Shadre and I found ourselves curled up, drawing inspiration from The Daily Espresso Show—laughing, learning, and really just soaking in those small, quiet moments. And somewhere between the sniffles and the laughter… this topic came to life. So let’s get into it. When winter rolls into South Africa, it doesn’t just bring chilly mornings and early sunsets—it brings a full-on test for your body. And something that really stood out for me this week, especially from insights shar

There’s something special that happens in the Skinny Makoti kitchen when Sunday rolls around. It’s not rushed, it’s not planned to perfection… it just flows. Shadre and I step into the kitchen with a loose idea—sometimes it’s a theme, sometimes just a craving—and from there, we build. She’ll take on one part, I’ll handle another, and before we know it, we’re moving in sync. Music in the background, a little laughter, a little tasting here and there…

Welcome to what I like to call that “Bieberchella” energy—where street food meets style, music, and curated lifestyle moments. And for my skinny foodies, this is your reminder that you can enjoy it all… flavour first, guilt never.

I finally popped the question. So it’s official, Skinnies… the love of my life, my creative director, my best friend also known as the Skinny Makoti, Shadre Leonard and I are engaged! Whoop whoop! I honestly cannot wait to call you my wife. Now I’m sure the Skinny Makoti is already cooking up a banger blog about our engagement so let’s leave it right there for now before I say too much! 😄 But the real reason we’re all gathered here this week? To celebrate Easter… and one ver

There’s a quiet kind of pressure that sneaks into long-term love. You don’t even notice it at first. The pressure to stay exciting. To stay spontaneous. To somehow remain effortlessly desirable… even on a random Thursday night when the sink is full, your body is tired, and your energy is running on fumes. Somewhere along the way, it stops being just about connection… and starts feeling like something you need to be good at. But here’s the truth and this is where it shifts.

Have you ever walked into the kitchen and completely forgotten why you went there? Or opened your laptop ready to tackle the day, only to find your brain buffering like slow Wi-Fi? Welcome to brain fog that cloudy, sluggish feeling where focus disappears and your thoughts seem to move through thick syrup. Many people assume brain fog is purely mental stress or lack of sleep. But here’s the surprising twist: the real issue might not be in your head at all. It might be in your

Physician and Best selling author Dr Peter Attia pictured above Hey Skinnies! How are you all doing amidst the pouring rain here in Jozi? I hope you’re staying warm and snug. And for those of you enjoying the summer breeze somewhere else in the world… just know that we despise you right now! Ha ha! So let’s cosy up together. Welcome back to another epic episode of The Skinny Chef Diaries Weekly Blog . Before we dive into this week’s blog, let’s take a quick look at what’s coo

Hey Skinny Readers 👋🏾 Welcome back to another weekly edition of The Skinny Chef Diaries. I trust you’ve had a fabulous week. Right… aprons on. Let’s dive straight into this week’s story.This one is called Cocoon Season. Most of you have already put in the hard work. The long nights. The quiet sacrifices. The plates no one applauded. Now? Now it’s your season to bloom.Just like a cocoon grows quietly before a butterfly emerges, this phase of your life is about patience, cons

I recently completed a Teaching & Training course through Ayotte Recruitment and Training Academy. Let me tell you it was intense. Structured. Challenging. But absolutely worth it. I had a blast. And as I walked away with that completion behind me, I felt chuffed. Proud. One step closer to one of my biggest goals: teaching and eventually opening The Skinny Chef HQ my very own culinary school.

This one is for the aspiring chefs. The dreamers. The cooks who feel something bigger stirring in their spirit. Let me tell you something that might change the way you look at your kitchen forever. Your calling isn’t just to cook. It’s to build.

Shadre and I have recently experienced some changes in our lives. It hasn’t been easy, but we’ve become each other’s support system and in one way or another, those challenges have actually brought us closer than ever before. New projects, new goals, new identities all require extra cognitive fuel. And if you’re naturally skinny, your body tends to borrow energy from tomorrow instead of asking loudly for more today. That’s when focus slips, moods flatten, and relationships

At Skinny HQ, we believe in eating beautifully, not eating less. And lately, two major foodie trends are proving that flavour, creativity, and smart cooking can absolutely coexist: Seacuterie boards (aka seafood’s glow-up moment) Method-specific cooking using modern tools like air fryers and Instant Pots Together, they’re changing how skinny foodies snack, entertain, and cook without spending all day in the kitchen or drowning meals in heavy sauces. Welcome to the future of

This week has been absolutely smashing. I had the privilege of attending the premiere of Class of ’96: Rise of a Nation, produced by Known Associates Entertainment in partnership with A Barking Rat Film. After watching the first episode, I can confidently say: this documentary doesn’t just tell a football story it serves a full cultural feast.

Hey Skinnies! I hope you all had an awesome week. It honestly feels like the days are flying by and by the way, the Skinny Chef still likes to stay fly 😉. Fashion has always been a big part of my brand and my personal style. I am the product, and I’ve learned that the key is to keep the product evolving. 2026 is my fashion evolution , and that brings me to this week’s blog. Food is no longer a fashion side dish it’s the main course . Photo:Vogue In 2026, the fashion indust

Hey Skinnies happy first week of Ke JanYouWorry! I know what most of us are feeling: sluggish, tired, and exhausted from all the Decembering. If you’re reading this, don’t worry the Skinny Chef has some dope tips to get you through Ke Jan You Worry in style. If you’ve decided to try or it’s just! Dry Ke Jan You Worry, welcome not to a strict reset, a personality change, or a month of saying “no” to everything fun but to a quieter, more intentional shift. One that doesn’t nee