Persian chicken with aromatic basmati rice is a deliciously fragrant dish that’s full of robust flavours. Golden crisped rice is a speciality in Persian cooking, known as ‘tahdig’. It adds a fantastic nutty flavour and texture to any rice dish. ‘Tahdig’ can also be made with pieces of bread or thin slices of potato that are added before the first layer of rice. If fresh pomegranates are hard to find, substitute with dried pomegranate seeds soaked in pomegranate juice. Dried chopped apricots or dates also work well in the pistachio and mint rice. For saffron yoghurt, add a pinch of saffron to 30ml…
Keep it natural by using fresh produce and accents of warm colour to decorate your winter table. Below we share our ideas for beautiful textured tables this winter season. Artichoke table “The artichokes were the inspiration for the whole table; it’s such a wonderful winter food and the combination of the murky green and aubergine just works so perfectly. I’ve brought together a very natural table, mixing raw elements with formal textures.” The cabbages mirror the two colours and the table is testament to the trend of using vegetables and herbs as centrepieces and decoration. This can create an interesting talking…
Vietnamese herb tipsJenny Handley An infusion of cinnamon, ginger and lemon grass tea helps with flu. Aniseed basil is best used for beef and noodle dishes, lemon basil…
South Africa’s own spice girl, Ina Paarman, invites some of the members of her team to a candlelit dinner in her Constantia home. Ina Paarman’s seasonings and sauces are as well loved in South Africa as biltong and boerewors. The Paarman empire extends as far as Australia and in countries like Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman she’s almost the household name she is back home. Tonight around her dining table, her Middle Eastern fan base is one of the topics under discussion. It seems one of the reasons for her popularity there – she’s even been in the Dubai media…
Richard Carstens is combining French and Asian influences with great success at Tokara. By Richard Holmes Call 021 885-2550 or visit www.tokara.co.za. In many ways, Tokara is a…
Not everyone knows that one of America’s favourite foodies, Colonel Sanders, went from school drop-out to creator of the world’s most famous fried chicken recipe Just like the Colonel, they insist that KFC is freshly prepared in store throughout the day so that the food is always served hot and fresh.KFC has been enjoyed in its original recipe for over 70 years, but it’s the enthusiasm of one man, Colonel Harland Sanders, that has left a legacy enjoyed in more than 100 countries around the world. Colonel Sanders has become quite the celebrity in his role as keeper of the…
The alchemy of Big Five and Big Dinners is a winner for Dumi Ndlovu. Richard Holmes &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, call 011-809-4300 or visit www.andbeyond.com Ngala Private…
From feathery and delicate to robust and regal, the Cape’s fynbos kingdom is one of the natural wonders of the worldINGRID CASSONWhat is fynbos? ‘Fynbos’ is the narrow…
Even if you’re an aficionado who knows your macchiato from your Americano, you can brush up on the latest trends and true artisanal coffee brewing, tasting and drinking at Colombo Tea & Coffee Co. in DurbanTRACY GIELINKLocated in the light industrial (but easily accessible) area of Gale Street, this fourth-generation family business has thrown off the shackles of old-fashioned tea supplier to embrace contemporary coffee culture. However, the company’s mission statement of 1917 remains, "To never compromise on the value of fine tea and coffee and cocoa, and to spread our love of these fine beverages to all that we…
With its origins rooted in the mining industry, the city of Benoni on Gauteng’s East Rand is today home to foodie gems and restaurants in Benoni that are…