• Join Lanzerac Hotel & Spa on the 24th of September in celebration of our diversity and community! Lanzerac will host a cultural experience showcasing a wide assortment of unique dishes cooked over open flames in celebration of national “braai day”! In true tradition, you will be welcomed with a glass of Lanzerac MCC and can spend the day savouring a feast of locally produced dishes prepared by the Lanzerac chefs, whilst roaming between the Taphuis, Private Dining venue and outdoor terrace. You will be treated to tapas-style fare and slow roasted gourmet style pub plates. There will also be a kids’…

    The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show will be WINEding its way to East London for the first time ever from 7 to 9 November for a dazzling ‘POURformance’ at Hemingways Casino. South Africa’s biggest and boldest travelling wine show is making its way to seven cities around the country this year – and East London looks set to be a grape escape for wine-lovers. Andrew Douglas, Owner and Producer of The Wine Show, says this is the show’s first appearance in East London. “We are looking forward to bringing an amazing line-up of over 150 well-known and as-yet-undiscovered gems from…

    What’s more South African than Peppermint Crisp? This is the best collection of Peppermint Crisp recipes. We cannot imagine a braai, lunch or dinner where a Peppermint Crisp tart wouldn’t be a hit. Peppermint Crisp ice-cream cake One of South Africa’s most-loved desserts, the Peppermint Crisp tart, gets a grown-up makeover that makes it the perfect indulgence for a warm, summer’s day. We love that you only need 9 ingredients to whip up this masterpiece. The proof of this nostalgic classic-turned-vogue dessert lies in its legacy, taking a contemporary turn for the even better. Recipe here: Peppermint Crisp ice-cream cake…

    Appetite Fest, the biggest culinary and entertainment festival Pretoria has ever seen, returns to Time Square from 13 to 15 September 2019. This year’s three-day Appetite Fest promises to be bigger and better than the inaugural festival in 2018, with an extra day added to give food adventurers more time to explore, as well as more gastronomical experiences and spectacular entertainment. In the cast of culinary artistes already confirmed for Appetite Fest are Gary Mehigan; George Calombaris; Matt Preston and Shannon Bennett of MasterChef Australia fame. Joining them for this year’s tour to South Africa is the winner of MasterChef…

    Red shakshuka has had a long moment in the sun – it’s time for green shakshuka to shine! Packed with the goodness of greens and healthy fats, this dish as breakfast will set you up for a nutrient filled day. Serve with your choice of grain free toast. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart *Check out our traditional shakshuka recipe.