• Curry Club is a fun London-style Punjabi eatery with a menu inspired by family recipes infused with new Indian flair. So naturally, Kate Walker gets curried away. My journey with the Curry Club started many moons ago, in 2018, when they launched a delivery service with a dark kitchen at the German Club in Gardens. The moment that aromatic brown paper bag landed at my door, I was an instant fan. Six years on, I had the pleasure of sitting down for a meal at their eatery in town, and I’m happy to report that the experience was nothing short of spectacular. As…

    There’s nothing quite like the excitement of slicing open a perfectly ripe avocado—velvety, green, and ready to spread on toast or mash into a guac.   But we’ve all been there: standing in the kitchen, holding an avocado that feels as hard as a rock, wishing it would magically ripen overnight. Growing up, I never had to worry about this dilemma, thanks to a household tip my grandma passed down that I’ve used for years. It’s a simple method that I still swear by today: wrapping the avocados in newspaper and storing them in a cool, dry place with little…

    If you’re a fan of simple, wholesome foods that provide both comfort and a homey vibe, then Toast Trailer should be on your list of must-visit spots. Toast Trailer offers customers a mouth-watering grilled cheese experience, with sandwiches topped with a generous layer of cheese and purple onions. This simple yet innovative creation is designed to evoke memories of the toasted cheese sandwiches your mom or grandma would make after a long day at school or work.  Toast Trailer was founded six years ago by Mo, who sought a new adventure beyond the hustle and bustle of corporate life. He…

    Need some inspiration to cook up the perfect seasonal dishes to try at home? Explore the flavours of the season with Jamie Oliver’s latest show, Jamie Oliver: Seasons, airing every Tuesday at 20:00 until 24 September 2025 on DStv Channel 174. If you missed the first episode, be sure to catch-up on DStv catch-up. To add some South African flair, South African food influencer and food scientist Una Ndou, or @unas_minikitchen on Instagram and TikTok, took some of Jamie’s classic and seasonal recipes and added some Mzansi spice. Una took to Instagram to recreate standout dishes from Jamie’s show, making…