About Course

Eating well does not have to cost a lot. This course shows you how to plan a week of meals around local, affordable ingredients like maize meal, beans, eggs, seasonal veg and chicken. You will learn to read food labels, build a balanced plate and shop with a list. Thandiwe’s team and Johan Botha guide you with short lessons, printable planners and a live Q&A each month.

What Will You Learn?

  • Practise your new skills with hands-on projects (examples included)
  • Organise your work in a clear structure you can reuse
  • Get friendly and fast support from your instructor in the course Q&A
  • Downloadable notes, files and worksheets for all projects

Course Content

Quick & Simple Meal Plans
This topic gives you a short overview of what is coming. Read it first, then work through the lessons in order and finish each activity before moving on to the next one.

  • Favourite Budget Meals
    03:54
  • Slow Cooker Budget Meals
    04:33
  • How to Shop Smarter for Groceries
    02:44
  • Food Safety
    04:05
  • Quiz – Nutrition and meal planning

Budget Cooking Course

Snack/ Breakfast

Stovetop Meals & Techniques

Oven Baked Meals