matthew Cox from Queen’s Bar keeps it simple with an effortlessly elegant Champagne Cocktail – easy to […] More

  • The Marine Stewardship Council launches Ocean Cookbook 2024

    Chef Naledi Toona joins the global movement in support of sustainable seafood for healthy oceans – seafood that’s good for you and the ocean too. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the ocean not-for-profit responsible for the world’s leading sustainable seafood ecolabel, has launched its well anticipated ‘Ocean Cookbook 2024’. The free, digital cookbook brings together […] More