Sifo the Cooking Husband serves up ‘Volume 2’

TO MANY South Africans, Sinoyolo Sifo, better known as Sifo the Cooking Husband, has made cooking cool again.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

Growing up in Lusikisiki, a small town on the Eastern Cape coast, Sifo started by sharing simple, comforting meals online. His journey from home cook to bestselling cookbook author is filled with love, determination and teamwork.

Now, he’s back with his second offering, Sifo the Cooking Husband: Volume 2, and it’s already flying off the shelves. Speaking to Independent Media Lifestyle, Sifo shared that this project feels deeply personal; a reflection of growth, love and the shared joy of food that began in his own kitchen.

“When I started this journey during Covid-19, it was just about sharing what I love. I didn’t imagine it would grow into this,’ he says with a smile.

“Now we're on the second book, and this one feels like the matured version of me.”

Cooking, partnership and breaking stereotypes

“Sifo the Cooking Husband Volume 2 isa family book, so its recipes are simple, easy and delicious. So if you love cooking or still learning to cook, the book is really for everyone.”

“The book is not going to intimidate you, in terms of having complicated dishes. The ingredients are easy to source, I'm very big on that! When I develop recipes, I make sure it must be ingredients that people can acquire, because I understand the environment we're in.

“And also dishes must not be to expensive,” he said in conversation.

For Sifo, his wife is not only his creative partner but also the first to try his new dishes.

They share a playful back-and-forth that matches the energy of his recipes.