Our Xhosa table: 10 dishes for the perfect celebration menu TASTE’s Khanya Mzongwana and chef Ayanda Matomela both grew up in Port Elizabeth, with the same dreams of a career in food. They got together to create a very special menu, one that brings the dishes of their shared Xhosa heritage to a new present.
10 under-appreciated South African ingredients While a small percentage of traditional South African ingredients get all the press, there are hundreds of spectacular flavours that seldom get a mention. The 100 Flavours exhibition at Maker’s Landing in Cape Town aims to change that. Here’s a small taste of what to expect.
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.
7 essential South African braai sides From garlic bread to potato salad, everyone has a non-negotiable signature braai side. Here are seven of our most popular braai accompaniments.