Thai Fish Cakes  

These fish cakes are delicious served as a canapé on skewers or as a light starter served with Asian greens and lemon wedges. This recipe makes about 18 cakes but i [READ MORE]

Flavour of the month: Cayenne Pepper  

The cayenne, also called Guinea pepper or bird pepper, is a hot, red chili pepper that can be used to flavour dishes and for medicinal purposes. Named for the city o [READ MORE]

9 Celebrity Chefs: What Made Them Famous?  

The term celebrity chef applies to a class of chefs who are well known for presenting cookery advice and demonstrations via mass media – especially television. [READ MORE]

Ficksburg Cherry Festival  

Ficksburg in the Eastern Free State is known throughout the country as Cherry Town, and the Ficksburg Cherry Festival takes place during the third week in November. [READ MORE]

Creamy Broccoli Soup  

This is one of my absolute favourite soup recipes and can be whipped up in 30 minutes flat. The recipe makes use of spinach leaves in addition to broccoli as well as [READ MORE]

What is meant by Culinary Arts?  

Culinary art is simply the art of cooking – or the practice or manner of preparing food. The word culinary is defined as something related to, or connected with, c [READ MORE]

How do I know if Culinary Arts is the right career for me?  

The hospitality industry is one of the few sectors that has been witnessing a continuous growth worldwide over the last couple of decades. A career in culinary arts [READ MORE]

Career Opportunities in the Culinary World  

Professionally trained chefs and cooks are in demand as the culinary arts scene worldwide is hot, happening and constantly expanding. While restaurants have become d [READ MORE]