Chef Tunda Kavuna is having the ride of her life!

For Chef Tunda Kavuna, life right now is a real rollercoaster, but she wouldn't have it any other way. Although only 26-years old, the Sunnyside, Pretoria resident has worked in restaurants, bakeries, hotels and lodges and provided personal services as a private catering to clients all across Gauteng and beyond. A Capsicum Culinary Studio 2023 graduate –…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 2, 20240Comments

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The rise and resurgence of batch cocktails

The mixing of drinks in large quantities for efficiency in social setting is a practice that has been around since the 17th century, with the introduction of punch bowls. Originally crafted with a combination of spirits, citrus, sugar, and spices, punch was a social drink that gained popularity in Europe and later in the American…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 26, 20240Comments

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Classic Easter Dish with a twist

Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit, The Salt Chef’s, has a new twist on a traditional dish this Easter. Their Pomegranate Pickled Fish recipe, which serves 6, will have you begging for more. Try it out and let us know what you think. POMEGRANATE PICKLED FISH Our Local Cape Malay pickled fish, Hot Cross buns SERVES 6 2 Lbs.…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 15, 20240Comments

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Savour the Season: Quick and Easy Recipes from African Gold that Smack of Summer

Now that the work and school year has begun in earnest, you might be missing the long, lazy lunches that you enjoyed during the summer holidays. African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil is bringing the sunshine back to your table with three delicious recipes that are quick and easy to prepare, incredibly tasty and packed…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 26, 20240Comments

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Botshabelo Mama’s classic Red Russian Cheesecake to show off to guests

The hard-working Mamas of the Clover Mama Afrika project have collaborated to create a brand new recipe book, Sweet Safari: A Clover Mama Afrika Taste Adventure, featuring 26 delicious ad sweet recipes straight from the Mama Afrikas' kitchens. The cookbook is a celebration of the Clover Mama Afrika's enjoyment of life and a showcase of…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 23, 20240Comments

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Smashing Your Socials: Bartending in the Digital Age

As World Bartender Day approaches, ANGOSTURA® asks four top SA bar professionals what social media means to them and how best to use it to hone their craft. Bartending today is faster-paced and more complex than ever. No longer is it enough to mix a Manhattan to perfection (with its dash of ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters)…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 23, 20240Comments

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Solento Taste Festival South Africa showcases the art of enjoying premium tequila

Award-winning USDA-certified Solento Organic Tequila is capturing palates across the country one sip at a time with Solento Taste Festival South Africa – sharing exclusive tasting experiences that emphasise the art of appreciating fine tequila. In a world where everything moves quickly, Solento Organic Tequila embodies the art of slowing down and being present. This…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 20, 20240Comments

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Food & Drink Trends for 2024

Capsicum Culinary Studio chefs share their predictions from 'plushi' to 'newstalgia' to sorghum and a fig leaf ice cream recipe According to National Geographic, some of the biggest food trends we can expect to see this year include the use of fig leaves (in everything from ice cream to curries), a rise in the popularity…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 20, 20240Comments

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Indulge your Valentine’s Day appetite with exquisite creations from top Southern Sun chefs!

As Cupid's arrow draws nearer, tantalise your taste buds with a culinary journey crafted by some of the most talented chefs across Southern Sun hotels around the country. Elevating romance to new heights, our culinary maestros have meticulously curated a selection of recipes guaranteed to enchant your senses and ignite the flames of love this…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 12, 20240Comments

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Jonny Ralph is cast in lead role in the kitchen

Jonathan "Jonny" Ralph is a new chef lecturer at Capsicum Culinary School's Rosebank campus. The Randpark Ridge resident has more than two decades of experience in the culinary industry, including work experience overseas, but now wants to give back and train a future generation of upcoming food superstars, something he has done before and which…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 5, 20240Comments

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Chef Tunda Kavuna is having the ride of her life!

The rise and resurgence of batch cocktails

Classic Easter Dish with a twist

Savour the Season: Quick and Easy Recipes from African Gold that Smack of Summer

Botshabelo Mama’s classic Red Russian Cheesecake to show off to guests

Smashing Your Socials: Bartending in the Digital Age

Solento Taste Festival South Africa showcases the art of enjoying premium tequila

Food & Drink Trends for 2024

Indulge your Valentine’s Day appetite with exquisite creations from top Southern Sun chefs!

Jonny Ralph is cast in lead role in the kitchen

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