Get creative in your kitchen with an aromatic and tender Asian-style slow-braised pork belly. This recipe from Spier Wine Farm is so good, you’ll want to make it over and over again. Serve the pork belly on a bed of luscious cauliflower puree, or your choice of mashed potatoes or noodles with Asian greens. Enjoy […] More
The South African staple is getting the glory its due on National Baked Potato Day on 19 August. This versatile vegetable, besides being delicious in bakes, pies, stews and soups or simply in some foil with onion on the braai, is also full of nutrients. No wonder we love it so much. Put that banana […] More
The South African staple is getting the glory its due on National Baked Potato Day on 19 August. This versatile vegetable, besides being delicious in bakes, pies, stews and soups or simply in some foil with onion on the braai, is also full of nutrients. No wonder we love it so much. Put that banana […] More
A breakfast favourite! Breakfast is more than cereal and milk – especially if you need fuel for a busy day. Gone are the days when a piece of toast would suffice. Now we need something nutrient dense and tasty! A mushroom and spinach egg scramble is just what you need. Packed full of vitamins and […] More
The ideal winter warmer recipe! All our plant-based foodies will love this – a delicious mushroom bunny chow. This winter favourite has gotten a vegan makeover, but it’s just as delicious as the original. Carnivores will be won over as well by fragrant garam masala, chilli powder and garlic, potatoes and coconut cream that they […] More
Making a plant-based lifestyle even more delicious. Little Stream’s deli stocks wholesome, nutritious goodies to make your health ideals even more achievable. Buttanutt has been a South African favourite when it comes to all things nut butter. From macadamia to pecan and almond, straight up, blended or mixed with cinnamon, cacao and other natural flavourings, […] More
Sitting around at home, watching TV and snacking a bit more than usual during lockdown? Try to keep it as healthy as possible with some crudités, or even if you opt for crisps, make sure to add some extra nutrition with the ultimate crudité and chip dip – guacamole! Surely the best invention of any […] More
Perdeberg Wines has boldly defied convention to launch a 250ml can of its popular easy-drinking and fruit-driven Soft Smooth Range (SSR) red in time for the cooler months. Perfect for both aspiring wine enthusiasts and long-time devotees of the grape, the zebra-print can grabs attention, inviting wine drinkers to ‘Join the Soft Smooth Revolution’ towards […] More
BELIEVE IT OR NOT….MUSHROOMS MAKE VITAMIN D FROM THE SUN, JUST LIKE OUR BODIES DO. Mushrooms and humans react the same way when exposed to the sun Not only are mushrooms the only plant source of Vitamin D; they are also able to increase their natural Vitamin D content with exposure to the sun. Just […] More
According to the THP 2020 Flavour & Trend Forecast*, Michelin star restaurants around the world will be increasingly seeking out traditional ingredients from some of the oldest civilizations this year, particularly Central and South America. The SA Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) has taken its cue from this prediction, and in 2020 is celebrating the ancient […] More
One of the reasons we love Spier Wine Farm so much is because they don’t just produce amazing wine, they also tell you how to best pair it with delicious meals. Like their award winning bouquets, they churn out some tasty recipes too. In signature Spier style, here is a scrumptious winter warmer recipe of […] More
What have you got planned for Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June? Maybe forget the boring breakfast in bed – unless it’s loaded avo on toast or kimchi avocado omelette, which goes without saying! It’s South Africa, so there just has to be a braai later in the day. Hint: avocado is superb sliced onto […] More