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Sons inspire Mommy food blogger

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Self-published cookbook author Reezwanah Seedat draws inspiration for her food blog, Treetz by Reez, from her four energetic sons. The 35-year-old admits that feeding her big family can be daunting, but once she discovered creative ways to keep their growling tummies happy the foodie within her was born.   “I’ve...
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Dessert Recipes

RECIPE: South African peppermint crisp tart

Noluthando Ngcakani -
The South African peppermint crisp tart oozes nostalgia with every bite. It most likely jostles with malva pudding and lekker melktert (milk tart) as an all-time favourite Mzansi delicacy. Foodie and self-published cookbook author of Treet Yourself, Reezwanah Seedat, shares her secrets for the...
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Mzansi Flavour

Young chef believes Mzansi needs more women in culinary sphere

Noluthando Ngcakani -
Women have long reigned supreme in the kitchen and are an inspiration to many of Mzansi’s culinary giants. But the head chef at Wish...
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Easy Recipes

RECIPE: Creamy ocean fresh pasta

Noluthando Ngcakani -
Wingardium Levi-pasta! Think Harry Potter. Think magic. Think mouthfuls of flavour. It’s safe to say that pasta is by far a global favourite. “Give me...
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Catering Company

Jozi family wows Sowetans with extravagant African dishes

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A family of Johannesburg cooks is spreading their love for fine dining experiences through their family-run catering and events company.   Sibu Nyembe (30), together with his family of avid cooks, founded Nitrogen Events...
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Recipes

RECIPE: Braised ox tongue salad

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Beef tongue is one of those undeniably delicious delicacies that South Africans just can’t get enough of. With its subtle flavour and dense muscle texture, when it is slowly...
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Food & Health

Consider these foods for your plant-based diet

Siyabonga Mngoma -
A year ago I committed to an experiment of going vegetarian, as part of Vegan month in November. It did not go well. The reason...
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Editors Choice

Electrical engineer finds solace in her kitchen and home garden

Noluthando Ngcakani -
Finding solace in gardening never crossed Leshoto Thooe’s mind until she decided to get her hands dirty. To relax from her budding career as an electrical engineer, the 34-year-old spends her downtime cooking and gardening.   RECIPE: Herb-encrusted...
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Lifestyle

RECIPE: Herb-encrusted Leg of Lamb, the Leshoto way…

Noluthando Ngcakani -
“Leg of lamb may sound intimidating to many, but it’s actually one of the most tender, succulent and easy-to-work-with cuts of meat.” So says...
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Celebrity Chef

Jozi chef is living out his wildest food dreams

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“Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey ate my chakalaka!”  Umjita wa se Kasi (Kasi boy) turned gourmet chef, Katlego Sebastian Mlambo still has to pinch himself when he recalls serving former US president Barack Obama and legendary American talk show host and television producer - Oprah Winfrey an...
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#AloneTogether: ‘Don’t compromise on farmworkers’ safety’

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If you’re reading this, you survived day 2 of Mzansi’s lockdown to contain the deadly outbreak of covid-19. Chances are, you’ve been having your...
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#AloneTogether: Farmers manage to keep harvesting despite lockdown

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Congrats! You survived day 1 of South Africa’s unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown. The remaining 20 days will not be easy and, if you’re like the...
Urban farming was the light at the end of the tunnel for Mosesi Mosesi.
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Urban farming was the saving grace for an unemployed youth

Noluthando Ngcakani -
Three years ago, Mosesi Mosesi (28) was jobless and hopeless. When an opportunity for a learnership in horticulture came along, he took a huge leap of faith. That leap has completely changed his life,...
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21 recipes to keep you sane during Covid-19 lockdown

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Social distancing and to self-quarantine is Mzansi’s new normal. Our 21-day lockdown to try and limit the spread of Covid-19 has officially kicked in,...
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Liewe Lulu: My monster-in-law says I’m not a real Makoti

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Defeated Makoti from Zwelitsha in King Williams Town in the Eastern Cape writes…  Liewe Lulu, where do I even begin. I met my super bae Sipho in my hometown of Pretoria five years ago when we were still at university. It was love...

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