The Lazy Makoti

They say there are five love languages, but The Lazy Makoti argues that there are six. It’s something that stirs all six senses and dishes up hearty helpings of emotion. It takes you and others elsewhere and, at the same time, brings us all together: to break bread, to nourish ourselves, to celebrate, to understand, to remember. 

Food isn’t simply about cooking or eating… It’s a mood, a memory; a way to pickle, preserve and serve up your history as well as your heart. 

Put on your apron because Mogau Seshoene is here to share her love language — and it’s nca! 

Banana Bread has long been a favourite of The Lazy Makoti. Not exactly a traditional dish, for the Luxe Media Chef of the Year, it strongly evokes the memory of a childhood spent between church and the kitchen. 

Learn the backstory of why the Pastor’s daughter included Banana Bread in her first cookbook, as she takes it from the page to your plate in a few simple steps.

When asked if she’d ever imagined her life turning out this way, the Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner will tell you: not a chance! With the passage of time and the opportunity to look back, Mogau now firmly believes that life leaves a breadcrumb trail that leads you to what you should be doing. 

In this episode, we hear how she became The Lazy Makoti, and the role social media has played in her rise to the top.  

What happens when you’re told there’s no market for your idea and a series of slamming doors threaten to deny your dreams? When everyone tries to tell you that it’s impossible? You prove them wrong — by doing it your own way. 

In this stirring episode, The Lazy Makoti shares how a series of “no’s” not only fueled her fire but defined her purpose.  

Abounding in the plainlands next to the road or on the banks of crop fields, morogo (a sort of wild African spinach) packs a bigger nostalgic punch than all the taste and nutrition inside it. For millions in Mzansi, it speaks of late great-grandmothers or a small patch in the garden. 

While it’s tricky to get hold of in the bigger cities of South Africa, when you are able to get your hands on morogo, thanks to the Insta-Queen of local cuisine, you’ll know how to handle — and honour — it. 

Dombolo (also known as ujeqe) is South Africa’s answer to steamed buns and dumplings, serving as something of an institution on plates across the country. For millions, it’s more than a simple side: it tastes like home, warmth, comfort, and love. 

And in the hands of the Lazy Makoti, it’s not only easy to make and super-delicious, it’s also a great way to celebrate the heritage of our nation! 

Through her food, ground-breaking cuisine queen, Dorah Sitole, was welcomed into the hearts and homes of millions of South Africans, including The Lazy Makoti, who grew up cutting her recipes out of the True Love magazine. 

This touching episode honours the legacy of the woman who opened the door to usher in a new generation of chefs, cooks and food writers, and did so with grace, generosity and humility.

With 11 official languages, South Africa is often described as a melting pot of cultures! And for our homegrown chef success, it’s the humble pap that stands as the dish to bring us all together – no matter the culture! Easy to dress up or down, pap is a staple in every home, from the most rural village to the middle of a bustling metropolis. 

Join the Lazy Makoti as she serves up 7 different ways to prep pap – each of which is sure to tantalise your tastebuds! 

For millions of South Africans, nothing says “love” more than a Sunday lunch plate that bursts with every flavour of the rainbow. It speaks to a day of worship; of bringing and being your best; of family, chatter, joy, love. 

In this heartwarming finale, The Lazy Makoti presents a Seven Colours spread to remember, and invites us to eat at the hearth of her heritage, on the most sacred day of the week. Dress your best!