When in comes to Chardonnay in South Africa there is such a selection of bottled finesse to choose from that we need to be grateful to our winemakers who just seem to be getting it right, time and time again. So this is what to look for in a good wooded South African chardonnay: Delicate management of the wood. It shouldn’t feel as if you are licking an oak tree. The woodiness should embrace all elements of the wine and give you a fuller mouth-feel. While the real hallmark of a fine chardonnay is the foundation of lime citrus, which…
Clam pasta with gremolata topping is an Italian triumph. The light seafood is perfect with pasta and won’t leave you feeling uncomfortably full. The zesty and aromatic gremolata…
Chan Marti’s Chilled smoked tomato soup with basil sorbet is a delicious winter warmer recipe. We love the combination of the smoked tomato with the cooling basil sorbet. Styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Recipe by Chan Marti
This delicious homemade ricotta cheese will have you wondering why you’ve never attempted to make your own cheese before. It’s light, creamy and suitable for both savoury and…
1. Iced biscuits 2. Hot cross bread and butter chocolate pudding 3. Chocolate chunk cookies 4. Fudgy choco brownies
Have you ever heard of the Rhône Valley in France? A swift Google search will quickly reveal it to be one of those, “Wish you were here” kind…
Popular in North African cuisine, chermoula is a marinade full of earthy spices. Its robust flavours make it the perfect sauce for these tender meatballs, and the rich feta adds a delicious creaminess. Chermoula lamb meatballs with broad beans, feta and mint makes a perfect early autumn dinner when served with orzo, spaghetti or rice. Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen
Purple is the colour of royalty, and this dish deserves a crown. Full of rich flavours and beautiful colours, it’s certainly fights the classic ‘boring salad’ stereotype. Purple carrot,…
There’s something about the freshness of thyme that pairs so beautifully with sweet, juicy peaches. Brioche with thyme-roasted peaches and vanilla mascarpone is a divine combination of flavours and perfect for brunch. Serve to friends or family on a bright morning. Recipe by Alida Ryder