Avocado, why? Because happiness is in season!

You know how every avo season we tell South Africans consumers to add an avo to their meals at any time of day? Well, this year, as we officially launch avo season 2026, we thought we’d tell consumers all the seriously good reasons why they should listen to us! The little treat culture Avocado, why?…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 31, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

Easter inspo from Sibaya’s executive sous chef to help you cook like a pro

Zakhele Ndlozi shares his favourite recipes for you to wow your family and guests this upcoming long weekend Two of the biggest holidays on the Christian calendar are Christmas and Easter – and both are celebrated with feasting. At Easter it marks the joyful the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion, observing the end…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 31, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

Easter Dining Reaches Unprecedented Heights with Beanbag Jazz Lounge’s Signature Recipe

As Easter approaches, the search for spaces that offer more than just a meal becomes increasingly intentional. This year, Beanbag Jazz Lounge stands out not only for its refined dining experience, but for the young culinary talent shaping its kitchen. [Nqobile Mabaso – Head Chef at Beanbag Jazz Lounge] At just 24 years old…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 26, 20260Comments

Food & Wine Healthy Living Lifestyle

Eggs and Salad: A Simple Way to Boost Nutrition Every Day

Eggs are one of the easiest ways to boost the nutritional value of everyday meals, including something as simple as a salad. With South Africans eating far fewer vegetables than recommended, adding eggs to salads is a practical way to create meals that are both more satisfying and more nutritious. Current figures show that South…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 23, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

Brighten up your summer dining with stone fruit and seafood

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,…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 11, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

Recipe: Paella Day Leopard’s Leap

Friday 27 March is Paella Day – herewith a delicious Paella with Prawns, Hake, Yoghurt and Fresh Basil recipe from Leopard’s Leap, paired with their Culinaria Pinot Noir Chardonnay. Paella with Prawns, Hake, Yoghurt and Fresh Basil Serves 6 Ingredients 3 Tblsp Olive oil blend 2 White onion, finely chopped 2 Red peppers, cleaned and finely chopped 3…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 11, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

Milk Tart Variations Like You’ve Never Seen Before!

South Africa's quintessential treat will be, rightly so, celebrated on National Milk Tart Day, 27 February. Like everyone else, Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager of ANEW Hotels & Resorts, grew up with the creamy, cinnamon-kissed deliciousness of milk tart and for this special day, he shares not only his foolproof classic recipe…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 24, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

A silver moment at the food Oscars for Sibaya chef

Chef de Partie Prudence Ntombela impresses in the Food and Wine Pairing category A hunger for learning provides endless opportunities for growth in the industry Prudence Ntombela, chef de partie from Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom in Durban, competed at the prestigious gala awards dinner at the Inter-Hotel Challenge in December 2025, where she…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 23, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU LEMONS SERVE TARTY PASTRIES AND FIZZY STRAWBERRY COCKTAILS

If cupid's arrow missed the mark this Valentine's Day, you can still find happiness by following recipe advice from Boardwalk Hotel and Casino food and beverage staff. As a pastry specialist, Commis Chef Shuayb Brooks suggests a delectable lemon meringue tart with frozen berries and meringue crumble and, "to really steal hearts the tart has…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 20, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

All the joys of late-summer braais and al fresco eating

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…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 30, 20260Comments

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Avocado, why? Because happiness is in season!

Easter inspo from Sibaya’s executive sous chef to help you cook like a pro

Easter Dining Reaches Unprecedented Heights with Beanbag Jazz Lounge’s Signature Recipe

Eggs and Salad: A Simple Way to Boost Nutrition Every Day

Brighten up your summer dining with stone fruit and seafood

Recipe: Paella Day Leopard’s Leap

Milk Tart Variations Like You’ve Never Seen Before!

A silver moment at the food Oscars for Sibaya chef

WHEN LIFE HANDS YOU LEMONS SERVE TARTY PASTRIES AND FIZZY STRAWBERRY COCKTAILS

All the joys of late-summer braais and al fresco eating

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