Fashioning Modern Africanism

South Africa’s most loved noodle and seasonings brand introduces a culinary Conversation  on inclusivity in the kitchen Who belongs in a kitchen? This question may raise eyebrows in many households in South Africa. The answer depends on many social factors including how we were brought up, gender roles and cooking skill. MAGGI brought together some of Mzansi’s most loved TV personalities and gave them a chance to tell Their ‘Open up the Kitchen’ stories. ‘Open Up the Kitchen by MAGGI is a converstion starter to get South Africa to be in the kitchen more. The aim is to invite all of us, regardless of cooking skills, and demistify the misconception that the kitchen is meant only for those that are great cooks or thought to belong in the kitchen. Our MAGGI range of noodles, sauces and seasonings are made for every cook to make dishes that they can enjoy’, says Sheila Chisina, Marketing Manager, MAGGI, NestlÉ South Africa ​The brand brought together Masasa Mbangeni, Gabriel Temudzani and M

It was with great shock and sadness that we  heard about the death this morning of Dorah Sitole from Covid complications. She was 67. Dorah was a significant icon, respected and loved by all who met her.  Everyone at NB the publishing house and her fans on social media extends sincere condolences to Dorah’s family at this most difficult time. 40 Years of Iconic Food , was published in October 2020 and is a celebration of Dorah Sitole’s culinary journey, which took her from a hungry childhood in the townships to kitchens and cuisines across Africa and beyond. Her remarkable career in food has led to her becoming both a celebrated figure in culinary circles and a beloved household name. "I believe we are on the cusp of an African food revolution. With this book, I seek to strike a balance between paying homage to traditional cooking methods and putting my own, modern, interpretation on authentic dishes,” she said. Dorah Sitole was a former editor and food editor of  True Love  magaz