Category Archives: FOOD

The Rise of Urban Farming

Urban farming is transforming cities worldwide by providing fresh produce

Do you know where most of your fruits and vegetables come from? They are often grown far away from the cities, in huge farms that use lots of resources like water, fertilizers, and pesticides. But there’s another way. Urban farming is about growing your own food right in the city. It’s a movement that’s spreading […]

Recipe of the day: Umngqusho with smoky pork

Recipe of the day: Umngqusho with smoky pork

Today’s recipe is a tasty mix of South African tradition and smoky flavours. Umngqusho with smoky pork. Picture: Supplied Pair umngqusho, made with samp and beans, with tender pork and crispy bacon for a delicious meal. With colourful veggies, spices, and a hint of red wine, this dish is hearty and full of flavour. ALSO READ: Recipe of the day: Sriracha pork steaks with cauli-rice Umngqusho with smoky pork Ingredients For the pork 500g stewing pork with bones 2 tbsp Cape Herb & Spice Smokehouse BBQ Rub 1 tbsp Cape Herb & Spice Steak & Chops Shaker 1 tbsp olive oil For umngqusho 1 cup samp 1 cup dried red speckled sugar beans 1 tbsp olive oil 150g bacon, diced 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 large