It’s natural to feel reluctant to let go of the wonderful flavours of summer, as well as all the ways that our braais and roasts, salads and smoothies have been filled with the sunshine sweetness of peaches, nectarines and plums over the past months. The good news is that there is still some time left […]
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Step aside, lemon and garlic, there’s a lot more on offer when it comes to South African seafood dishes! It is still stone fruit season, and if you haven’t considered it before, you will be surprised at how perfectly our homegrown plums, peaches and nectarines pair with our favourite fish and shellfish. Of course, the
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South African summers are made for good food with big flavour and freshness, and there are few pairings more effortlessly delicious than stone fruit and cheese. Juicy peaches, nectarines and plums bring freshness, delicate aromas, natural sweetness and juiciness while cheese adds saltiness, creaminess and depth. Together, they meet in the middle: bright, balanced and
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Summer brings many joys: long, warm days, a more outdoorsy lifestyle, and a renewed sense of freedom and energy. All we need to add is a cherry on top. Fortunately, summer is also the season for stone fruit, and South Africa happens to produce a splendid variety of locally grown, top-quality cherries. These glossy, jewel-like
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The summer of 2025 is here, ushering in the joyful stone fruit season. The first juicy dessert peaches are already on the shelves, freshly harvested from South Africa’s renowned stone fruit orchards. There’s nothing quite like the delicate aroma and succulent flesh of a perfectly ripe peach to make it feel as if brighter days
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Many of us have kicked off 2025 looking for ways to embrace a healthier lifestyle. The trick, though, is to make changes that are sustainable. As we get busy with work and school, it’s all too easy for good intentions to fall by the wayside. One of the most meaningful changes you can make when
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There are so many joys of the South African summer, but perhaps the most delightful is the filling up of the senses that the season brings. Long, hot days and balmy nights invite us to fully embrace the aliveness of outdoor living. More than at any other time of year, summer awakens our knowing that,
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With their glowing ruby-red hues, luscious shape, sweet juiciness and that special note of tartness, cherries are quite simply irresistible. Among the abundance of high-quality stone fruit grown in South Africa, cherries occupy a special niche, with a short window to enjoy the local season, which spans from late October to December. Freshly picked from
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Nothing captures the essence of summer like biting into the juicy freshness of a sun-ripened peach, nectarine or plum. In season, stone fruit is the perfect snack for long, sunny beach days; they add sensational flavour to salads and shine in an array of sweet and savoury dishes. But there’s one stone fruit combo you
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There’s no taste and no texture that is more synonymous with the South African summertime than the season’s first juicy and delicious peaches. The sweet arrival of sun-ripened stone fruit reminds us of the bright, warm days ahead as the working year finally starts to wind down. It’s time to get back to the outdoor
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