Is culinary school worth it? Let’s explore the advantages and downsides of getting a culinary degree or diploma. Whether you’re a high school student debating your next move… an established adult considering a career change… or an experienced cook looking to advance your skills or start your own business… attending culinary school is a big [...]
The potential impacts of El Niño on South Africa’s food value chain warrant significant attention. With forecasts suggesting an increase in temperatures and the possibility of a heatwave, the risk of #foodchaos looms large. Stakeholders must prepare for the adverse effects that this climatic phenomenon may have on agricultural productivity and food security. As #ELNINO [...]
Over the months of April and May 2021 South Africa witnessed several outbreaks of highly infective avian influenza in different poultry farms across the country. Avian flu may also be harmful to humans and WHO (The World Health Organisation) have advised on precautionary measures to prevent a potential outbreak amid the COVID-19 pandemic which [...]
Sweet, salt, bitter, sour and umami – is getting taste right an art or a science? The art of seasoning is about far more than adding a few grinds of salt and pepper. Balancing flavours relies on the perfect selection of the five basic tastes: sweet, salt, bitter, sour and umami. When you get it [...]
Cooking helps with social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language development. Hands-on cooking activities help children develop confidence and skill. Following recipes encourages children to be self-directed and independent, it also teaches them to follow directions and develop problem-solving skills. Fine motor and eye-hand coordination skills are developed by chopping, mixing, squeezing, and spreading. Cooking encourages [...]
Wondering what is happening food-wise in 2021 and what to expect. Here are some trends that popped onto our radar, some started in 2020 and will continue into 2021. With the world-wide Pandemic, the industries mostly affected by COVID-19 have probably been the Restaurant/ Hospitality/ Food Industries. This means a lot changed and some of [...]