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
Born in Riversdale in the southern Cape, Dalene Matthee studied music, and was a staunch conservationist, particularly regarding the reckless destruction of indigenous forests, with specific affection for…
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 about the face behind Giggling Gourmet. Tell us a bit more about your earliest food memory I have a few but my first taste of Haloumi cheese when I was about 9 years old stands out. I saw a large ball jar filled with murky liquid and large white blobs floating in it in the kitchen of a Greek friend of mine, I passed it daily and it creeped me out when…
Celebrate women’s month at the Cradle Boutique Hotel with the Wine, Women and Song Festival and the Contemporary African Pop Art Exhibition Following the huge success of its…
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 Beer Lager, R198 (6-pack) Crisp and refreshing, this well-balanced lager is light but not without complexity. There’s a hoppy bitterness on the finish, which keeps things interesting. Boet Beer Brewery is a project of Van Loveren Family Wines. You can visit the brewery at the @Four Cousins tasting room in Robertson, which is open daily and offers tours, beer pairings and a restaurant. Pair with: Warm salad of chickpeas, fennel and crispy…
Westfalia Fruit Products is known as the avo experts. Their dedication to produce a variety of cultivars and sustainable farming practices, allow them to supply the local market…
Following the overwhelming interest in the Cape Town Gin Route, which was launched last month, the Pepperclub Hotel & Spa is proud to introduce the Cape Town Gin Tour. This full day, immersive gin experience will see locals and visitors delve into the world of local artisan gins, spending the day learning, tasting and making their own spirit. A premium gin journey, this carefully curated tour will take you through the distilling process, explain the role of botanicals and of course, give you the opportunity to sip and sample the incredible gins Cape Town has to offer. Starting and ending…
Lanzerac Wine Estate has enjoyed a long history of having pioneering women at its helm who have developed the farm into what it is today. Among them are…
Food and fun enthusiasts can brace for something more than just good food and wine this August. Time Square South Africa in Menlyn Maine is bringing Tshwane the biggest culinary and entertainment festival South Africa has yet seen. The Appetite Fest, taking place on 18 and 19 August 2018, will see Time Square’s Sun Arena and outdoor areas transformed into a playground of inspired food, drinks and entertainment. GET TICKETS HERE Local and international food heroes, frontline vineyards, cheesemakers restaurants, and producers will showcase some of the best culinary offerings in the country. In the Sun Arena, a wide range…
The 2018 Oyster Wine & Food Festival will take place in the first weekend of Spring from Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2. This year’s event will…