• With roots dating back to 1682, Steenberg Farm is one of Cape Town’s first registered farms and boasts an oasis of elegance and tranquility. In the majestic Constantia Valley, this charming property is surrounded by a beautiful garden with colourful floral arrangements featuring roses, salvia, and fragrant herbs. If the breathtaking scenery doesn’t convince you, the food will. We sat down to chat with Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin to hear more about the tantalising and transformative food experience she creates at Tryn and Bistro Sixteen82, along with her team. What do you love about working at Steenberg? I love the…

    The Jouberts’ farm chickens Nothing beats the smell of a freshly lit braai in the air, something us South African’s look forward to whenever the the sun is out. This Braai day try something different… try The Jouberts’ farm chickens recipe, whole braaid and flavoured to perfection! Recipe by Beate Joubert  Images and Publishing by Penguin Random House SERVES 6-8  INGREDIENTS BRAAI SAUCE 1⁄4 cup butter 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1⁄2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp garlic salt CHICKEN & STUFFING 2 large free-range chickens 2 tbsp olive oil, or…

    For the last decade sisters Zainab and Faatimah Paruk, who are both qualified Chefs, have been making their indelible mark on Durban’s collective palate through their catering company, Chilli Chocolate Chefs (CCC) on Musgrave Road. Every meal which has left the CCC premises has been prepared under their precise guidance; and now they are passing on that knowledge to their followers through a luxurious 240-page book simply entitled ‘Bringing It Home’. The Chilli Chocolate Chefs culinary signature reflects Zainab and Faatimah’s commitment to exceptional quality. In August 2022, their lovingly curated recipes were committed to print in their fourth recipe book which…

    Pan-fried marrowbones This recipe is a flavourful  twist on a classic and family favourite! Try these Pan-fried marrowbones this Braai day! Recipe by Beate Joubert  Images and publishing by…

    From managing food waste to prepping more efficiently, these are our kickass kitchen hacks for this month. Kitchen hacks #1 -3 How to make pineapple flowers Preheat the oven to 95ºC. Cut the ends off a large pineapple and carefully slice off the tough skin. Using the potato eye remover on a vegetable peeler, remove the brown eyes form the pineapple. Slice the pineapple into very thin discs using a mandoline or sharp knife. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel. Space the slices evenly on a wire rack placed in a baking tray. Dry out in the oven…

    To some, Fatima Sydow is the mastermind behind the delicious recipes on her various social media platforms, while others might recognise her as one of the Sydow twins on TV show Kaap, Kerrie en Koesisters. We sat down with Fatima Sydow to learn what made her fall in love with food. In true foodie spirit, Fatima tells us that she’s prepared a chicken with a small knob of butter, black pepper, oil, a touch of salt and thin slivers of garlic – which we learned is her favourite ingredient to use when cooking – just shy of doing her interview.…