• The plant-based chef powering an anti-poaching foundation

    Nicola Kagoro, aka Chef Cola, is one to watch. She’s challenging the common misconception surrounding plant-based diets in Africa, while also working to protect our most precious resources as head chef for the International Anti-Poaching Foundation. She chats to us about her journey to veganism and how she came to cook for an all-female anti-poaching unit.

  • Close up hand lighing Diwali lamps

    5 foodies share their favourite Diwali memories

    Diwali symbolises the triumph of light over dark, new beginnings and prosperity. If ever there was a year that could do with some of that, it is 2020. As the Indian community gear up for the celebrations, five of favourite foodies reminisce about this special occasion.

  • Genius banana skin cake with avo frosting recipe

    3 surprising ways to use avocados

    Millennials may have increased our appreciation for avo toast, but there’s a lot more you can do with this humble ingredient. You can use it in almost any course (including dessert) if you get creative enough. Here are three recipes that use avo in unexpected ways.

  • Karen Dudley on closing The Kitchen and rebirth

    Karen Dudley needs no introduction. She’s been an important part of the Cape Town food scene for years and, despite having to close her Woodstock restaurant, The Kitchen, earlier this year, she remains as involved as ever. We caught up with the mover and shaker to see how she’s been doing and what she’s been up to recently.

  • Home-made smoky BBQ marinade and basting sauce

    Next-level braai sauces that aren’t pink sauce

    There’s no denying that a good old bottle of tomato sauce has a welcome place at most braais, but doesn’t mean it’s the only sauce out there. We’re rounding up some of the most impressive (and deceptively easy) sauces you can whip up to steal the show at your next braai.