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  • Trendy Tapas: Patatas Bravas (Spicy Potatoes) with Avocado Crème Recipe

    Tapas, appetisers, antipasti, meze, hors d’oeuvres… …call them what you will, bite-sized snacks continue to gain popularity around the world, including right here in South Africa where they’re perfectly suited to our hot climate. In 2022 these fabulous finger foods are being given a mini makeover with the addition of the most versatile ingredient of […] More

  • Don’t save the Last Dance for anyone, drink it!

    With its quirky name, this fresh and easy to mix cocktail, The Last Dance, will soon become one of your favourites when entertaining, or simply looking for an easy and delicious libation to get the weekend started. A riff on an old prohibition era classic, The Last Word, where quick and easy to mix cocktails […] More

  • Budget-Friendly Meals: Oven Roasted Feta & Mushroom

    Try out this delicious meal that is as delicious as it is budget-friendly! It has the perfect flavor combination with delicious portabellini mushrooms, feta, onions, thyme, and lemon to give you a meal that the entire family will enjoy. Done in about 20 minutes, it also doesn’t take too much of your time which is […] More

  • Portabellini Mushroom Steak Diane Recipe

    Simply delicious! Whether you are looking for a meal to impress someone special or just searching for a way to feed the family something new and delicious; steak Diane will fit the bill! A tender, juicy steak is smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce that looks as good as it tastes! Portabellini Mushroom Steak Diane […] More

  • Elevate your Meatballs Recipe with Black Mamba Basil & Cayenne Pesto

    Who doesn’t love a great spaghetti and meatball plate? Sometimes the same old pasta night gets boring and you are looking to spruce up that old trusted recipe a bit. Enter Black Mamba Foods. They have all the products to bring some spice and intense flavour to your classic dishes. Next time you are hosting […] More

  • Spicy Mango Grilled Chicken Skewers with Black Mamba Chutney

    Everything tastes better with Black Mamba’s range of chilli & chutneys!  There is so much you can do with Black Mamba products that sometimes we are a little overwhelmed of where to start. But don’t worry because we have a great recipe for you to get started. Everyone loves chicken skewers and this recipe packs […] More

  • Invite Angostura to your Easter Table

    Whether you’re going away or enjoying an easter staycation, you’ll want a hearty lunch planned out for your friends and family – plus, it’ll be time for a cocktail. And ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters is not only the ingredient to elevate your drink game, but it also adds dimension and spice to any dish. With a […] More

  • Smooth Talker Cocktail Recipe with Flowstone Gin

    A smooth talker can definitely get themselves out of any situation no matter how dire said circumstance may be. But the king of smooth is Flowstone Gin’s Snuffbox- a Smooth Talker in its own rights. Made with the tasting notes of cocoa, burnt caramel, and hints of sweet fruits there is no reason why you […] More

  • French Toast Recipe with Apple Fruit Bat Jam by Black Mamba

    It’s the ultimate comfort food, reimagined!  French toast is like a hug on a plate, don’t you think? Now, thanks to The Hungry Hun, this comfy classic has gotten a tasty makeover, featuring the Fruit Bat Apple Jam made by Black Mamba Foods & some berrylicious sidekicks. Perfect for an intimate breakfast for two! Apple […] More

  • The perfect Drink for Summer – The Dirty Lady with Cape Town Gin

    The perfect drink for summer! It’s been hot down in South Africa and the best way to beat the heat is with an ice-cold gin cocktail to enjoy the evening after a long day at work. The Dirty Lady Ingredients 50 ml Cape Town Pink Lady GinML CAPE TOWN PINK LADY GIN 5 ml RosÉ […] More

  • Enjoy a Strawberry & Basil Mojito with ANGOSTURA®

    Bring on a twist of flavour with this ANGOSTURA® iconic cocktail, synonymous with the sub-tropical and beach lifestyle of Havana, Cuba. Herbs like mint and basil have been prized for centuries by traditional healers for their medicinal properties, improving brain function and promoting digestive health. Today, both herbs are popular ingredients with both chefs and […] More

  • Enjoy Pink Cocktails for Valentine’s Day with Angostura!

    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Angostura®! Red is the colour of love and what better way to say I love you than with an Angostura® Valentine’s Day cocktail recipe, perfect to accompany your romantic evening in with that special someone. Here are three easy to mix cocktails you can make at home for the month of love. […] More