Always online – SA teens share real-life experiences
– FYI play it safe launches ’Sip the Tea’ podcast – If you’re the parent of a teenager, you most likely don’t know as much about their online life as you should. Our children are immersed in the digital world, inhabiting digital environments, and gathering in digital spaces that most parents don’t even know exist, never […]
National Nutrition Week: Foods to make you feel good
What we eat each day has an extraordinary impact on our lives. It not only affects our vulnerability to diseases over time, but it also influences our physical and cognitive abilities, as well as our emotional state. Healthy food choices matter. They empower us to perform and achieve at work and school and enable us […]
SAMFA – Vegan Cauliflower Soup with Turmeric Roasted Mushrooms
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: 75g raw cashew nuts 1 large white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 kg cauliflower, roughly chopped, stem included ½ tsp ground turmeric 1 litre vegetable stock 1 x 400g tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 small bunch fresh thyme sprigs Zest and juice of 1 large lemon 500g mixed […]
SAMFA – Mushroom, Kale & Black Rice Bowls with Za’atar Tahini Sauce
Serves 4 Ingredients: Black rice: 2 ¼ cups water 1 cup black rice 1 tsp salt Za’atar tahini sauce: 115g tahini 125ml water 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp za’atar 1 clove garlic, finely grated Good pinch of sea salt 1 large white onion, sliced 1 bunch / ± 200g kale or swiss chard, […]
SAMFA – Lemony Baked Chicken in Mushroom Sauce
Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, skin on & bone in Skin on & bone in will deliver the juiciest chicken. Reduce baking time if using chicken breasts or deboned thighs 500g white button mushrooms, sliced 1 large onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 125ml dry white wine / […]
SAMFA – Veg Kebabs with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Makes 8 kebabs Ingredients: Creamy Avocado Dressing: 1 large ripe avocado 1 clove garlic 1 small bunch fresh coriander, stems removed 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp olive oil ± 60 – 100ml cold water ± 20 portabellini mushrooms, whole (about 500g) ± 20 cherry tomatoes, whole 2 large red onions, cut into large chunks […]
SAMFA – Harissa Butter Roasted Mushrooms with Spicy Lemon Yoghurt
Serves 6 Ingredients: Quick pickled onions: 1 red onion, very thinly sliced ½ cup apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp sea salt flakes Yoghurt sauce: 250ml plain double cream yoghurt 1 small clove garlic, finely grated 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp Aleppo pepper* Good pinch of sea salt *Aleppo pepper is available […]
SAMFA – Baked Fish on Mushroom Risotto
Serves 6 Ingredients: Fish: 100g butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 small bunch / 10g parsley, very finely chopped 1 lemon, zested, plus 1 Tbsp juice 6 x ± 200g portions sustainable white fish e.g. angelfish, yellowtail, Deep-water Cape Hake Risotto: 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 500g portabellini mushrooms, sliced 1 […]
Three Top Tips to Taking on Seasonal Challenges
From summer sunshine and autumn leaves to cosy winters, and spring blossoms, each season comes with its own set of joys and challenges. It’s like nature’s way of keeping us on our toes! Spring is a season of renewal, with flowers blooming and temperatures rising. But along with the beauty, it can also bring some […]
Hope, Joy and Dignity… Take part and make it possible
Cancer is hard. The diagnosis, the treatment, the recovery. And with breast cancer, the loss of a breast too. It’s a very personal wound that often changes a woman’s perception of her femininity, self-worth and sense of belonging. That’s where Reach for Recovery (R4R) and the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) step in. All […]