Hello #LoyalRoyals As the year gets into full swing and we start the familiar, fast-paced juggling act of this thing called life, it’s often home-cooked meals that nourish and delight that fall off the chariot… but not this year! 2019 is the year of intentional weekly meal planning. Fewer ingredients, more plant-based meals, maximum flavour. […]
Hello #LoyalRoyals If you’re looking for me this festive season, I may not be as easy to get hold of on Instagram or email as I’ll be spending time away from my screen. I’ve got clear intentions of ‘being present’ for my family and friends, hopefully with toes in the water, an ice cold drink in hand and a […]
Hello #LoyalRoyals We’re imagining that you are somewhere far away from the hustle and bustle of life, checking into this digital world only for a bit of foodie inspiration before heading back to the beach or to a blanket under a tree with a good book! Lesley, our CEO, raves about these crowd-pleasing, crowd-feeding pita pockets […]
Hello #LoyalRoyals This year we encourage you to celebrate the festive season in true South African style around the braai. Out with the snowmen and the reindeer. Christmas in South Africa is all about sun, sunhats, clear skies, braaikole, sandy beach towels and slops. It’s the chance to do less texting and more talking, face-to-face with the special […]
Hello #LoyalRoyals The holidays are coming! What we’re most looking forward to (aside from stepping out of the fast lane for a few weeks) is celebrating Christmas with family and friends, South African style. This year, it’s all about local, fresh ingredients served simply and casually around the braai. I hope to spend less time […]
Hello #LoyalRoyals This festive season, I’m keeping things simple. Instead of the traditional roast turkey or our much-loved vegetarian Christmas pie, most of our cooking will be done over the braai, with a glass of something cold in hand and my closest family and friends nearby. Presents? There might be a few. But what I really want this […]
Hello #LoyalRoyals We’re gifting you a secret family recipe for the most perfect, golden, crispy potatoes ever… cooked in a potjie! If you’re feeling generous, screenshot this recipe and WhatsApp it immediately to your family group They’re that good. And you won’t be sorry you cooked so many 😉 Serve with our South African-style Christmas feast! Happy, happy […]
Hello #LoyalRoyals Do you have your own family roosterkoek recipe? If not, give ours a try Whether served with a festive spread, a Sunday braai or as part of an epic campfire feast, the making of roosterkoek is therapeutic and they can be enjoyed with just about anything. The tinsel is up at the Palace! We trust things are […]
Hello #LoyalRoyals Pesto Princess is turning 20 this month! Birthdays have a funny way of making you look back nostalgically over your shoulder at how far you’ve come. When we ponder over the business journey, what makes us most proud? Is it that we’ve grown organically from food market traders to national supermarket and restaurant […]
Hello #LoyalRoyals 20 years ago, Pesto Princess started in my kitchen in Observatory. I needed to raise a little extra cash to fund my opera-singing dreams, so I made and sold delicious, homemade food at a market or two. Fast forward to 2018, and yes, I still sing in my kitchen occasionally but my dreams […]
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