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Apr 82 min read
Traditional Kaapse Breyani
Making breyani is a serious labour of love, but it’s worth every chopping, boiling and frying moment. For best results, marinate the meat ov
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Apr 11 min read
Mavrou
Mavrou is a meat dish usually served on special occasions such as Eid and weddings. Traditionally it is served with on a bed of rice with qu
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Apr 12 min read
Palmiers for Eid
Nasreen Riley explains how to make palmiers and how switching on her can feel like part of a ceremony to pay homage to her grandmother’s leg
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Apr 12 min read
Kersopsteek Laylatul Qadr: A Special Night During Ramadaan
Fahiem Stellenboom shares the meaning of a significant night that occurs during Ramadaan.
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Apr 12 min read
Sobering Thoughts in Bali - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs reflects deeply on her past and the paths taken, and decides that it’s time to make a leap of faith. Read on as she shares he
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Apr 11 min read
WATCH: How To Sear Meat Perfectly
Watch a professional chef demonstrate how to master the Maillard reaction and sear meat perfectly.
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Apr 11 min read
Corned Beef
Corned beef, also called silverside, is a classic come Eid and Christmas. Try this method for preparing this family favourite.
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Apr 11 min read
Family-Style Savoury Rice
Prepare this savoury rice dish for those occasions when you need a hearty vegetarian meal-in-a-pot.
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Apr 12 min read
Hertzoggies For Eid
Gadija Sydow Noordien shares her hertzoggie recipe along with recollections of Eid preparations from when she was a girl.
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Apr 12 min read
Coco’s Classic Whole-Wheat Bread
Is there anything better than freshly baked bread with butter? Try this classic whole-wheat bread recipe.
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Apr 11 min read
Groenvye-Konfyt
Groenvye-konfyt is lekker vir ’n bederf so nou en dan, ’n geskenk, of veral op spesiale geleenthede soos Eid.
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Apr 11 min read
Aunty Helen Quint’s Lovely Chocolate Cake
Bake this family favourite chocolate cake as a treat at your next family gathering.
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Apr 11 min read
Butter Biscuits For Eid
The smell of these butter biscuits baking is sure to stir nostalgic memories.
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Mar 252 min read
WATCH: How To Remove the Gland From A Leg Of Lamb
Carmen Siologas explains why you need to remove the gland from a leg of lamb. Plus: watch a butcher demonstrates how to do it yourself.
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Mar 252 min read
Preparing for Easter
Ingrid Jones wakes up to the aroma of pickled fish and is transported back to a time when she was surrounded by a community sharing the same
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Mar 252 min read
Pickled Fish On Good Friday
Patty Akriel explains why eating pickled fish on Good Friday is not just a Cape Town thing.
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Mar 253 min read
What Is Easter Without Pickled Fish?
Ismail Mahomed shares his komvandaan story with pickled fish.
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Mar 251 min read
Paasfeestafel
Die wag is verby en die somberheid van Goeie Vrydag is weg. Kyk Miranda Fillmore se Paasfeestafel.
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Mar 254 min read
The Liyer Spirit House, Bali - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs visits the Liyer Spirit house in Ubud, Bali and leaves determined to change the narrative of her Cape Malay heritage. Read on
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Mar 253 min read
I Dream of Pickled Fish
Michael Weeder explains why hake is best when it comes to pickled fish.
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