In this issue

FAMILY SUPPERS, WEEKEND FEASTS: THE MEAL-PLAN ISSUE

ZA Classic: Chilli Bites

Traditionally eaten during Ramadan, these magnificent fritters have their origins in Indian cuisine, but have their own place in South African culture. We’d like to make a case for eating them year-round, as a side for soup, a starter before a curry, or as a snack with a tomato-and-onion salsa

4 mins

Superhero Chefs: Midlands Warriors

Jackie Cameron, chef and owner of the Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine, has been working with two other powerhouse women to help feed families in need during the pandemic

2 mins

Secret Ingredient: The Complete Guide To Citrus

Are you getting the best from your zest? Here’s how to work with citrus to add zing and balance to your cooking

1 min

Happy Hour: An Apple A Day

As the Cape winter finds its stride, Taste's resident cocktail guru, Jeanne Calitz is trading her summery spritzes for something a little cosier. Here’s how to make your own mulled apple cider – with or without alcohol

2 mins

Wine: 13 Things We Learnt At Home

After months of watching every drop, our glasses are full once more. And now, says Michelle Coburn, we can restock our wine racks with confidence, thanks to the Woolies’ WCellar virtual tastings, where chefs, somms and winemakers shared their advice for lockdown and beyond

5 mins

Jars of gold

Just like her mother before her, Sam Woulidge needs to feel prepared. At the start of the lockdown this meant big-batching cooking and turning anchovies, garlic and olive oil into a fridge staple fit for kings

4 mins

From The Kitchen, With Love

One of the Mother City’s most iconic deli-restaurants, beloved by both locals and a certain US First Lady, has been forced to close its doors for good. Owner Karen Dudley recalls the joy, spirit of connection and the unforgettable food that made The Kitchen a home from home

3 mins

BOX CLEVER

Whether you’re supporting local farmers by ordering a weekly veg box, or by buying local in store, fresh produce is on the agenda right now. Hannah Lewry helps you plan your week’s meals around your veg drawer or fruit bowl (with sausages on the side)

7 mins

The Art Of Healing

After taking a break from the Jozi pace, Khanya Mzongwana is back with her own e-book, Sh*t’s Real, Let’s Heal. Created in lockdown, it takes the mission out of meal planning and celebrates cooking good food as the ultimate act of self-care

10+ mins

BRINJALS TO BAKLAVA

Turkish-born Aussie chef Somer Sivrioğlu is passionate about the signature flavours and ingredients of his homeland. In his cookbook, Anatolia, he presents easy riffs on classic dishes, with recipes for pistachio pancakes, smoky brinjal “salad” and slow-cooked lamb-shoulder pie

9 mins

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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.

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