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SowetanLIVE
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- SowetanLIVE
Nthabiseng Mathole – Recipe for FoodTok success
Whiffs of lamb meatballs and gnocchi pasta smothered in a creamy tomato base permeate the kitchen as Nthabiseng Mathole lifts the lid to reveal the delicious dish. What follows is pure magic, with Mathole's culinary pizzazz becoming the linchpin as she takes SMag editor-in-chief Emmanuel Tjiya through three delicious pasta dishes she has prepared for a FoodTok video series. A week earlier, I met the pint-sized 33-year-old digital-content creator and homemaker on the set of her debut magazine cover shoot at Glow Hire studio in Riviera, Joburg. Mathole's soft-glam makeup is instantly energised with a fierce cat eye, sleeked-back hair, and teased ponytail, accentuating her high cheekbones and natural beauty. 'I was telling Bomzi [hairstylist Ntombomzi Lekgoro] that it dawned on me what I'm doing today on my drive to the studio. It's a huge opportunity and something that I never would have dreamed up for myself. I'm super grateful,' she says, getting teary-eyed. Her career in content creation kicked into high gear in 2021 when she resigned from a lucrative corporate career. 'I worked in risk management for 10 years until 2021, when I decided I wanted to go into content creation full-time. It wasn't easy coming to that decision and I didn't take it lightly,' she says. 'I'm a spiritual person and God told me it was time to leave my corporate job, as He had an assignment for me to fulfil. God even told me the date I needed to leave my job, which was 4 November. So, on that day, I handed in my resignation. I don't have any full-time job waiting for me but I'm just trusting God's voice. My husband knew I wasn't happy at my job anymore and [that I wanted to] go into content creation. Fortunately, he's also a believer and was supportive. He said he took my word for it because he knows me as somebody who has a good head on their shoulders.' Mathole's viral homemaker Instagram page, Dipitsa Stofong (loosely translating to 'pots on the stove' in Sesotho), is the 'Tradwife' tagline for her Sunday cooking videos. 'Growing up, I used to wake up on Sunday mornings to the smell of Sunday seven colours on the stove,' she says. 'My mom would be cooking and playing gospel music, and we would be getting ready to go to church. This is a tradition I want to keep for my family and found myself sharing that with my followers on my account. It soon began to gain traction and people just hopped on every Sunday. I would say, 'Ladies, wake up. Let's put the pots on the stove' and people just started doing it. I would get DMs of dishes people made with the hashtag Dipitsa Stofong, and that's what inspired the name.'
Buzz Feed
25-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
These High-Protein Yogurt Bowls Are Taking Over TikTok — Here's How To Actually Enjoy Them
You can't scroll for 10 seconds on FoodTok (that's the food side of TikTok) without seeing high-protein yogurt bowls dominating the 'What I Eat In A Day' and 'Meal Prep' hashtags. With millions of views and comments like 'literally tastes like dessert' and 'my go-to 3 p.m. fix,' I had to see if they were as satisfying (and tasty) as they looked. The viral and simple version of this bowl often includes a base of Greek yogurt mixed with protein powder. The more complex recipes add nut butters, fruit, granola, and sometimes even sugar-free pudding mix. The idea is to make something that feels indulgent but packs 25–40 grams of protein per serving. Users say it keeps them full for hours, helps them hit fitness goals, and satisfies their sweet tooth. One TikTok user swore: 'I crave yogurt bowls almost every single night!' and with that kind of hype, I started experimenting. Here's what went into my first version: I mixed the protein powder directly into the yogurt, which made it super thick and creamy — almost like a mousse. But the more I stirred to dissolve the protein powder, the more it began to take on a not-so-enticing gloopy texture. However, layering the toppings made it feel a bit like building a parfait. The key for me was texture: fresh fruit for brightness, granola for crunch, and just a touch of chocolate for fun. The first bite was… good, but a little boring. It was creamy, sweet, and satisfying, but not quite dessert-like. The yogurt had a slight gloopiness, and the grainy texture from the protein powder made the mouthfeel less than ideal. For round two, I wanted to level up both the flavor and texture of the yogurt-protein mix. I did a little deep dive into protein powders and swapped in a new one with cleaner ingredients and glowing five-star reviews. I also went for a more exciting flavor this time: white chocolate! In addition to the protein swap, I switched out the Greek yogurt for Icelandic-style skyr. If you're not familiar, skyr is like Greek yogurt's thicker, denser cousin. You might be thinking, Wait — how does thicker yogurt fix a gloopy texture? Hear me out: skyr is strained even more than Greek yogurt, which gives it a rich, ultra-smooth consistency that's basically made for this kind of thing. Bonus: it's also slightly higher in protein, which is kind of the whole point, right? When I mixed the two together, the texture was already noticeably better. But the real game changer? I added two tablespoons of water. That small tweak made the mixture even smoother and helped the protein powder dissolve more evenly — no grainy weirdness this time. Now, I wanted to see how toppings could create a real dessert out of this protein-packed bowl. I decided to create my own super quick two-ingredient magic shell for topping. Here's how to make it: As for my final thoughts, I get why this trend is blowing up. It's easy, customizable, and actually fills you up. I had this after a tough workout and felt full for hours, and that full feeling meant I didn't have my usual 3 p.m. crash, which always results in reaching for a sugary iced coffee. If you already love yogurt, this is a no-brainer. If not, it might take a little flavor-tweaking to make it something you crave. Would I make it again? I already have! For hundreds of easy breakfast ideas to keep you fueled, download the free Tasty app to explore our library of 7,500+ recipes — no subscription required!
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wendy's Launches Famous Burger Patties in Grocery Stores—But Fans Have Questions
If you spend enough time on FoodTok as I am lately, you may have come across some rather interesting news about Wendy's. It appears fans of the fast-food chain are starting to spot Wendy's beef patties being sold in grocery stores. It's the kind of thing that would make anyone do a double take. And because the few images out there all look more or less the same, it's making some folks wonder if it's really legit. I reached out to Wendy's Corporate for verification and yes, it's true. Wendy's has just released new all-beef patties in select Kroger (and King Soopers—also owned by Krogers) stores in just two cities in the U.S., and they are keeping everything else pretty hush hush. When I asked for more details, a spokesperson offered a canned response about the Dave Thomas empire 'pursuing opportunities to bring (their) fresh, famous food to customers in new and exciting ways.' That might also be alluding to the fact that the brand rolled out their chili in stores sometime last year. Related: @snackolater actually reviewed that last year, though, and said it wasn't exactly comparable to their in-store chili. Could that mean the same goes for the in-store burgers? As of now, the only real information I can offer is that the patties are being sold in 1 pound four-packs and are only available in Columbus, OH and Denver, CO. Also, it's important to note that Wendy's has long prided itself on using 'fresh, never frozen' beef for its burgers, and the in-store burgers are also technically fresh, as you can see from @juicyhoneycc's TikTok below. The same person also made a different TikTok where she showed followers how she bought and prepared the patty herself. Curious folks in the comments have since asked her to offer more insight ('How do they taste?' asked one, 'What you rate them 0/10 ⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️' asked another), but so far they haven't replied. It's a missed opportunity given that no one's actually sharing what they think of these so far. Up Next:
