THRIVE ISSUE 6 DECEMBER 2025 21 “Lucky Star is committed to fighting food poverty and insecurity. We’ve found the right partner in UJ to scale this initiative” ~ Lukas Nangolo, representative for Lucky Star Culinary team involved in the development of recipes, led by Chef Douglas in collaboration with Prof Hema Kesa, Director, FERL • Chef Katlego Mosoane – Sous Chef, • Chef Thando Ntsele – Commis Chef • Ejaaz Allison – Intern • Dimakatso Makgatho – Intern In the past, your forefathers and foremothers produced their own food, and they did not battle with chronic illnesses. Nowadays, not many people produce their own foods ~ Linda Galvad, Sought After Seedlings Healthy Meal Recipe Booklet The second seminar was a robust session designed to engage students on the critical importance of conscious eating. Coinciding with World Food Day (observed annually on 16 October), the event featured British farmer and storyteller, Henry Wood who spoke passionately about sustainable food knowledge and systems; Linda Galvad from Sought After Seedlings, who encouraged students to grow their own food to sustain healthier lifestyles and Chef “Noni” Nonhlanhla Moroenyane, who emphasised the cultural and nutritional importance of indigenous diets as part of everyday household meals. Seminar attendees were gifted with heirloom seedlings to enhance existing or kickstart their food gardening, courtesy of the Center for Ecological Intelligence, which houses the UJ Food Gardens initiative and its partners. They also received copies of a new recipe book, featuring 20 quick and healthy meals made with amongst others ingredients from the Lucky Star brand. Walking the Talk Through Lucky Stars’ support of this initiative, and creating platforms such as the recipe booklet and the cooking show, the idea is to move the needle forward and offer actionable strategies for students and communities to navigate modern economic realities and ensure access to affordable nutritious food. Click Here to To Download The Recipe Booklet
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