Some News From The Koe’sister Team
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Cariema Isaacs
Sep 304 min read
I Lost My Heart In Paris - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs visits Paris and found love in a choux pastry class where she learned a game-changing technique.
Contributor
Sep 302 min read
How To Braai Chicken Perfectly
Follow these five tips to braai chicken perfectly at your next gettogether.
Cariema Isaacs
Sep 233 min read
Love And The Sweetness Of Doing Nothing - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs reflects on love and Dolce Far Niente while in Maastricht, Netherlands.
Contributor
Sep 233 min read
8 Ways To Improve Your Braai This Heritage Day
While Heritage Day on 24 September is not about braaiing, many South Africans will be taking advantage of the public holiday to do just that
Cariema Isaacs
Sep 161 min read
Cream And Custard Heaven - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
While in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Cariema Isaacs is transported to Cape Town’s Belgravia Road with when she tastes cream and custard heaven.
Ruby Marks
Sep 164 min read
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Ruby Marks writes about how planting a vegetable garden can teach us a lot about seeding, watering and nurturing a life.
Contributor
Sep 162 min read
3 Food Entrepreneurs’ Lessons Learned
Consistency, innovative solutions, and the value of seizing opportunities are what these food entrepreneurs highlight as some of their lesso
Cariema Isaacs
Sep 92 min read
If You Can’t Travel, Read - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs resumes her Eat, Pray, Love journey in Rotterdam, Netherlands and finds a place to collect her thoughts and a must-read book.
Contributor
Sep 23 min read
Fire Meets Flavour In Reuben Riffel’s Latest Book “Braai”
Riffel’s love for bold flavours shines through, with a punchy Korean sauce in one recipe, Middle Eastern spices in another, and a new take o
Ruby Marks
Sep 22 min read
Why Benin Reminds Me of Growing Up In Bishop Lavis
South Africa’s embassador to Benin, Ruby Marks, shares her experience of the Beninese food scene.
Leanne Feris
Sep 23 min read
Koe’sister, But Make It Art
Fine artist Stephan Beukes from the Stephan Beukes Collective created a painting for Koe’sister. We asked him to tell us more about his proc
Cariema Isaacs
Sep 22 min read
The French Influence - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs talks about the French influence on the Cape Malay culinary tradition in the form of puff pastry and savoury pies.
Contributor
Aug 264 min read
What Life As A Chef Is Really Like
From cheffing in hotels and ships, to pivoting to lecturing, find out more about the opportunities Shanay Roelfse from Delft explored so far
Wyomia Mouwers
Aug 262 min read
Bring On The Broth
Wyomia Mouwers gets lyrical about why she cannot get enough of rich, delicious broth.
Khadija Tracey Heeger
Aug 192 min read
Krotoa
Khadija Tracey Heeger, digter, aktrise, fasiliteerder, kultuuraktivis en skrywer deel haar gedig Krotoa hieronder.
Leanne Feris
Aug 122 min read
Vroedvrou-reeks: Antie Trooi Kaswari, Sanddrift
Vroedvroue is deel van baie van ons se komvandaan. Antie Trooi Kaswari van Sanddrift in die Noord-Kaap se Richtersveld vertel haar storie.
Contributor
Aug 123 min read
The Healing Power Of Collaboration
Reflecting on Women’s Day, Toni Giselle Stuart says that “we are more powerful than we have been led to believe... our voices hold power.”
Leanne Feris
Aug 124 min read
Die Skatkis Van Wysheid & Kulturele Tradisies Op Die Platteland
Ons gaan soek tradisionele kennis en komvandaan-stories by die vroedvroue van die Richtersveld. Leanne Feris vertel en Loretta Feris het die
Leanne Feris
Aug 122 min read
Vroedvrou-reeks: Ouma Katriena (Koekie) Majiedt, Sanddrif
Vroedvroue is deel van baie van ons se komvandaan. Ouma Katriena Majiedt van Sanddrif in die Noord-Kaap se Richtersveld vertel haar storie.
Leanne Feris
Aug 122 min read
Vroedvrou-reeks: Ouma Toesie (Sarah) Fortuin, Spoegrivier
Vroedvroue is deel van baie van ons se komvandaan. Ouma Toesie van Spoegrivier in die Noord-Kaap se Richtersveld vertel haar storie.
Leanne Feris
Aug 124 min read
Vroedvrou-reeks: Antie Veronika Roberts, Steinkopf
Vroedvroue is deel van baie van ons se komvandaan. Antie Veronika Roberts van Steinkopf in die Noord-Kaap se Richtersveld vertel haar storie
Leanne Feris
Aug 123 min read
Vroedvrou-reeks: Ouma Magrietha Vries, Steinkopf
Vroedvroue is deel van baie van ons se komvandaan. Ouma Magrietha Vries van Steinkopf in die Noord-Kaap se Richtersveld vertel haar storie.
Leanne Feris
Aug 122 min read
Vroedvrou-reeks: Antie Dorothea Maritz, Steinkopf
Vroedvroue is deel van baie van ons se komvandaan. Antie Dorothea Maritz van Steinkopf in die Noord-Kaap se Richtersveld vertel haar storie.
Contributor
Jul 228 min read
In Conversation With Tiisetso Mashifane
Read this Q&A interview with Tiisetso Mashifane, writer and director of Neighbourhood.
Cariema Isaacs
Jul 222 min read
Reinventing Yourself - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
As Cariema Isaacs continues her journey of self-discovery, she reflects on the importance of reviewing things to check if you are still on t
Contributor
Jul 223 min read
Former Bernadino Heights High Student Wins First Prize In Cooking Competition
Kraaifontein resident Huwitt Strydom took top honours at the recently held Showcook Reaching for Young Stars competition, winning first priz
Contributor
Jul 221 min read
Do A Plant-Based Cooking Masterclass At The Good Life Show
Now’s your chance to try your hand at making delicious plant-based dishes at the Good Life Show taking place in Joburg, 26-28 July 2024.
Contributor
Jul 153 min read
Win 1 of 5 Double Tickets To "Neighbourhood" At The Baxter Theatre
Koe’sister Online subscribers are eligible to win tickets to Neighbourhood for the 2 August performance.
Cariema Isaacs
Jul 152 min read
Let It Find You - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
As she pages through an old “work register” her Big Ma used to write down recipes in, Cariema Isaacs marvels at how the book found her when
Contributor
Jul 85 min read
Toffee Decadence at Darling Sweet
Find out how Darling Sweet went from late-night toffee making in a kitchen with two employees to a business with 32 employees 10 years later
Contributor
Jul 12 min read
What To Substitute For Missing Ingredients
Cookbook author Chantal Lascaris shares her secrets on quick-fix substitute ingredients.
Cariema Isaacs
Jul 12 min read
Focus On The Craft, Not The Crowd - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs urges rookies like her to “own your crown, position it, sit up straight and go get the life you’ve always wanted for yourself
Cariema Isaacs
Jun 102 min read
When Things Fall Apart - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs shares the two events that changed her life over the last few years and how they made her appreciate every day as a gift.
Contributor
Jun 103 min read
Winter Favourites In Turkish Cuisine To Try At Cape Town’s Saray Restaurant
Saray’s winter menu features a variety of comforting halaal Turkish dishes.
Contributor
Jun 32 min read
Where To Taste A Sustainably Caught Seafood Fine-Dining Multi-Course Winter Menu
Launched last year, Cape Town’s signature ethically harvested seafood restaurant GALJOEN, has introduced a multi-course winter lunch menu, o
Cariema Isaacs
Jun 32 min read
It’s Time To Build - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
After the conclusion of one part of her journey of discovery, Cariema Isaacs realises that “it’s time to talk to my inner circle, time to ac
Contributor
Jun 33 min read
Here’s How What We Eat And Drink (And When) Affect Sleep
Find out from a dietitian how you can improve your sleep for better overall health.
Contributor
May 201 min read
The Shiraz, Charcuterie & Cheese Festival Is On This Weekend
The annual Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival takes place on Saturday, 25 May.
Contributor
May 201 min read
Entries For The ‘Plant-Based Chef Of The Year’ Competition Are Still Open
If you are an aspiring chef, with a keen interest in plant-based cooking, then this competition is for you. Entries close 28 May.
Contributor
May 133 min read
What’s Holding Your Food Small Business Back?
Navigating market access is one of the biggest challenges for small businesses. Read on for advice from a business growth agency.
Contributor
May 63 min read
Northern Cape Cop Turns Comedy Star
“Antie Katriena” was created when former policeman Warren Louw was stuck at home in Fonteintjie, outside Springbok, during lockdown.
Cariema Isaacs
May 62 min read
We Come From Nobility - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“Arch your back and sit up straight... Position your crown and allow the light of your heritage and ancestors to illuminate your life,” Cari
Cariema Isaacs
Apr 292 min read
Jakarta Has My Heart - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“...the waiter comes over to me. He sweetly says: ‘Maybe you’d like to try some Bubur?’.” Cariema Isaacs feels like she’s come home and find
Hilda Samuels
Apr 224 min read
Your Support Is Essential To koesister.com’s Sustainability
We’ve written previously about why we made the decision to stop printing the Koe’sister magazine and pivot to this premium-access website in
Cariema Isaacs
Apr 222 min read
Finding Grounding In Bali - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“When you speak to anyone here and you mention that you had an epiphany about your life, your career, your love, they nod and say: ‘Yeah, th
Fayruza Abrahams
Apr 222 min read
Thursday Evening Gadat
Fayruza Abrahams writes about the Thursday evening gadat, a ritual that is still being practiced today, especially in the Bo-Kaap community
Contributor
Apr 222 min read
Explore the Flavours: A Sneak Peek at the Fire & Feast Festival at Mzansi Food & Drink Show
Given that many South Africans like nothing more than a rump steak, lamb chop, chicken kebab or piece of boerewors done to perfection on the
Ingrid Josephs Vincent
Apr 153 min read
Die Khubus Namastap
Ingrid Josephs Vincent vertel van wat haar ma haar geleer het van die Namataal, dans, en gebruike.
Cariema Isaacs
Apr 152 min read
Playing Small No Longer - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“The thing about playing small is, we are silenced, and silent about the stuff that we need to be vocal about,” Cariema Isaacs says as she v
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