Malva Pudding, Perfect for a Cold Winter’s Evening
Malva Pudding, also known as Marshmallow Pudding or Vinegar Pudding, has its roots in the Cape Dutch era This pudding has many variations from family recipes that have… Read More »
Bobotie, South Africa’s Favourite Food
Bobotie could almost be called the national dish of South Africa, it consists of spicy minced meat topped by a savoury custard which is then baked in the… Read More »
Rose’s Passion Fruit and Lemonade Flavoured Drink
Rose’s has been a name we have always paired with quality in South Africa. Our family has bought and loved all the Rose’s cordials, from Lime Cordial to… Read More »
Happy National Food Day 2012
Today National Food Day is being celebrated in America with the main purpose being to promote a better food system. They are calling on all food movement leaders,… Read More »
Yumsy launches as a social pinboard for food
For foodies who can’t get enough of paging through supermarket mags and scouring slow/organic food markets in your city for something scrumptious, Yumsy will tempt your taste buds… Read More »
Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables in September
September is Spring in South Africa and the best way to save money is to buy fruit and vegetables that are in season. They are usually plentiful and… Read More »
Milk Tart
Milk Tart or Melktert is a delicious South African dessert adapted from our Dutch heritage. In the old days it was flavoured with naartjie peel to add flavour… Read More »
Ouma Hot Cross Bun Flavoured Rusks
Wow! The well known Ouma Rusk brand has just released a limited edition of Hot Cross Bun flavoured rusks. This means that when you sit back with your… Read More »
Neighbour Goods Markets
The Neighbour Goods Market is held every Saturday from 9am to 2pm in The Old Biscuit Mill in Salt River. It features gourmet foods, artisan breads, fresh vegetables,… Read More »
Sosaties
Sosaties or kebabs as they would be more commonly known, are an age old South African favourite for braais or grills. Any meat could be used here but… Read More »
New Foodie Forum – Yumsy
Want to know about all the latest foodie happenings, events, gadgets, books and more then go and join the new South African food forum at Yumsy. This is… Read More »
Cape Malay Pickled Fish
Pickled fish is the favourite South African food eaten at Easter time together with Hot Cross Buns. The recipe was originally devised by Cape Malay fishermen in an… Read More »

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