• Chef Dieuveil Malonga is a shining star in the international foodie firmament. In 2018, he was ranked 6th by Forbes magazine in their 30 Under 30 – where he was described as “the Congolese chef whose startup is taking African cuisine to the world”. When he is not feeding the gourmet glitterati in his eponymous Paris eatery, Restaurant Malonga, Dieuveil can be found travelling across Africa staging posh pop-ups and compiling a continent-specific spice map. Born in the village of Linzolo in the Republic of Congo (formerly Congo-Brazzaville) and orphaned as a small child, Dieuveil says his earliest food memories…

    The annual Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival, which takes place at Anthonij Rupert Wine in Franschhoek on Saturday 25 May (11am to 4pm), makes for the perfect late autumn outing, combining some of the country’s finest shiraz wines paired with charcuterie from artisanal producers. Eighteen of the country’s top shiraz-producing estates will be on offer for tasting. These include Anthonij Rupert Wyne, Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Waterford Estate, Stark-Condé Wines and Hartenberg Wine Estate. These superlative shirazes will be paired with a selection of local and international charcuterie, as well as the Anthonij Rupert Wyne Harvest Table – think fresh seasonal salads,…

    Your one-stop, one-shop dinner inspiration for the week ahead. We love that most of these meals make enough for lunch the next day too!   Beef and bean chilli stew Beef and bean chilli stew is an American classic, but these flavours are loved worldwide. Slightly spicy and full of flavour, this is a robust dinner.  Recipe here: Beef and bean chilli stew One-pan Mediterranean-style tomato and trout bake with asparagus and green olives The Mediterranean style of eating is back in vogue – if we can say that about a diet. This healthy lifestyle incorporates the basics of nutritious, moderate…