• Roasted butternut soup

    4 top tips to bulk up and thicken your soup

    A comforting bowl of soup on a chilly winters day is the best way to warm up and feed the whole family. Not only that, it’s budget-friendly and you can batch cook and freeze it for when loadshedding looms. To help make your soup go even further, food director Abigail Donnelly shares her tips for bulking up or thickening soups if you prefer a heartier bowl.

  • SPONSORED: Set sail aboard Vista: 10 reasons to book a cruise holiday

    Oceania Cruises holds the reputation for being the world’s leading culinary-and-destination-focused cruise line. Their hallmark? Small ships, curated experiences, immersive itineraries, and the finest cuisine at sea. With that to consider, it’s no wonder Oceania Cruises is going all out with firsts offered aboard Vista (the line’s first new ship in more than a decade) – foodies and adventurers are in for a treat.

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    Dad’s signature recipes: 6 of our all-time favourites

    Does your dad have a signature dish? In honour of Father’s Day, we asked the TASTE team to share their dad’s best dishes. From comforting split pea soup to fuss-free chocolate chip cookies, these recipes prove that dads have more cooking know-how than just flipping a steak on the braai.

  • From pasta to prosciutto – 4 Italian recipes to try today

    Want to know your prosciutto from your speck? What’s the difference between burrata and mozzarella? How should you serve Gorgonzola? If you want to broaden your knowledge on Italian ingredients, we’re breaking down our favourite deli Italian cheeses and cured meats that can turn even the simplest of dishes into epic gourmet meals.

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    6 interesting facts about wine for your next dinner party

    Whether you’re looking to up your wine knowledge or just want to have a few interesting conversation starters for your next dinner party, we’ve got you covered. We went to the sixth edition of La Paulée, hosted by Constance Hotels & Resorts in Mauritius and here are some facts about wine we learnt there.

  • 6 low-effort sandwiches to make during loadshedding

    Need a loadshedding dinner idea? We asked our community what they’re making for dinner during loadshedding, and sandwiches came out as one of the top answers. Want to eat something a little more exciting than peanut butter and jam? Here are our six top picks for sarmies to make before the power goes out, during loadshedding, or in a flash, when the power comes back on.

  • What it’s like being on a press trip in a luxury hotel in Mauritius

    Did you know there’s a Hotel group with resorts in Mauritius that is dedicated to offering the very best wine? We didn’t either, until we were invited to the sixth edition of La Paulée, hosted by Constance Hotels & Resorts. Digital editor, Annzra Denita Naidoo won the jackpot and was chosen to go to the 6 day event. She shares what it’s really like to attend an international press trip at a luxury resort in Mauritius.