Marvin

Founder of many things but FoodBlogJHB FoodBlogCT, FoodBlogDBN being my biggest project to date. UCT marketing graduate, Star Wars geek and Arsenal & Dortmund supporter. That's me!

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  • Treat Mom to a Gourmet Mother’s Day with Wild Coast Wagyu

    Spoil your mom or the special motherly figures in your life with ONLY the best – and the best is Wagyu! They say the best gifts are handmade, so why not avoid the busy restaurants and gather the troops (children 😉) to throw a beautiful Autumn picnic featuring Wild Coast Wagyu’s new charcuterie range? With […] More

  • Try Wild Coast Wagyu’s New Charcuterie Range

    Are you looking to elevate your charcuterie board to new heights? Look no further than Wild Coast Wagyu’s brand-new range of 100% certified Wagyu-cured meats. After months of testing and preparation, Wild Coast Wagyu has created the perfect recipes to highlight the beautifully marbled and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that Wagyu beef is renowned for. From pastrami […] More

  • Nominations open for the inaugural Bar & Beverage Awards

    Nominations have officially opened for the inaugural South African Bar & Beverage Awards 2023. Recognising South Africa’s finest cocktail bars, most talented mixologists and the best local beverage producers, the awards will culminate in a hotly anticipated gala ceremony later this year. As with the globally renowned Tales of The Cocktail Spirited Awards, the Bar […] More

  • Three Ingredient Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe

    Add an avo; on the side, on top and inside too!  Are you looking forward to the upcoming public holidays? Maybe you’re making a meal of it and taking a few extra days for a very long weekend? Whatever the case, be sure to add an avo to your time off! While you’re relaxing, there’s […] More

  • Luxury Hotdogs with Avocado Recipe

    Add an avo; on the side, on top and inside too!  Are you looking forward to the upcoming public holidays? Maybe you’re making a meal of it and taking a few extra days for a very long weekend? Whatever the case, be sure to add an avo to your time off! While you’re relaxing, there’s […] More

  • Toasted Cheese with Pear, Caramelised Onion & Avocado Recipe

    Add an avo; on the side, on top and inside too!  Are you looking forward to the upcoming public holidays? Maybe you’re making a meal of it and taking a few extra days for a very long weekend? Whatever the case, be sure to add an avo to your time off! While you’re relaxing, there’s […] More

  • Let the Autumn harvest be-GIN with Flowstone Gin!

    As the weather slowly gets cooler and the days get shorter, Flowstone Gin’s wild African botanicals ripen and blossom, ready and waiting for Autumn harvest season! Autumn is the time of abundance, and there is certainly an abundance of wild Bushveld botanicals ready to be harvested for Flowstone Gin! Each of these botanicals are significant […] More

  • S.Pellegrino inspires Global Connection through Culinary Competition

    Indigenous ingredients, young chefs telling exciting stories and a rock-star all-female jury were just a few of the highlights from the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Africa, Middle East and South Asia Regional Finals 2023. South African chefs Siba Mtongana, juror, and ZantĂ© Neethling, award-winner, share their experiences of the competition. Connecting young chefs from across […] More

  • Gina proves that there is still Time to realise your Culinary Dreams.

    At first glance, Gina Moakamedi is a disarming young woman, likely in her early twenties. When we find her in the Sandton-based Signature restaurant kitchen, it is difficult to believe that this petite woman from Benoni is not a seasoned chef. She is a home cook. Recently, Gina and two other home cooks surprised diners […] More

  • Say Hello to AngosturaÂź’s latest Bitters: Orange & Cocoa!

    The South African launch of ANGOSTURAÂź orange bitters and ANGOSTURAÂź cocoa bitters was a sparkling occasion with liberal dashes of dramatic flair, from the classy cocktails to the cutting-edge laser light show. When a cocktail legend such as the House of Angostura brings not one but two new bitters to the South African cocktail scene, […] More

  • Go For Gold with Krispy Kreme & Nestle

    Get ready to indulge in golden moments with Krispy Kreme and NestlĂ©’s latest collaboration – the NestlĂ© Caramel Gold Collection! Treat your taste buds to a heavenly experience with these decadent doughnuts and chilled desserts that are sure to leave you feeling on top of the world. First up, the Kit Kat Caramel Gold doughnut […] More

  • Mushroom & Mince Bobotie Recipe

    Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth. During this period, Muslims fast from dawn until dusk, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs to purify their souls and become closer to God. As the sun sets each day, Muslims break their fast with a meal called iftar, which is often […] More