The Ultimate Guide to Low and Slow Cooking

The Big Green Egg outdoor cooker is a beast of a machine with a multitude of uses. Award-winning chefs and restaurants employ them as do backyard braaiers who love the Egg for its versatility. Low and Slow cooking is a firm favourite as we start heading into slightly...

3 Course Valentine’s Menu

Over the 4 decades Big Green Egg has been in existence, we've heard "Why do you need another grill" or variations thereof, a good number of times. This normally comes from a significant other when their partner stops to admire the Big Green Egg at a show, exhibition...

Best of 2016

This made you happy in 2016: Large Big Green Egg: Followed closely by the XL EGG, the Large remains the most popular size EGG globally and for good reason. It's perfect for entertaining small or bigger crowds, can accommodate the most accessories and is ready to go in...

Three Important Questions to Ask your Fishmonger

When the Summer heat is on, nothing beats a fresh fish braai. But, how do you as seafood consumer ensure you are playing your role in keeping the fishing industry sustainable? How can you as a restaurant diner make a wise choice when faced with a menu of different...

7 Reasons why Seafood is Good for You

While no one particular food group can ensure total health, consuming a variety of fresh food on a regular basis is proven to improve health as each group contain their own health benefits. Seafood in particular offer some great health benefits: Improves heart health:...

5 Steps to Easy Holiday Entertaining

While foodies love cooking for friends and families, many dread the holidays as the responsibility of entertaining the masses is just too much to stomach (pun intended). It needn't be, though. With a little forward planning - mise en place if you will - you'll be able...

Burger Mania

Let's face it, burgers have always been popular, but right now they are definitely experiencing a bit of a moment. Some burger lovers are settling for nothing but the works (pickle, relish, mayo, cheese and more) while others are opting for a more "streamlined" burger...
Big Green Egg baking

Big Green Egg Baking

The popularity of TV shows like the Great British Bake Off and its South African counterpart, is proof that baking has indeed become very trendy. What can you bake in your Big Green Egg you ask? Anything your foodie heart desires! Think crispy baked Pizza with your...

Nose to Tail EGGcademy Joburg

We knew we were onto something special when our last EGGcademy cooking class sold out within 48 hours! It was clear that our fans wanted to learn more about Nose to Tail cooking - how to make the most of their meat cuts and reduce food wastage. The concept of Nose to...

Sam Linsell’s Easter

As far as SA food bloggers go, Sam Linsell must be one of our favourites. Sam is no food snob - she cooks real food, real good, all the while making it look elegantly effortless! Browsing her blog, Drizzle and Dip, is a favourite pastime of ours here at the Big Green...
The Ultimate Guide to Low and Slow Cooking

The Ultimate Guide to Low and Slow Cooking

The Big Green Egg outdoor cooker is a beast of a machine with a multitude of uses. Award-winning chefs and restaurants employ them as do backyard braaiers who love the Egg for its versatility. Low and Slow cooking is a firm favourite as we start heading into slightly...

3 Course Valentine’s Menu

3 Course Valentine’s Menu

Over the 4 decades Big Green Egg has been in existence, we've heard "Why do you need another grill" or variations thereof, a good number of times. This normally comes from a significant other when their partner stops to admire the Big Green Egg at a show, exhibition...

Best of 2016

Best of 2016

This made you happy in 2016: Large Big Green Egg: Followed closely by the XL EGG, the Large remains the most popular size EGG globally and for good reason. It's perfect for entertaining small or bigger crowds, can accommodate the most accessories and is ready to go in...

Three Important Questions to Ask your Fishmonger

Three Important Questions to Ask your Fishmonger

When the Summer heat is on, nothing beats a fresh fish braai. But, how do you as seafood consumer ensure you are playing your role in keeping the fishing industry sustainable? How can you as a restaurant diner make a wise choice when faced with a menu of different...

7 Reasons why Seafood is Good for You

7 Reasons why Seafood is Good for You

While no one particular food group can ensure total health, consuming a variety of fresh food on a regular basis is proven to improve health as each group contain their own health benefits. Seafood in particular offer some great health benefits: Improves heart health:...

5 Steps to Easy Holiday Entertaining

5 Steps to Easy Holiday Entertaining

While foodies love cooking for friends and families, many dread the holidays as the responsibility of entertaining the masses is just too much to stomach (pun intended). It needn't be, though. With a little forward planning - mise en place if you will - you'll be able...

Burger Mania

Burger Mania

Let's face it, burgers have always been popular, but right now they are definitely experiencing a bit of a moment. Some burger lovers are settling for nothing but the works (pickle, relish, mayo, cheese and more) while others are opting for a more "streamlined" burger...

Big Green Egg Baking

Big Green Egg Baking

The popularity of TV shows like the Great British Bake Off and its South African counterpart, is proof that baking has indeed become very trendy. What can you bake in your Big Green Egg you ask? Anything your foodie heart desires! Think crispy baked Pizza with your...

Nose to Tail EGGcademy Joburg

Nose to Tail EGGcademy Joburg

We knew we were onto something special when our last EGGcademy cooking class sold out within 48 hours! It was clear that our fans wanted to learn more about Nose to Tail cooking - how to make the most of their meat cuts and reduce food wastage. The concept of Nose to...

Sam Linsell’s Easter

Sam Linsell’s Easter

As far as SA food bloggers go, Sam Linsell must be one of our favourites. Sam is no food snob - she cooks real food, real good, all the while making it look elegantly effortless! Browsing her blog, Drizzle and Dip, is a favourite pastime of ours here at the Big Green...