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Hot honey is having a moment as the latest expression of the sweet and spicy “swicy” food trend.
FOOD TRENDS

Say hello to ‘swicy’: SA’s newest flavour craze

Step inside the 'swicy' trend redefining everything from pizza glazes to braai sides.

  • Lutho Pasiya
3 min read
Cannabis has come a long way from being associated mainly with homemade brownies and casual edibles.
CANNABIS

How cannabis earned a seat at the fine dining table

Forget space brownies and infused pizzas. South Africa’s top chefs are now pairing cannabis terpenes like fine wine for high-end gourmet dining.

  • Lutho Pasiya
3 min read
Fibre is moving from the sidelines of nutrition conversations to a bigger role on our plates as consumers become more focused on gut health, blood sugar control and overall well-being.
FOODIES

Protein is out, fibre is in: Inside the ultimate gut-health shift

Driven by the gut-health boom, a new wave of eaters is intentionally boosting plant intake to balance blood sugar, improve heart health, and stay fuller longer.

  • Lutho Pasiya
3 min read
Spring can be one of the easiest times to rethink the weekly grocery shop.
INFLATION

Eat fresh for less: The spring grocery hacks that save you rands

Stop overpaying for out-of-season produce. Here is how strategic spring shopping protects your wallet.

  • Lutho Pasiya
3 min read
When the weather turns wild, South Africans often find comfort in the kitchen, where a simmering pot can turn a few simple ingredients into a meal that feeds the family for days.
RECIPES
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Stormy days, smart meals: One-pot cooking for cold spells

When storms roll in and the power drops, smart cooking keeps us covered. Discover easy, nourishing ways to turn simple ingredients into warm, budget-friendly meals.

  • Lutho Pasiya
4 min read
Despite recent concern over the detection of Pilchard Herpesvirus (PHV) in wild sardines along South Africa's West Coast, there is no reason to stop enjoying your favourite tin of pilchards.
VIRUS

South Africa's sardine scare explained: Why canned pilchards remain 100% safe

Health officials confirm that commercially canned pilchards remain 100% safe to eat, leaving SA's most affordable, nutrient-packed staple right where it belongs: in your pantry.

  • Lutho Pasiya
5 min read
Simmer Down, a new lifestyle series is launching on SABC2
TV SERIES
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'Simmer Down': A new South African cooking show blending food and music

The 13-part series, hosted by acclaimed cookbook author, chef and founder of the Feed My Tribe movement, Mmule Setati, offers a fresh approach to the traditional cooking show…

  • Taschica Pillay
3 min read