Food
Chicken Licken confirms ‘end of rubber bands’ was April Fools’ prank
Customer frenzy after franchise announces ‘discontinuation’ of band to secure meal boxes
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
Chicken Licken ‘discontinues’ iconic rubber bands: South Africans in a flap over April Fools’ prank
Public shares dismay that decision will dampen their experience of popular franchise
By Innocentia Nkadimeng
Easter padkos ideas to make your long weekend travels easier
Avoid boring old recipes and try these simple snacks that ease your road trip woes
By TimesLIVE
The Sunday Times Hot Cross Bun Taste Test
The Sunday Times 2026 Hot Cross Bun Taste Test gathered a panel of food experts to judge a range of traditional and inventive hot cross buns from five major South African retailers.
By Hilary Biller
RECIPE OF THE WEEK | Make Easter tasty with this succulent lamb
A herb and garlic recipe made easy for the Easter long weekend.
By TimesLIVE
RECIPE OF THE WEEK | Getting a health kick with avocado four ways
From trendy savoury dishes to sweet treats, see how you can incorporate avo into your next meal.
By TimesLIVE
Here’s why you should drink more black tea
It might be your granny’s favourite but there are benefits to enjoying this old-school brew
By TimesLIVE
RECIPE OF THE WEEK | On the go? Try these egg cups for your next lunch box
Quick and easy dish to make your lunch breaks a lot easier.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK | Deep fried calamari with Jenny Morris
The celebrity chef helps us tuck into succulent seafood.
By TimesLIVE
KOJO BAFFOE | Inside the birth of South Africa’s Los Amigos cigars
Patience, palate and partnership shaped the brand from idea to humidor-ready reality.
By Kojo Baffoe
A papaya love letter in 135 recipes
Hennie Fisher’s cookbook inventively showcases the best uses of the fruit beyond the conventional
By Kgomotso Moncho-Maripane
How to stop being a gimba: save money on food with these healthy tips
Three simple, realistic ways to avoid the pre-dinner snack raid so you don’t have to walk into a new month with a flat wallet.
By TimesLIVE
EATING OUT | East meets Mzansi at Char Grillhouse
Big on portions, big on flavours, here's what to expect at one of the top-rated grillhouses in Joburg.
By Thango Ntwasa
Gert-Johan Coetzee introduces Wine Couture
The limited-edition wine collaboration unites couture design and minimal-intervention winemaking.
By Wanted Reporter
Keep the romance alive with these post-Valentine’s Day desserts
Sink your teeth into nutty desserts worth falling in love with
By TimesLIVE
