The dXine Journal Working Archive of Selected Studies

  • Food | Bread Sticks

    Hey there, pasta fans – ever wondered where good ol' breadsticks originate? Turns out, a 17th-century Italian baker gets the credit (though his ghost probably feels miffed, we're not sure). Today, breadsticks come in many shapes, sizes, flavours, and even continents. They could be Italian-style Grissini, a cinnamon dessert or an oversized American appetizer. PSA:… Read more

  • Exploring A Pizza Love Flavour Revolution

    Exploring A Pizza Love Flavour Revolution

    Remember South Africa’s Roman’s Pizza? They kicked off as Little Caesar’s way back in '93 and were the spot for those legendary "two in one" deals. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, bringing all sorts of lockdown headaches, and sadly, those famous discounts got totally sliced from the menu. Those times basically turned the whole pizza… Read more

  • Food | Coffee Roasted Nuts

    Food | Coffee Roasted Nuts

    I stumbled upon the mouthwatering delights of candied coffee-coated peanuts at a South African market. I then found myself taking a jovial deep-dive into the history and making of this insidiously addictive snack (you've been warned!). From 16th-century nutty coffee concoctions in the Middle East to present-day DIY recipes, I invite you to join me… Read more

  • The Origins Of Haute Couture into the Mainstream Fashion

    The Origins Of Haute Couture into the Mainstream Fashion

    Stroll in Paris and spot a Haute Couture shop? It's not just fancy babble! A combo of exclusive, tailor-fitted clothing, obsessively handmade from bizarrely high-end fabrics—it's "high sewing." Prepared to mortgage your car or home for one piece, though. Today, it still represents luxury, regulated by Paris' 'Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture.' Alas, if,… Read more

  • The Rich History of Johannesburg's Holy Family College

    The Rich History of Johannesburg's Holy Family College

    The Parktown Convent of Joburg has morphed from an early 1900s girls' school to a ghoulish tourist attraction. Its dimly lit walkways may be creepy, but they're as full of history as they are of phantom schoolgirls. Going solo might warrant a trespassing ticket, so rope in a mate, join a guided tour, or if… Read more

  • Origins | Word Magnets

    In the land of writer's block, Dave Kapell invented Word Magnets out of sheer desperation to write a killer song. From scribbles on paper scraps, sneezes to scattering words, to gluing them on a pizza tin and eventually onto the fridge, inspiration was served! Now, these fridge-friendly, vocabulary-building lifelines are saving more than songs, they… Read more

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