Archive 2025

  • Christmas dinner
    And That's a Wrap
    12 December 2025

    As the year winds down and we prepare to welcome 2026, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the delicious moments we’ve...

  • Foods on the barbecue
    The Allure of Smoky Flavours
    28 November 2025

    There’s something about smoky flavour that instantly makes a dish feel comforting and familiar. It’s the kind of taste...

  • Cuts of meat on a chopping board
    Fresh or Frozen
    30 October 2025

    There’s a lot of talk about fresh vs frozen when it comes to food, and somewhere along the way, frozen got a bit of a bad...

  • Steak on a barbecue
    Fire, Food and Heritage
    22 September 2025

    There’s something about a braai that just makes sense. Maybe it’s the way everyone naturally gathers around the fire, or...

  • Roast chicken
    Slow and Steady
    29 August 2025

    Winter might be winding down, but let’s be honest, the cold hasn’t gone anywhere. Mornings are still brisk, nights still...

  • Pasta dish on a table
    The Power of Pasta
    30 July 2025

    There’s something quite magical about pasta. It doesn’t shout for attention or demand a complicated prep. It just … works...

  • Different cuts of raw meat
    From Selection to Sizzle
    27 June 2025

    In South Africa, we know our meat. From Sunday braais to shisa nyama, quality cuts are part of our culture. But even top-...

  • Raw and cooked potatoes on a wooden table
    Celebrating the Humble Potato
    30 May 2025

    There aren’t many foods that can pull off being mashed, fried, roasted, boiled, chipped, and still come out universally...

  • Bowl of Miso Soup set on a wooden table
    Unlocking Umami
    28 April 2025

    You know that rich, savoury flavour that lingers on your tongue, makes your mouth water, and somehow turns even the...

  • Affal stew surrounded by fresh vegetables
    Nose-to-Tail Eating
    28 March 2025

    As sustainability remains a much-discussed topic, the practice of nose-to-tail eating is gaining popularity again. This...

  • Modern kitchen with futuristic appliances and fresh food on the counter
    Food Tech at CES 2025 
    28 February 2025

    N1 is committed to staying informed about industry trends and technological advancements as a leading supplier of the...

  • Candied and dried fruit next to granola bars
    Top 10 Food Trends 2025 
    31 January 2025

    As leading suppliers of the best quality meat Cape Town and...