If you ask any Michelin-star chef, they will immediately say yes and probably tell you a story on how it helps the muscles relax and redistribute the juices, leaving you with a clean cut and no mess on the plate. While that may be somewhat true, new studies have shown that resting meat isn’t about redistributing juices and relaxing muscles, but, more arguably, for a far more important reason altogether. New research, clearer reasons Food scientists have been researching the effects of resting on meat. And while the longer you rest meat, the less messy it gets on the plate (i.e.…
The cooking world is filled with a lot of dos and don’ts – especially when it comes to butter vs olive oil, and other cooking mediums. Some critics insist…
Hasher Family Wines has been named Winery of the Year at the 2026 London Wine Competition, marking its second consecutive win. The title, awarded to the winery whose portfolio achieves the highest average score across all judged criteria, places Hasher at the top of an international field entries from 30 wine-producing nations. Leading the charge was the Ernest Pinot Noir 2024, which scored 99 out of 100 points, earning a Double Gold medal – the competition’s highest honour, reserved for wines that judges unanimously consider best in class. The 2024 Ernest also claimed Pinot Noir of the Year, Wine of…
Golden, crispy on the outside and tender inside, this Parmesan and polenta schnitzel is the ultimate comfort food. The polenta crumb adds a subtle crunch and depth of…
Thousands of wellness enthusiasts, conscious consumers, foodies, and retail and foodservice buyers from South Africa, the continent and as far afield as Europe, Asia, the Middle East and more, will be treated to a three-day extravaganza of ‘better-for-you’-centred cooking, masterclasses, and next-generation wellness innovation at this year’s Good Life Show in Cape Town, the official Host City. Now in its sixth year, the conscious living and wellbeing showcase will fittingly open in the country’s lifestyle mecca before moving on to Johannesburg, where it will be hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre for the first time later in the year. “The…
This hearty homemade pork leg ravioli features tender ground pork leg and a rich tomato sauce for an indulgent Italian-inspired meal. The ravioli dough is made from scratch,…
Mortars and pestles have been used for thousands of years in almost every culture and community on the planet (give or take a few). They’ve been used to process grains, make curry pastes, sauces, grind herbs and spices, and even medicines. Mortars and pestles come in a range of sizes and shapes and are also made with different materials. The best type of mortar and pestle you can choose depends wholly on your cooking style. Before you start doomscrolling for the right one on the interwebs, use our guide to help you first. Mortar and pestle types Each culture…
If your usual salad routine feels like it needs a refresh, this spiced chicken and crispy wrap salad is here to fix that. Juicy, golden chicken is coated…
Autumn has properly arrived, and with it, that familiar craving for something warm from the oven, something slow and a little nostalgic. This is the season of comfort baking at its best. Crumbles with bubbling, jammy fruit tucked beneath golden, buttery tops. Puddings that steam up the kitchen windows and demand to be eaten straight from the dish. Spiced loaves, fragrant with cinnamon and nutmeg, sliced thick and enjoyed while the kettle hums in the background. This round-up leans into it all – the grey skies, the chill in the air, the quiet joy of being indoors. These are the…
THE MONTH OF HER: CAPE GRACE, A FAIRMONT MANAGED HOTEL, INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE THE WOMEN WHO INSPIRE This May, Cape Grace, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, on Cape…