To make it a very special Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, have you wondered how the connection between love and chocolates was made and how the tradition of giving chocolates on Valentine's Day was formed?
While the history of Valentine's Day stretches back to the Roman era, the addition of chocolate as the…
As Capsicum Culinary Studio and Humane Society International/Africa collaborate to train lecturers and students
In honour of World Vegan Month this November, Capsicum Culinary Studio has announced a collaboration with Humane Society International/Africa. With growing numbers of South Africans reducing their consumption of meat, eggs and dairy and embracing a more plant-centric diet, HSI/Africa…
Fun facts and a fabulous recipe to mark the occasion
Aaah, the ubiquitous sandwich! What would we do without it? A quick, easy meal that can be eaten hot or cold anytime of the day or night and with a huge variety of breads and fillings from which to choose. It's little wonder Americans eat…
"Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all." ~ Nelson Mandela
World Bread Day, initiated by the International Union of Bakers and Confectioners, is an international observance celebrated every year on October 16, and dedicated to a staple food that has been of importance around the world since the dawn of agriculture. Bread is one…
.. dished up by the team from Capsicum Culinary Studio
Friday, September 16 marks Mexican Independence Day, a fiesta-friendly day celebrating Mexico's declaration of independence from Spain in 1810. In Mexico, and indeed all over the world, the occasion is filled with national pride, colourful parades, mariachi concerts and food, food, and more food.
People…
with four fab recipes from Capsicum Culinary Studio
You can't make a piña colada or a decent Thai curry without it, its water makes a great recovery drink, and its fibrous husk, when burned, repels mosquitoes! These are just three of many excellent reasons to celebrate World Coconut Day which takes place on Friday,…
If you are an aspiring chef, then enter the Cook with Kenwood cooking competition – in partnership with Capsicum Culinary Studio – and win a Capsicum cooking course and Kenwood products. All you have to do is log into https://shopkenwood.co.za/, fill in your details and upload a 30-second video of your best dish (either sweet or…
Celebrating the humble tuber with three fabulous recipes
Chips, crisps, hash-browns, baked potatoes, croquettes, mash, wedges – these are just some of the many ways you can turn the humble potato into something delicious to eat. So, it's no wonder that this modest little tuber should have a day all to itself. Potato Day celebrated…
Gqeberha-born Imtiyaaz Hart is destined for great things in the culinary world. Last year Hart, who has since relocated to Cape Town, was announced as the winner of Capsicum Culinary Studio's Chef Talent Scout 2021 competition, winning with an impressive dish he called Who lives in a capsicum under the sea? which was inspired by the cooking school's…
Celebrate International Fudge Day with two very different recipes!
In recognition of International Fudge Day – which is celebrated on Thursday, June 16 – here are some fun facts as well as two very different – yet very tasty - recipes from the chef lecturers at Capsicum Culinary Studio. The Americans claim fudge as their invention…