“In Shona, IMBA is a house or hut where food is prepared. Khanyisa Malabi is a masterful chef, seamlessly blending traditional and contemporary culinary techniques to create dishes that are not just meals but stories unto themselves. Her skills extend beyond the kitchen, she is a captivating narrator bringing each dish to life by sharing its history and significance. In the kitchen she is like a modern griot, weaving a culinary symphony that resonates deeply with those who experience her food. IMBA, Khanyisa Malabi’s home for cooking channel is an exciting two-part series, echoing the rich tradition of griots and their fireside tables, passed down through generations.”

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Baking bread

with my Son

We are happiest when we cook and bake bread together. Like mom, Muako is a keen foodie and a great cook. He brings the best out of me in the kitchen especially when he evokes in a heart-to-heart banter as we knead and press the perfect dough. Ready to bake a family classic, the tear of a loaf or Mosbolletjies, with toppings of Vanilla Pods and shaved Parmesan.

mhani's old fashioned shin

of beef with butter beans

Mhani, translated to English as my mother, was a home maker. On cold nights in her kitchen, butter beans, vegetables and old fashioned shin of beef simmered gently and slowly together releasing precious juices that provided intense creamy tender textures.

An Afternoon

at the Dorp Hotel

I spent the day at the Dorp hotel. The Dorp is a grand and unpretentious place to stay and dine in Cape town. Therefore, I had to try their most talked about Milk tart.

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Baking bread

with my Son

We are happiest when we cook and bake bread together. Like mom, Muako is a keen foodie and a great cook. He brings the best out of me in the kitchen especially when he evokes in a heart-to-heart banter as we knead and press the perfect dough. Ready to bake a family classic, the tear of a loaf or Mosbolletjies, with toppings of Vanilla Pods and shaved Parmesan.

mhani's old fashioned shin

of beef with butter beans

Mhani, translated to English as my mother, was a home maker. On cold nights in her kitchen, butter beans, vegetables and old fashioned shin of beef simmered gently and slowly together releasing precious juices that provided intense creamy tender textures.

An Afternoon

at the Dorp Hotel

I spent the day at the Dorp hotel. The Dorp is a grand and unpretentious place to stay and dine in Cape town. Therefore, I had to try their most talked about Milk tart.

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