Everyone has a favourite ‘patat resep’ in South Africa! Soetpatats (or sweet potatoes as they are called in English) are a staple in the Saffa household and for two very…
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You don’t get a treat more South African than vetkoek, but let’s talk about a more African version of the vetkoek that belongs to the Zulu culture; aMagwinya. What is…
When you jet off to a new destination and touch down on foreign shores, ready to start a whole new life, you might think that you have to leave the…
There’s nothing quite like a pandemic to give you a dose of perspective to re-examine your priorities and come to the realisation that life is short. Health, safety, family and…
The thought of mussels in white wine just screams of a South African summer, doesn’t it? There’s certainly that summery feeling in the air and to celebrate the change of…
Heritage Day aka Braai Day is tomorrow (24 September) and it couldn’t come at a better time for South Africa. The meaning of Heritage Day should have deeper meaning for…
Ah, the good old fashioned braai mushroom! We’ve all have a taste of one of these at some point in our South African lives, but how do we recreate the…
Ireland has never really been a frontrunner when it comes to top places to emigrate (and financially emigrate) to from South Africa, but that seems to be changing. Over the…
Do you want to experience a truly sensational taste of Africa simply melt in your mouth? Amarula cheesecake is the way to go. In fact, millions of South Africans call…
What’s the perfect accompaniment to meat, bread, pap, potatoes, and stew? Chakalaka, of course! Every South African knows all about Chakalaka. We’ve all got our favourite Chakalaka dish, which can…