Self-taught chef Sinoyolo Sifo is 'The Cooking Husband'
Self-taught chef, Sinoyolo Sifo, believes in equally sharing responsibilities of day-to-day life and its demands with a new book titled, 'Sifo: The Cooking Husband'.
Sinoyolo Sifo is a self-taught home cook and social media culinary influencer who is a pharmacist by profession. He developed his passion for cooking while growing up in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, by seeing his mother help his father at his butcheries during school holidays.
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Sifo began his food journey on Instagram in 2020, motivated and inspired by his wife, Nondumiso, where he continues to accumulate an ever-growing following of people who adore his easy-to-make, hearty, and tasty dishes.
Sifo is a cooking husband. His goal is to dispel the gender prejudices and stereotypes that surround male chefs and encourage more men to take to the kitchen.
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As he points out, the kitchen is no longer just the realm of women, and men must become more at ease in the kitchen in order to share equally in the obligations and demands of daily life.
'Sifo: The Cooking Husband' is an invitation to readers – men and women alike – to partake in the delight of making memories through food, using what he terms "the universal language of food".
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This book puts together a collection of nearly 70 recipes, each one easy and accessible, wholesome and delicious, and all inspired by memories of home and family. There are some delectable options.
Delicious breakfasts, sumptuous pasta meals, robust stews, quick lunches, stunning dinners, decadent desserts, as well as traditional South African dishes and childhood favorites, are all on the menu.
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These recipes are sure to satisfy the foodie in you, whether you're a beginner cook still learning your way around the kitchen or more confident in your culinary abilities.
The Scenic Drive with Rian had a chat with Sifo about his cookbook and much more. Have a listen below:
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