The Sunday Times Hot Cross Bun taste test — a tradition upheld for nearly two decades — was founded by the late consumer journalist Isabel Jones. Each Easter and Christmas, she convened a panel and broadcast a live, on-air tasting on local radio. The idea... See more
A bagel is a dense, round yeast bun with a hole in the middle; the dough is shaped into rings and is set aside to rise for a short time. The unique step in making the perfect bagel happens just before baking, when the buns are submerging into boiling wate... See more
Where did your personal food journey begin? How did it evolve? Like many South African creators of Indian descent, my childhood revolved around food. Not just cooking and eating it, but the stories; how recipes came about, who they came from — and the mem... See more
Hilary Biller and Jan Kohler prepared a festive feast at their cooking demonstration at Jan’s Cookery School in Dunkeld in Johannesburg last month. To take the stress out of the Christmas feast, they share their recipes and tips to take the easy way out o... See more
FESTIVE CARROT CAKE Makes 1 large cake For those who don’t enjoy rich and dark boozy fruit cake, the carrot cake, a South African fave, takes on the festive note with some delectable added extras and decorations to give it a celebratory feel. It’s an easy... See more
