• As winter in the Cape tightens its grip, restaurateurs Neil Swart and Anouchka Horn of Belly of the Beast are giving hungry Capetonians a new reason to brave the cold with the opening of the city’s most exciting new seafood restaurant, Galjoen. Horn and Swart are well known as chef-patrons of their intimate inner city restaurant Belly of the Beast, and have fast grown a loyal following for their curated set menu experience. At Galjoen, located just a short walk from ‘Belly’, the pair has brought that same sense of culinary focus to Galjoen where the spotlight falls squarely on…

    Step into the vibrant culinary scene of Cape Town, where the tantalising aroma of spices and the sizzle of frying fills the air. Among the city’s rich street food culture, one iconic dish stands out: the Gatsby. Originating from the bustling Cape Flats, this legendary sandwich has become a beloved symbol of Cape Town’s diverse flavours and cultural fusion. Packed with generous layers of meat, fries and an array of mouthwatering fillings, the Gatsby is a true indulgence for food enthusiasts. Here are some of the spots to grab a Gatsby in Cape Town: Cape to Curry Indulge your taste…

    You’ve heard of skin cycling, but have you heard of seed cycling? While it may not be the next best step to your skincare routine, seed cycling could be the key to regulating your hormone cycle, boosting fertility, and even lessening symptoms of PCOS. What is seed cycling? Seed cycling is a natural approach used by women to support hormonal balance in the body. It involves consuming specific types of seeds during different phases of the menstrual cycle to promote the production and balance of estrogen and progesterone. The menstrual cycle consists of two main phases: the follicular phase and the luteal…

    Prawn And Coconut Balti Curry With Naan Bread PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOKING TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 3-4 INGREDIENTS 1 large onion, sliced 3tbsp balti curry paste 5 ripe tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and chopped pinch sugar 165ml can coconut milk 500g raw king prawns juice 1-2 limes, plus extra wedges, to serve coriander and naan breads, to serve METHOD In a saucepan, gently soften the onion with some oil for a few minutes. Turn up the heat and allow the onion to brown slightly. Add the curry paste, tomatoes and sugar, and cook down until you have a…

    Hummus is rich in a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, such as manganese, copper, folate, and iron. Better yet, it is an incredibly diverse dip and spread.…

    If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news lately, you’ll agree that South Africa has been producing events that could compare to scenes out of a movie. Just when you think it couldn’t get any crazier, we’ve got KO’s Sete getting snubbed in the north-east, pacts to the moon in the west, and mayoral mishaps in the city centre. The plot always thickens. And to top it off, it looks like spellcheck was not in the budget at the Reserve Bank. While the drama unfolds daily – just Nando’s and chill with the Hotpot. This deliciously filling meal-in-one features tender…