• It’s that time of year again where we need to start planning for the holidays! This year we’re collaborating with some of our clients to give you a fun and festive shopping experience. We’re putting together an online festive gift shop that will launch on the 15th of November 2022. Be sure to add it to your calendar! The marketplace will be divided into easy-to-reference categories that will provide you with plenty of gifting ideas – all from the comfort of your home. Prizes and hampers will also be up for grabs, so keep checking in so you don’t miss…

    Summer is here, and that means more time outdoors with family and friends. There is nothing better than a picnic in the park, on the mountain, or at the beach. Try these quick tasty, sweet and savoury treats from Rhodes Quality the next time you are packing a picnic basket to head outdoors: from a gherkin cheese ball to crispy chicken and avo wraps or Hawaiian pizza pancakes, jam filled shortbread cookies or a chickpea trail mix; there’s something for everyone. These snacks you’re about to see would also be great for checking out some of the easy hiking trails…

    Pizza scrolls Get creative with the toppings and make them to your liking! TOTAL TIME 40 min | MAKES 9  INGREDIENTS 2 cups self-raising flour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda  1 tsp salt 50g cold butter, chopped  ¾ cup buttermilk   2 tbsp pizza sauce 2 tbsp barbecue sauce ½  small red onion, thinly sliced  ½  small green bell pepper, thinly sliced  100g sliced salami, coarsely chopped ½ cup tinned pineapple pieces, well-drained, coarsely chopped  ⅓ cup kalamata olives, drained, sliced  1 cup pizza cheese  METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 200°C. Oil a 22cm square cake pan. SIFT flour,…

    What would we do without the sandwich? A quick, easy meal that can be eaten hot or cold, anytime of the day, with a wide variety of breads and fillings to choose from. World Sandwich Day is celebrated every year on the 3rd of November, and what better way to celebrate than with a gourmet sandwich recipe? Chef Charne Wylie, from Capsicum Culinary Studio’s Pretoria campus, shares her recipe for her favourite sandwich – the Katsu Sando – one of the most popular sandwiches in Japan. INGREDIENTS 2 slices white bread, lightly toasted ½ tbsp butter ¼ tsp mustard…

    The fresh squeeze  Looking to add extra nutrients and vital vitamins into your everyday life? Look no further than freshly squeezed (or blended) vegetable juices! Don’t stress, we…

    Sweet, salty, sour, and bitter are four basic tastes that everyone is aware of. But did you know that there is a fifth basic taste, generally described as…

    Have you visited the Oranjezicht night market yet? Open from 5PM to 9PM, your Wednesday evenings are about to get even better. You’ll be able to stock up on some fresh produce and healthy whole foods to fill your pantry with local ingredients. There’s a holistic link between urban farming, Cape Town’s history and heritage, and a sense of place at the market. Local seasonal produce and transparent labelling uphold these values for a uniquely South African experience. Local food is lekker Food is at the forefront of the Oranjezicht market, and there are options for all! Vegans, vegetarians, and…