8 Cape Malay Cookbooks for Anyone Who Loves Kaapse Kos
If your bookshelf could use a few recipes from Cape Town’s home kitchens, these Cape Malay Cookbooks are a good place to browse.
Category: Kaap Kombuis
Authentic Kaap food that reminds you of home, of family, and of memories shared over a good meal. Our food is everything. Read our archive of articles for the full flavour of Cape Flats cuisine.
A Foodie’s Tour of Traditional South African Food for Heritage Day
A tasty tour of traditional South African food and heritage day food, from Cape Malay curries to boerekos classics, region by region, dish by dish.
Super Fisheries in Athlone: Home of the Original Cape Town Gatsby
Big Gatsbys, fresh fish and Cape Flats history make Super Fisheries a must-visit Athlone food institution.
Chefs Tietie and Nana Put Penny Polony Smoortjie in a King Pie
You already know penny polony smoortjie with bread. Now, meet penny polony inside a King Pie.
Andrew Benjamin Wins MasterChef South Africa Season 6
From his ouma’s kitchen to a R1 million win, Andrew Benjamin has cooked his way into MasterChef South Africa history.
Smoortjie: The Cape’s Answer to “What’s for Lunch?”
A saucy Cape Malay favourite that turns simple ingredients into serious plate-licking business at home.
100+ Popular Halal Restaurants in Cape Town for Every Craving
Steam rises off a pot of breyani somewhere behind a shopfront window in Bo-Kaap, and the smell alone tells you everything about how seriously this city takes its cooking.
2026 Woolworths Eat Out Awards: Meet the Chefs Behind the Stars
Update your dinner reservation list, because the 2026 Woolworths Eat Out Awards have spoken.
How to Cook Corned Beef for Your Christmas Lunch Table
Corned beef or soutvleis holds a place of honour as part of the trinity of Christmas cold meats, served alongside Read more
How to Cook Gammon (Plus a Gammon Glaze Recipe)
A Christmas gammon is the undisputed king of the table. It is traditionally boiled first with aromatics to ensure it stays juicy, then finished in the oven with a sticky, sweet, and slightly tangy glaze.
How To Cook Beef Tongue
In South Africa, ox tongue (beestong) is a quintessential part of a traditional Christmas lunch. Because it is usually served Read more
American Influencer Hilariously Mispronounces Vetkoek in Viral TikTok Video
An American influencer’s vetkoek taste-test went viral after a spectacular mispronunciation.