Ray Mahlaka

1 day ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

THE KASI COOK   Ray’s chocolate avocado muffins.

2 days ago | businesslive.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

After years of being a burden on the taxpayer, the national airline goes smaller but better, with plans for sustained profitability

1 week ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

What started as a simple attempt to cook pap has blossomed into a culinary adventure. Pap was grilled to crispy perfection and paired unexpectedly with creamy avocado and spicy chakalaka. What a difference nine months can make. While this period is essential for conception and birth, it has also given rise to my culinary skills. It was in August 2024 that I cooked pap for the first time, and it turned out to be a success.

2 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

THE K@K COOK When the pantry is nearly bare and payday can’t come soon enough, creativity in the kitchen is key. Humble canned pilchards and a stash of ripe avocados are not only a surprisingly delicious match but also a nutritional powerhouse. Who says you need a full kitchen workout or ingredients to eat well? It is nearly the end of May and fridges and pantries in many households are, at this juncture, almost empty. I don’t have many ingredients and need a grocery run after payday.

3 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Ray Mahlaka

South Africa’s avocado peak season runs until November, bringing ripe, affordable fruit back to grocery shelves after months of shortages and high prices. I explored the season’s bounty with avo boats featuring soft fried eggs and toasted chickpeas. It’s peak season for avocados in South Africa, which is set to run until November (the latest). This means farmers are ready to harvest avocados and supply them to retailers.