It's natural to feel reluctant to let go of the wonderful flavours of summer, as well as all the ways that our braais and roasts, salads and smoothies have been filled with the sunshine sweetness of peaches, nectarines and plums over the past months.
The good news is that there is still some time left…
Step aside, lemon and garlic, there's a lot more on offer when it comes to South African seafood dishes. Summer is stone fruit season, and if you haven't considered it before, you will be surprised at how perfectly our homegrown plums, peaches and nectarines pair with our favourite fish and shellfish.
Of course,…
The holidays are over, and mid-summer is behind us, but there's still plenty of time to make the most of the warm season - and no better way to do that than around our outdoor tables. From casual family braais on weekdays to sunny get-togethers with friends over weekends, getting outside to cook and share…
South African summers are made for good food with big flavour and freshness, and there are few pairings more effortlessly delicious than stone fruit and cheese. Juicy peaches, nectarines, and plums bring freshness, delicate aromas, natural sweetness and juiciness while cheese adds saltiness, creaminess and depth. Together, they meet in the middle - bright, balanced…
Summer brings many joys – long, warm days, a more outdoorsy lifestyle, and a renewed sense of freedom and energy. All we need to add is a cherry on top. Fortunately, summer is also the season for stone fruit, and South Africa happens to produce a splendid variety of locally grown, top-quality cherries. These glossy,…
The summer of 2025 is here, ushering in the joyful stone fruit season. The first juicy dessert peaches are already on the shelves, freshly harvested from South Africa's renowned stone fruit orchards. There's nothing quite like the delicate aroma and succulent flesh of a perfectly ripe peach to make it feel as if brighter days…
It's nearly the end of another excellent South African stone fruit season, and what a privilege it is to live in a country where our farmers grow the most delicious, export quality summer fruit.
Let summer linger in your kitchen, one slice, spoonful, or stewed plum at a time. The season may…
From snoek basted with apricot jam, boerewors rolls topped with peach chutney and ribs smothered in sticky plum sauce, South Africans know how well stone fruit goes with our favourite pastime – a braai! All through the summer months there's a steady supply of locally grown peaches, nectarines and plums. While they are juicy and…
Many of us have kicked off 2025 looking for ways to embrace a healthier lifestyle. The trick, though, is to make changes that are sustainable. As we get busy with work and school, it's all too easy for good intentions to fall by the wayside. One of the most meaningful changes you can make when…
Nothing captures the essence of summer like biting into the juicy freshness of a sun-ripened peach, nectarine, or plum. In season, stone fruit is the perfect snack for long, sunny beach days; they add sensational flavour to salads and shine in an array of sweet and savoury dishes. But there's one stone fruit combo you…