Guides, Tips & Tricks Seasonal & Holiday Top Recipes

A Spice Worth Its Weight in Gold:
The Journey of Cinnamon

The next time you sprinkle cinnamon over your oats or milk tart, pause for a moment. That comforting, fragrant spice in your hand has travelled through centuries and across oceans to reach your kitchen in South Africa. Where Cinnamon Comes From Cinnamon has its roots in the tropical forests of [...]

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Guides, Tips & Tricks Seasonal & Holiday Top Recipes

Spicy Desserts to Impress
on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the time to pull out all the stops! While you may immediately imagine the sumptuous savoury meals you can make with Amapelepele spices, consider trying something different [...]

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Guides, Tips & Tricks

Whole vs Ground: Choosing the Right Spices for Every Dish

In today’s world, everything is about convenience, right?   So, why would anybody pick whole spices instead of ground ones when strolling through the grocery store?    The answer is that each have [...]

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Mastering the Spice Aisle: A Guide to Basic Spices and Pairings

Picture this: you’re wandering down the spice aisle, overwhelmed by the sea of choices before you. Cinnamon? Coriander? What on earth is turmeric? It’s easy to feel lost when faced [...]

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Seasonal & Holiday

Festive Season Cooking Made Easy: Time-Saving Tips with Amapelepele

The festive season is one of the busiest times in the kitchen, especially for those in the hospitality industry. Reservations full up, the pressure mounts and every second seems to [...]

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