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Introducing 'Quarantine Cuisine'! Catch these 6 SA chefs online during #SALockdown

The 21-day lockdown in South Africa, though extremely necessary, has already and will have further devastating effects on our economy, in particular our hospitality industry. Local chefs and restaurant staff are feeling the pinch and it's sad to think that a lot of our favourite restaurants might not re-open after lockdown.

That said, some local chefs and foodies are doing their best to combat the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, keep spirits up and stay afloat and top of mind during this trying time. From gift vouchers to cooking demos, we are seeing many innovative ways that restaurants and chefs are trying to stay in touch with their dinners.

A win-win really as some of us in quarantine lockdown can practically live from meal to meal and some light-hearted wholesome foodie content is just the prescription we need right now.

Here are six local chefs and food bloggers sharing online cooking demos and recipes via social media:

David Higgs – of Marble restaurant, Saint Restaurant and Mile8 – has been sharing regular IGTV videos via his Instagram profile since the 23 March. They are super funny and informative. Watch for a laugh and to learn something interesting.

Follow @davidhiggschef

Matt Manning of Grub and Vine and Chef's Studio (and the chef who coined the term ‘quarantine cuisine’) will officially be serving biweekly cooking demos of tasty crowd-pleasing dishes via his Instagram and Facebook stories from next week. Watch for some serious food porn and inspiration. Manning is also planning on introducing a premium version where savvy home cooks can sign up for a two course interactive/virtual cooking lessons via Zoom. Keep an eye out for more details.

Follow @mattmanningchef | www.facebook.com/MattManningChef

Host and food editor of Siba’s Table, Siba Mtongana, has been sharing simple and healthy recipes using everyday pantry items via IGTV. She has even doubled the foodie dose and done an Instagram Live with fellow lockdown chef David Higgs. Watch for feel-good vibes and some great healthy dinner inspo.

Follow: @sibamtongana

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In times like this it's also very important to make sure our health and wellness is in good shape. Nutritious food and drinks are one of the natural ways to achieve that. This easy to make soothing drink using everyday pantry ingredients is a favorite at home. I sometimes have it with rooibos tea which has really good health properties which also includes antioxidants and is caffeine-free. I sometimes make it with green tea for myself, but with kids I stick to rooibos tea. Hope you enjoy it! . . Let me know below what you have in your pantry, fridge or freezer you would like inspiration and ideas for. ♥️���� . . . Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Clean, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong and Stay Kind! ❤�������� . . . #QuarantineWithSiba #21dayslockdown #stayhome

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Bertus Basson of Overture Eike, Spek & Bone, De Vrije Burger and The Deck shares regular recipes and cooking demos via IGTV. Watch for restaurant-worthy dishes and cute interactions with his family.

Follow: @bertusbasson

Cheyne Morrisby of Cheyne's, Shio, Lucky Bao, Fire Monkey and Ding.Dong shares online classes and intros into modern Asian cooking via Facebook Live every night at 6pm. Watch for some killer recipes.

Follow: @cheynereaction | facebook.com/cheynemorrisby

Author and food stylist Katelyn Williams of The Kate Tin blog shares luscious looking dessert recipes via her Instagram stories. Watch for your sweet treat fix.

Follow: @thekatetin

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