Research conducted by the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens predicts that the wild Arabica coffee plant could be extinct by 2080. Wild Arabica coffee is the parent of those under cultivation and from where we get out coffee. Published in PLos One last week.researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, UK, and the Environment…
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Thai Red Curry Roast Chicken Recipe
This Red Thai Curry Roast Chicken Recipe will spice things up around the braai or the dinner table. Use a local Red Thai Curry Paste and some Chilli Sauce if you like a little extra bite. If you are going to braai or barbecue this chicken, use the indirect cooking method and keep the temperature…
Burger King coming to South Africa
Global Fast Food giant Burger King is on its way to South Africa through leisure group Grand Parade Investments. Business Day Live reports that GPI executive chairman Hassen Adams said: “Grand Parade Investments is continually evaluating opportunities that will help support the company’s strategic objectives. Our extensive experience in the management of our outlet-driven business…
Vetkoek Recipe | Magwinya Recipe | Zola Nene
A Traditional South African Vetkoek Recipe also known as Magwinya, to add to your South African recipe repertoire. In addition to learning how to make this vetkoek recipe you also get a Zulu lesson in this Expresso Show recipe video. You can serve your vetkoek in a variety of different ways with the most popular…
How to ripen avocados in 10 minutes
This is a quirky solution to quickly ripen avocados in ten minutes. Wrap the avocado in aluminium foil and pop it in the oven at 90°C (190°F) for 10 minutes The process involves trapping the ethylene gas that an avocado releases and allows it to be re-absorbed by the avocado, speeding up the ripening process.…
Go go gadget grocery list! And now for the Hiku, scan it or say it
A new product is hitting the market, the scan it or say it grocery list gadget from Hiku. If you like your gadgets and normally end up at a supermarket not really knowing exactly what you need, this could be the gadget for you. The scan it or say it Hiku gadget recognizes both…
Research reveals shocking levels of fat and sugar in ‘on-the-go’ snacks and low-fat yogurt
Breakfast snacks are marketed as wholesome yet convenient by food manufacturers including Belvita, McVitie’s and Kellogg’s while research shows that ‘healthy’ yogurts can have a far higher sugar content than ice cream. Despite being positioned as a wholesome start to the day, breakfast biscuits contain more saturated fat than biscuit favourites like digestives, Rich Tea…
Gordon Ramsay goes Checkers! Africa’s largest supermarket chain finally enters the fray
South African supermarket chain, Checkers steps into the premium retail war with Gordon Ramsay in their corner. Woolworths and Pick n Pay have been stepping up their marketing campaigns to attract customers into their stores with big sponsorships of Prime Time television shows and chefs. Checkers has now brought celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay into their…
Burger King’s Gourmet Charred Bamboo & Squid Ink Burger!
The premium ’Kuru Burger’ made with buns baked with bamboo charcoal and squid ink ketchup. This is not a Heston Blumenthal creation but Burger King Japan celebrating it’s 5th Anniversary with some local flare. The buns are made from dough mixed with bamboo charcoal, the patties infused with paprika and tomato, then to top it all off…
How to sharpen knives using a stone.
Essential kitchen skills, you should always use a sharp knife, here is how to sharpen it using a stone. Apply the knife to the rough grade side first and it should take you no more than three minutes.