In case you were wondering, it doesn’t taste like bacon. Contrary to its colourful Afrikaans name, Spekboom (literally translated to ‘bacon tree’) is a lush, emerald succulent plant with juicy, round leaves and an unmistakable, lemony flavour. It grows naturally in the Western Cape and...
Spekboom is South Africa's endemic wonder plant. This shrub is packed with Vitamin C and the succulent leaves are pro photosynthesisers.
Looking at SPEKBOOM BENEFITS one would understand why it is a great idea to adopt the plant in different parts of South Africa to improve well-being and state.
Recently I experimented with a classic pesto recipe and I decided to use some of the spekboom plants as the base for… by breezin
South Africa is proud of its endemic shrub, spekboom. Here are 5 ways to incorporate this miracle plant into your everyday life.
Make the most of those nutritious and flavorful garden weeds with the easy Pickled Purslane recipe for a delicious sandwich fixing, snack, and more.
This recipe includes two of the earliest garden vegetables and herbs:
I have discovered Purslane... and what a discovery it has been ! This fabulous, succulent green is amazing. You absolutely have to try...
There is a certain large department store with a famous food hall that makes the best sandwiches. My favourite is Wensleydale Cheese and C...
Propagating jade plants is fast and easy. Learn how to root Crassula leaf and stem cuttings in 5 easy steps with this detailed expert guide.
What to do with all those green tomatoes? Make an easy batch of green tomato chutney, of course? Also delicious with apples or other fruit.
