Georgina Crouth 
The ancient Greeks knew their pies as… Artocreasa pie that looks upside down, with a bottom crust, but not a top crust. The Romans, who appropriated (stolen or were inspired, depending on who you ask) about almost everything from the Greeks, including their gods, art, architecture, literature, cuisine, and language, may have been the first … Read more
The sixth consecutive monthly decline in retail sales figures signals bad times for the retail real estate market, FNB economist John Luce warns. in a comment on The latest retail sales data for Stats SALuce says that while signs of weakness did appear earlier this year, the full impact of the interest rate hikes and … Read more
Who said you shouldn’t have dinner for breakfast? This recipe puts eggs and bacon in a “taco,” setting you up for any Monday. I’ve added a pancake batter recipe which is a four-ingredient multi-dry mix to keep it ready. Keeps for weeks in an airtight container. Simply whisk it in with the milk and oil … Read more
Business rescue practitioners at Tongaat Hulett (BRPs) have picked the favored bidder for the troubled sugar producer. It is now up to the shareholders to vote on the proposed sale. Kagera Sugar Limited, the Tanzanian sugar producer backed by Norfund – Norway’s investment fund for developing countries – has assets in Tanzania and the Democratic … Read more
Perfect for snacking or with Friday evening drinks, these nuts are just as addictive. Inspired by the new Air Fryer Cookbook by Louise Kinney – Foolproof Air Fryer: 60 Quick and Easy Recipes That Let Your Air Fryer Do the Work —which will go on sale in October (Jonathan Ball Publishers) I’ve modified their recipe … Read more
With less than two weeks to go before Minister for Trade, Industry and Competition Ibrahim Patel revises the suspension of import duties on bone-in chickens, the South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has again warned that dumping poses a material threat to the local industry. Saba wants to impose anti-dumping duties permanently on Brazil, Denmark, Ireland, … Read more
For hundreds of years, rusks have been a favorite tea snack, especially in South Africa. Filed in the name of rusk By the Dutch in the late 17th century, rusks were initially a tasty comfort food that traveled well and did not spoil easily. No wonder the unsweetened originals supported ancient sailors and Voortrekkers on … Read more
South Africa is among the largest consumers of alcohol in the world. Statista data from 2019 indicates that the countries with the highest per capita alcohol consumption include the Czech Republic, Latvia, and the Republic of Moldova, but previous data from the World Health Organization (2016) shows that those in South Africa drink heavily. Tunisians … Read more
South Africa is among the largest consumers of alcohol in the world. Statista data from 2019 indicates that the countries with the highest per capita alcohol consumption include the Czech Republic, Latvia, and the Republic of Moldova, but previous data from the World Health Organization (2016) shows that those in South Africa drink heavily. Tunisians … Read more
Pick n Pay chairman Gareth Ackerman warns that the government’s reckless policies will push South Africa over the brink, increasing food shortages and prices and destroying businesses. At the retailer’s AGM on Wednesday morning, Ackermann, who is also co-chair of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa, criticized the government’s recent race-based water rights quotas … Read more