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  • Mushroom Biltong Recipe

    Have you made plans for the Easter weekend yet? The long weekend is nearly here which means the family will be gathering for an Easter feast. For some a religious holiday, for other’s it’s just an occasion to spend more time with the extended family. However you decide to celebrate, there’s bound to be a […] More

  • Be the protagonist. Be the villain with Monkey Shoulder.

    Protagonist. A big word for the cool dude in a movie or book that leads the pack. It’s what we got called by Drinks international when they said, “Monkey Shoulder is that protagonist for the blended malt sub-category. If ever there was a scotch designed for bartenders it is this – smooth and packing bang […] More

  • Lucky’s Egg-stravagant Hot Cross Buns Recipe

    Easter is just around the corner. The chocolate-overdose of the year where families come together over good food and egg hunts. In preparation, Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesbug, O.R. Tambo’s pastry chef, Lucky Gcilishe shared his secret Hot Cross Bun recipe with us! Lucky’s Egg-stravagant Hot Cross Buns Recipe Ingredients 300ml milk 50g butter […] More

  • Mushroom Grain Bowls with Green Goddess Dressing

    As astonishing as new mushrooms blooming into life have been the generous kindness of the South African public to breast cancer survivors in 2020! Together a record amount for breast cancer survivors was raised! Despite a pandemic, lockdowns and financial hardships in the year of Covid-19, South Africans have very generously contributed a record R692 784 for […] More

  • Umami Mushroom Rigatoni Recipe

    As astonishing as new mushrooms blooming into life have been the generous kindness of the South African public to breast cancer survivors in 2020! Together a record amount for breast cancer survivors was raised! Despite a pandemic, lockdowns and financial hardships in the year of Covid-19, South Africans have very generously contributed a record R692 784 for […] More

  • Caprese Mushroom Zoodles Recipe

    As astonishing as new mushrooms blooming into life have been the generous kindness of the South African public to breast cancer survivors in 2020! Together a record amount for breast cancer survivors was raised! Despite a pandemic, lockdowns and financial hardships in the year of Covid-19, South Africans have very generously contributed a record R692 784 for […] More

  • We’re all a little bit Irish, and that makes us all so much better.

    17 March is St Patrick’s Day. Thankfully it happens every year and lasts the whole day. It’s a day where we all celebrate being a little bit Irish – be it in blood or in spirit. The fact that St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world is just one way in which we […] More

  • Creamy Cashew Nut & Mushroom Curry Recipe

    Celebrate National Chilli Day on the 23rd of February with this incredible recipe with cashrew nuts, mushrooms and – of course – a good dose of chilli! Some like it hot, some like it mild, some like it on top of a baked potato and some prefer it without beans – but however you like […] More

  • Escape The Conventionality Of Flowers and Opt For A Bouquet of Flavours

    14 February is recognised internationally as the day on which love in all its forms is celebrated. With a frenzy, lovers race to purchase boutiques of roses to gain more affection from their partner, however many a dual is had at the point of purchase as each year roses are in short supply due to […] More

  • The Blue Cookbook – a Selection of free sustainable Seafood Recipes

    Assortment of top chefs combine for sustainable seafood cookbook – counting our very own celebrity Chef Siba Mtongana. The collaboration aims to encourage shoppers to make the best environmental choice when buying the seafood they love! The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) – an environmental not-for-profit – is launching its first FREE sustainable seafood cookbook in […] More

  • Carb-conscious Mushroom Meatza Pizza Recipe

    We all know that there’s really no need for a pizza day because, well, who does not love a good pizza (nearly) every day? But hey, since it’s 2021 and we’re in need of any reason to celebrate, we’re here to tell you that 9 February is National Pizza Day. Even better, we’ve got a […] More

  • How are you celebrating National Pie Day? [Recipe]

    Get cooking now to celebrate National Pie Day on the 23rd of January!  Who doesn’t love a good pie and if it’s not only delicious but a healthier option, there’s no reason for us to not tuck in! We’ve picked a great recipe with butternut, mushrooms and nuts to put a gourmet spin on the […] More