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Tips, tricks and tools to help you in your plant-based or vegan cooking journey.
Can a vegan do the keto diet?
The keto diet gained popularity because of its ability to burn fat when you’re in a state of ketosis. It’s known as a high fat,
How to cook vegan Spanish tapas
Do you like your food in delectable bite-sized morsels? If so, you’d fit right in in Spain. The Spanish tapa has made a name for
How to cook vegan South African food
Here in South Africa, we have a melting pot of cultures, which means we also have a smorgasbord of culinary influences that have informed South
How to cook vegan Greek food
The Mediterranean diet is widely regarded as one of the healthiest in the world and many studies have shown its connection to the longevity of
How to cook vegan Italian food
Italian food is a firm favourite of many people and luckily, it’s quite versatile so you can vegan it up with relative ease. In this
How to cook vegan Mexican food
Mexican food is a solid favourite for many people and if you’re a vegan, you don’t want to miss out on the satisfying, fresh and
3 Smoothie recipes you can make in 5 minutes
Many people swear by smoothies as their go-to on the go. They’re quick, convenient, packed with nutrients, and there’s nothing quite as refreshing as an
Feeding yourself in a crisis
Good nutrition is important for a healthy body, but what happens when life throws you a curveball and healthy eating is the last thing on
Super simple vegan summer salads
Salads add a level of freshness, colour, flavour and nutrients to any meal. In this blog, we give you three recipes for super simple vegan summer salads.
Plant-based festive food traditions around the world
If there’s one thing we all love about the silly season, it’s the food. We take a light-hearted look at plant-based festive food traditions around the world.
What on earth is vegan cheese?
There’s nothing like biting into a cheese toasty. Until recently, this was a simple pleasure that vegans had to do without, but vegan cheese is developing fast.
Cooking oil – which to use for what and why
Oil has developed a bad reputation for being linked to heart disease and obesity, but like most food theories, many of our perceptions (or misconceptions)
The low-down on milk alternatives
A growing number of people are starting to replace cow’s milk with a milk substitute. We got nutritionist Martolis Pieters to walk us through milk alternatives.
Freezing food: everything you need to know
Ever take food out of the freezer only to find it’s got freezer burn or tastes awful? Here’s your guide to freezing food to keep it fresh, tasty and nutritious.
Sugar posers: the facts on sugar substitutes
Trying to cut down on sugar is great but some sweet alternatives are secret jerks. That’s why it’s important to know what’s what in the sugar substitute pot.
Getting crystal clear on sugar
Is sugar the devil? We’ve teamed up with Dr Margo De Kooker, MD and Functional Medicine practitioner, to find out what actually is in a spoonful of sugar.
Sourdough starter and secrets for success
Sourdough is a spongy tasty delight but it’s not easy to do. Here are sourdough starter tips, tricks and a recipe to get you on track.
Beginner’s Guide to Fermenting Foods at Home
Keen to get stuck into fermenting foods but don’t know where to start? Here’s your home fermentation 101 that’ll get you packing flavour into meals in no time.
Everything You Need to Know About Food Fermentation
Ever wondered why health nuts promote yoghurt, kombucha and kimchi, and why food that is cultured (i.e. fermented food) is supposedly good for you? We’ve
How to Master a Vegan BBQ
Ever felt like an outsider as the only vegan at a BBQ? Or hosted a BBQ and just don’t know what to feed your vegan friend? Here are tips to master a vegan BBQ.