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The curious case of the Hot Cross Bun
When I think about Easter, there are some very specific foods that come to mind. Amongst these are pickled fish, freshly baked bread and pickled fish. But the one dish that stands out among the re...
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The Beginner's Guide to Sourdough Bread
As the daughter of an avid baker, there are few baked goodies that I haven’t tried. From lamingtons to cornbread, my mom always had a new recipe that she wanted to try and I was happy to be the ta...
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I’ll admit it - kombucha was something that I never really had much interest in. Given that it’s quite a pricey beverage, it was never something that I was tempted to splurge on. I always thought ...
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How to keep your produce fresh, not funky
There’s a very simple joy that comes from the snap of a fresh broccoli stem or the crunch of a raw carrot. And while you may revel in your new bounty, the moment tends to be short lived as the str...
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10 Traditional New Year's Eve Foods for a Prosperous 2022
When it comes to festive holidays, Christmas tends to reign supreme. Between the gifts and glitz and the delicious dinner spreads, it’s a difficult celebration to compete with. New Year’s Eve, how...
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Restore nature, one shrub at a time
The Earth’s temperature is rising every year. Wildfires are spreading and water is growing increasingly scarce. But spekboom can help. Portulacaria Afra, commonly known as “spekboom” is a succul...
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The Spaza Guide to a Green Cleaning Routine
After a year of acclimatising to the "new normal", it's safe to say that your home probably needs a little TLC. And with Christmas fast approaching, now is a better time than ever to clean up and ...
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Cutlery Roll Entertaining Ideas
The 2020 Holiday season was a quiet affair - lacking most of the traditional hallmarks of the busiest time for entertainment and dining. Thankfully, after a year of smiling through masks and sanit...
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This blog post was originally featured on our South African website for South Africa's Heritage Day in 2019. Our community has grown! Feature veggies on the fire this heritage day with this simpl...
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3 Heritage Day Salad Dressing Ideas Reposted from a South African Heritage Day blog in 2015! A lot has changed but I am still making these dressings. Good of you to volunteer to make the salad fo...
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