In this issue

SUMMER 2023: FAST, FRESH and under R60 a head

HAPPY HOUR: Just add watermelon

Forget the fancy mixers and ignore TikTok trends - the MVP in your drinks arsenal is summer's best melon, says Jeanne Calitz

1 min

Dinner PLANS

Get your taco fix for breakfast (chilaquiles!), in a lunchbox (enchilada leftovers!) or supper any night of the week with Abigail Donnelly's build-your-own recipes.

4 mins

Fast times

Australia's most-loved home cook, Donna Hay, is back with a new book jam-packed with time-saving, flavour-forward recipes that will help you shake up your repertoire. We picked our favourite cake, pasta and curry from The Fast Five.

2 mins

Award-winning Food: Trending Plates

Fine-dining takes on both nostalgic and African ingredients - from Cremora and polony (yes!) to okra and beetroot - were food trends singled out by the judges of the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards.

1 min

WOOLWORTHS FOOD HERO: Pièce de résistance

Many a day has been saved by a slice of WCafé's baked cheesecake. But did you know that you can pre-order* a whole cake for your next party/shower/dinner? Spread the love.

1 min

Everything you need to know about quinoa

If it was good enough to sustain the Incan armies - and NASA's astronauts - you'd better believe this protein-rich seed will see you through your afternoon slump.

1 min

PIGS IN BLANKETS

The kids will love these quick-and-easy snacks that won't break the (piggy) bank.

1 min

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THE FROZEN APEROL SPRITZ is the hottest way to keep cool this summer, says Jeanne Calitz.

1 min

WINE: 10 great budget finds

Your January doesn't have to be entirely dry with these wines, including two great-value boxes, for under R130. Insider's tip: most of them are made exclusively for Woolies, says Michelle Coburn.

2 mins

WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS

Who could tire of eating out in the French capital? Here's how to make the most of your time (and euros) with this guide to six of our best foodie finds in the city of love.

3 mins

Don't be chicken

An inexpensive dish of chicken and rice, inspired by the famous New York street food, reminds Sam Woulidge of the importance of trying something new and to keep nagging her son to do the same.

4 mins

At your service

While judging for the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2022, Anna Trapido gained respect for the X-factor that an excellent waiter brings to the dining experience.

2 mins

Morogo magic

Budget-friendly indigenous leafy greens - fresh, sautéed or preserved for later use are on Mokgadi Itsweng's menu at this time of year.

2 mins

ΤΟ MAY-ΤΟ, ΤΟ MAH-ΤΟ

Midsummer tomatoes are impossible to resist, we know. So when you find yourself with a bounty of exotic varieties - heirlooms, Italian Romas, ripe Mediterraneans and sweet Rosalinis - Hannah Lewry is here to help.

6 mins

HOME TRUTHS

At her Joburg eatery, established in the iconic former Women's Jail at Constitution Hill, Mpho Phalane has worked to create a space that both honours the historic site and feels like home. She spoke to Khanya Mzongwana about the food journey that brought her here.

9 mins

PLANTS IN PARADISE

Former Durban creative (and one-time carnivore) Neil Roake and his daughter Jordan's epic travels led them to collaborate on the all veg cookbook Castaway. They shared their meat-free adventures on the Filipino island of Siargao with TASTE.

10+ mins

FIRE STARTER

Celeb TV chef Clem Pedro - of Afternoon Express and Expresso fame takes the art of hosting to pro level and not because he went to hotel school or worked for TASTE, but because he started in his mom's kitchen. We asked him to share his food nerd roots and family braai secrets.

10 mins

MEET ME AT THE RIVER

Plan a visit to the new Mukwa River Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi to experience Zambian food with a twist, courtesy of head cook Aaron Menezes and four passionate members of his kitchen team.

10 mins

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Woolworths TASTE Magazine Description:

TASTE is a multi-platform food brand – at the heart of which is an award-winning magazine with an annual frequency of 11 issues – produced by New Media Publishing for South African retailer, Woolworths.

Innovative in design and content, TASTE presents delicious recipes in a beautiful yet accessible way. For the past 13 years, it has partnered with Woolworths to build brand loyalty by educating customers about quality food and sustainable business practices, and introducing them to food personalities and trends to help them cook with confidence.

Other platforms include Facebook (WWTaste) , Twitter (@WWTaste) and Instagram (@WWTaste), and the brand connects weekly with a highly engaged base of online users through a digital newsletter.

The TASTE team