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10 things you didn't know about chefs
Through new shows streaming all over the world, podcasts about the secrets of a restaurant  and chef influencers, the conversations of a...
Kira van Niekerk
May 146 min read
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How to survive in a restaurant kitchen
Understand the world of chefs through the day to day activities of survival
Kira van Niekerk
Jan 293 min read
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The rise of the stock cube
This specific ingredient is a staple in many households, making simple foods delicious and easy. All you need to do is rehydrate the cube...
Kira van Niekerk
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Golden fruit: fun facts about kumquats
This little fruit is native to the Southeast parts of China and symbolizes luck and purity. This fruit is planted in doorways and grown...
Kira van Niekerk
Aug 26, 20242 min read
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Mojo Food Market
With the sun shining and an extra day off from work meant I needed to get out of Franschhoek to explore some food spots and there is no...
kirabusiness0419
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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Figolicious - everything you want to know about figs
This delicious fruit has an interesting background that really speaks to the value of the fruit in the present world of food. Figs have...
kirabusiness0419
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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The best banana bread recipe
This recipe is easy and it makes the best banana bread. It's moist and carries an intense banana flavour, perfect to have with your...
kirabusiness0419
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Let's go Bananas - fun facts about bananas
Bananas are an all time favourite in almost every household. It is the best snack option for work, school and obviously the hike we take...
kirabusiness0419
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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What is so special about pink peppercorn
This bright pink spice originated in South America, specifically in the Peru and Brazilian regions. Indigenous communities used this...
kirabusiness0419
Aug 8, 20243 min read
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Everything you need to know about Salt
Salt is a seasoned champion in any kitchen. It has became a have-to-have ingredient even outside the kitchen and a must in a girls...
kirabusiness0419
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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The Power Grain
Starting with our new adventure in the culinary world we move forward to understanding the food that we eat and with that comes the...
kirabusiness0419
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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The Cartel
In the little french corner known as Franschhoek, is a small pizzeria and wine bar that radiates warmth through aroma. As a chef, the...
kirabusiness0419
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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The best coffee in town
I first heard about The Hoek when I moved down to the small town through a friend. As I drove to work, I could never find it until one...
kirabusiness0419
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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Full bodied
With good food, comes good wine and living in the Winelands means I have some top rated wines at my disposal at all times. After doing a...
kirabusiness0419
Jun 25, 20241 min read
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Pizza party
Fighting off the glitz and glam of Franschhoeks' finest cafes and coffee shops I headed for a restaurant where the food everyone knows...
kirabusiness0419
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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Whisk me away
The feeling of an easy Sunday is something we all dream about. Where time slows down and we are able to take in the small gestures from...
kirabusiness0419
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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Just dough it
I moved to Franschhoek in the summer to continue my journey of adulthood. The days were longer, the sun was bare and I felt the world was...
kirabusiness0419
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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Top Bun Burger
Let's Frite is truly a hidden gem in the heart of Franschhoek, nestled away along the main road behind a single path decorated by trees....
kirabusiness0419
May 28, 20241 min read
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