These are are articles that have been featured on the Source Food blog and website as we feel that they are of extra interest and should be at the top of your read list! Interviews with prominent chefs, food stylists and photographers as well as articles on trends and exciting upcoming foodie happenings.
Bone Broth is something that has recently come into the culinary “lime light”. Supremely nutritious and with a plethora of healing properties, bone broth is a trend that has the culinary and health industries going wild. It is a warming soup or drink made from boiling either bones or vegetables to release all of the…
Ingredient of the month: Turmeric Turmeric has been around for hundreds of years, adding an intense sunshine yellow colour to anything it touches. Apart from its signature golden hue, turmeric has a plethora of different benefits and has, in recent years, been widely embraced by the health community. Its proven to be a powerful anti-inflammatory,…
Bierfest! The annual TOPS at SPAR Bierfest is one of the largest festivals in South Africa. Voted as the “next best thing” to the Oktoberfest in Germany. Modelled on the world renowned Oktoberfest, Bierfest recreates this amazing festival with a South African flavour. Set in an authentic Bavarian beer hall, the fräuleins will serve you…
Top tips for styling your food… Food styling is a fabulous career if you have the creative flare and passion for food that is required for the job. Here are my top tips for what I believe is the way to get your styling career on the road. 1. Know how to cook and appreciate…
Greek food falls under Mediterranean cuisine, with the most popular flavours being lemon, herbs and olive oil. Traditional dishes or flavours and ingredients that come to mind include the traditional Greek salads, Spanakopita, feta, ouzo, olives, pita breads, dolmades, tzatziki and Greek shortbread. These fresh flavours have evolved over centuries and have influenced many other…
Do you know your mushrooms? Wild, or exotic mushrooms are a delicious & dramatic addition to stir-fries, soup, risotto and pastas. Types of wild mushrooms: Enoki are thin and stringy white mushrooms with a pleasant mild taste. Use as a garnish for stir-fries and fish dishes, adding at the last minute to preserve shape and texture.…
Shopping for fish can intimidate even the most experienced of home cooks. Most supermarkets sell ready-portioned fillets wrapped in sealed plastic packages but they sell whole fresh fish too, making the fish counter a daunting place to shop! Here are a few quick pointers and tips to make your fishy choice so much easier: 1…
Today we are going ‘back to basics’ with two classic and complementary recipes. The classic béchamel sauce (commonly known as white sauce) serves as the perfect base for a creamy cheese sauce which we have then used in a mouth-watering baked white cheddar mac and cheese. Béchamel sauce Yield: 2 cup Ingredients 5 Tbsp butter…
It really couldn’t get any fresher, tastier or basic than this homemade tomato sauce. Use this sauce as a base and experiment with different flavour additions such a chilli, toasted coriander seeds or even smoked paprika. This sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in a sealed jar in the…
Did you know that garlic bread is one of the most searched South African recipes on Pinterest. We decided to create the perfect ‘Source’ cheesy garlic bread and it is absolutely scrumptious. Try out our recipe and let us know what you think. Serves 8 Ingredients 1 loaf sourdough/ciabtta bread For the garlic butter 8 cloves garlic,…