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  • A South African favourite: Choose sustainable fish for your Easter pickle!

    Pickled fish, also known as curried fish, is as much a part of the South African Easter tradition as chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny – and we love pickled fish! It keeps for several days, doesn’t spoil easily and is an affordable addition to the Easter menu. One can dish pickled fish cold from the fridge […] More

  • Ramadan Recipes: Creamy Cashew Nut & Mushroom Curry

    If you’re looking for light yet filling recipes to start your day as well break your fast during Ramadan, here are a few packed with nutritious mushrooms. Nourishing and delicious these meal ideas will not only help you stay energised they will fill you up without filling you out! Have a look at these two delicious […] More

  • Ramadan Recipes: Spicy Portabello Shakshuka

    If you’re looking for light yet filling recipes to start your day as well break your fast during Ramadan, here are a few packed with nutritious mushrooms. Nourishing and delicious these meal ideas will not only help you stay energised they will fill you up without filling you out! Have a look at these two delicious […] More

  • Celebrate Global World Health Day with this Mushroom & Mince Bobotie Recipe

    Our Planet; Our Health.  That’s the overarching theme of  Global World Health Day, 7 April. And something we need to consider as we make our food choices is the ability of plants to protect and refresh the earth as they grow. Mushrooms, extraordinarily, are able to restore soil and many eco-scientists proclaim mushrooms as one […] More

  • Mushroom Loaded Nachos with Homemade Queso Recipe

    Celebrate National Beer Day by creating a feast.  On the 7th of April, it’s the time to celebrate National Beer Day and what better way than by combining your favourite drink with some mushroom loaded nachos. It easily feeds a crowd, and is super quick to make. Beer. Nachos. Count us in! Mushroom Loaded Nachos […] More

  • Crispy Bacon & Shredded Cabbage Salad by Spier Wine Farm

    Bacon makes everything better. Here, it turns a humble cabbage salad into a festive centrepiece, especially if you add dried cranberries — little red jewels that elevate this even further. If you want to, double up the punchy vinaigrette, using half of it to dress the salad and serve the rest in a little jug […] More

  • Avocados – Nature’s Easter Egg!

    If chocolate bunnies don’t do it for you, the Easter egg you need is an avocado – nutritious and delicious! A treasure full of hidden nourishing qualities and tastebud dazzling delights. The South African Easter weekend is all about family and enjoying braais outdoors, in the last days of warm weather. This year, add an […] More

  • Trendy Tapas: Ham & Avocado Croquettes 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

  • 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