Calexico is a brand-new Americana-style restaurant and vinyl lounge situated in 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark. The newly launched spot prides itself on the quirky décor, vinyl wall and the much-anticipated new menu designed and created by consulting Chef Robyn Timson-Moss. We pride ourselves on diversity and originality – inspiration hit when trawling through the names of great rock legends and flavorful food styles and genres – a perfect combo of music, eating and drinking. We have collected small pieces of things that inspire us and created a hearty and homely space for everyone to enjoy. Our menu is a vibrant…
Lientjie Wessels, the renowned South African artist and culinary icon, inherited her passion for food from her mother, who also taught her to think out of the box…
Savouring the tastes of South Africa’s unique culinary offerings is what dining at The Restaurant at Franschhoek’s Grande Provence is all about. This recipe forms part of our Grande Provence feature in our September 2018 issue.
The Compact geyser is an elegant and small geyser that is easy to install directly at the sink. What this means is that when you open a tap,…
Making home-made mayonnaise is a great way to use up any leftover egg yolks – and it’s super simple to do. Stored in a lidded jar, it will last about a week in the fridge. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
Perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals. Serve with a salad or greens of your choice. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
A nurse and a fiery freedom fighter for the South African “renaissance”, Albertina Sisulu was the only woman to attend the first ever ANC Youth League conference in 1944 at her husband Walter’s side; later filling leading roles in the ANC and the Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW). She was among those in the front row of the Pretoria Women’s March on 9 August in 1956, with the likes of Helen Joseph, Sophie de Bruyn and Lilian Ngoyi – fellow icons who formed part of the 20 000-strong force who walked to the Union Buildings with a petition to…
We interview Jenny Morris, top South African chef, author, restaurateur, radio- and TV presenter, caterer, culinary tour guide and so much more! Read on to find out more…
Dubbed the “doyenne of the South African herb industry” by Get It Hartbeespoort, Margaret (also a qualified physiotherapist) was a “national treasure”, as her daughter, Sandy, describes her on the Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre website, margaretroberts.co.za. Flourishing not only from Margaret’s extensive knowledge and range of lavender, but also from over 50 years of her experience in natural healing and more than 40 titles published on herbs, natural healing and healthy living, the herbal centre is so much more than a mere nursery. It was designed to educate the public on herbs, medicinal foods and natural insecticides; the centre also…
This beer, for that dish So much beer, so little time. Here are some standout beers to try this August, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Boet…