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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
The pistachio boom has pushed the nut from a premium snack into one of the food world’s most recognisable trends.
FOOD TRENDS

Why the world’s obsession with pistachios is a win for SA farmers

From Dubai chocolate to luxury lattes, the world is hooked. Discover how Northern Cape growers plan to feed global demand.

  • Lutho Pasiya
4 min read
Once associated with simple home cooked meals, cabbage is now being grilled, charred, fermented, braised and wrapped around rich fillings before landing on restaurant menus.
CHEFS

Move over cauliflower: Why fine dining chefs are obsessing over cabbage

Driven by high living costs and a revival of local heritage ingredients, South African chefs are turning humble cabbage into fine-dining hero dishes.

  • Lutho Pasiya
5 min read