• Mini rocket, walnut and goat’s cheese spanakopitas with dill and lemon tzatziki are a fun spin on the traditional spinach-flavoured Greek pastry. The rocket and goat’s cheese provide plenty of flavour while the chopped nuts add lovely texture. ALSO SEE: Mushroom, pea and potato samoosas with mint and yoghurt dipping sauce Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira

    Dining at the venerable Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa is an elegant affair, under the steady hand of executive chef Gregory Henderson, the foraging king known for his passion for sustainability. He is responsible for all the food, from fine dining at de Tafel to the casual Palm Terrace, which is open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. De Tafel delivers on its promise. Start with a drink in the lounge, either a cocktail or a CC advised by sommelier Richard Goza – we did and it sets the tone. At your table, the multi-course chef’s menu is inspired…

    We all know there’s no better addition to your Caesar salad or toasted bread than the buttery feel of a freshly ripened avocado. As delicious as they are, avocados are known to be extremely unpredictable and can reach their expiration just as quickly as they’ve ripened. If you’ve contemplated placing your avo’s in the fridge or simply wondered if you can, we’ve got you covered from start to finish with the 101 on how and when you should be placing your favorite pear-shaped green fruit in the fridge. Should you be placing your avocados in the fridge?  The short answer…