Table Talk
Welcome to Table Talk – where we share the stories, ideas and insights that bring joy back to real food. Here, you’ll find inspiration for hosting, encouragement for gut-friendly living, and answers to those everyday dairy questions. It’s about building confidence in how and what you feed your family and friends.
Invite us to your table and together we’ll make something truly special.
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The Gut-Immune Connection
There’s a reason your gran told you to “feed a cold.” She wasn’t wrong, but perhaps she didn’t know why.
Roughly 70% of your immune system’s cells live in your gut. Not your lungs, not your nose, not the places you actually feel winter first. So when the season turns and the sniffles start doing the rounds at school, the office, and that one friend’s birthday dinner, you’re going to want to take the conversation further than Vitamin C tablets and talk about your gut. Turns out it’s more important than you thought.
The Science Is In: Dairy Is Good for Your Heart
For years, full-fat dairy carried a reputation it didn’t entirely deserve. The conventional wisdom went something like this:
- Saturated fat raises cholesterol.
- Dairy contains saturated fat.
- Therefore, dairy is bad for your heart.
Many of us grew up with this logic. Low-fat yoghurt filled the shelves. Full-cream milk became something to feel guilty about. Fat-free everything abounded.
But the science has been catching up and it tells a more nuanced, and frankly more reassuring, story.
Goat’s Milk or Cow’s Milk?
In South Africa, milk is part of daily life. It’s in your morning cuppa, poured over pap before school, and present in yoghurt, cheese, and butter at each meal through the day. For most of us, cow’s milk is the default. It’s familiar, reliable, and widely available.
On a global scale, goat’s milk is actually the most widely-used dairy, so why is it so foreign to most South Africans? And how different is it really to cow’s milk?
The short answer: nutritionally, goat’s milk and cow’s milk have a lot in common, while also interacting quite differently inside your gut. When you consider the longer answer – proteins, fats, digestion and taste – the differences start to tell an interesting story.
Why Foot-and-Mouth Disease Matters to You
Most people think of milk as a simple, reliable staple. It’s always there on the shelf, day after day. But behind every litre of milk is a living animal, and behind every dairy animal is a long-term system built on care, genetics, and time.
As a dairy farmer, Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is one of the diagnoses we hope never to hear: not because it makes headlines, but because of what it does to a herd.
Simple Gut-Loving Swaps to Keep You Feeling Good All Season
Supporting your gut doesn’t have to mean restricting your enjoyment — in fact, it’s often as easy as making a few mindful festive swops, as recommended by a local dietician, Claire Barnard.
Here are the most effortless switches to feel great throughout “the most wonderful time of the year”
Mindful Eating & Gentle Recovery: Your Gut’s Guide to Thriving After Big Festive Meals
We believe firmly in a full and rich diet of wonderful foods that make you happy. And we also believe that food is one of the most powerful ways you can show love to your own body. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s finding balance so you feel energised, comfortable and able to enjoy your season fully. And in these busy, food-filled weeks, your gut will love these simple, science-aligned habits which help you feel your best.
Festive Indulgence, Happy Gut — Why Goat’s Milk Products Are Your Secret Weapon
The festive season invites abundance: long lunches, creamy sides, rich desserts and endless glasses poured in celebration. It’s joyful, but your gut can take strain. If bloating, heaviness or discomfort tend to follow indulgent meals, one simple shift can make a noticeable difference: choosing goat’s milk products.
How to Build the Perfect South African Cheeseboard
You’ve got to believe me when I say that a cheeseboard is more than simply laying out cheeses on a platter. Instead, it can speak many things about your generosity, hospitality, and great taste.
Principles of Pairing Cheese and Drinks
Have you ever felt intimidated when pairing wine with food? Rather than tell you WHAT you should be pairing, we wanted to give you five simple principles on HOW to pair your favourite drinks with your favourite cheeses.
