Acclaimed Nederburg cellar master and 2012 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year finalist, Razvan Macici, honours his roots with a Christmas table that celebrates food and wine. Since taking over as cellar master of Nederburg in 2001, the reputation of Romanian-born Razvan Macici has skyrocketed. Not only is he recognised from his stints on MasterChef South Africa, he has built a powerhouse portfolio of wines for the Paarl winery too. The hard work and talent have paid off, with Nederburg scooping three five-star ratings for three wines in Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2012 (the current record, shared with two…
Marthinus Ferreira, chef and owner of dw eleven-13, has added The Grazing Room, a modern tapas bar, to his Joburg menu. Call 011-341-0663 or visit dw11-13.co.za Marthinus has…
TO DRINK: An off-dry rosé bubbly celebrates both the color of the dish and sweet strawberries
These mini pea and ham frittatas with sweet mustard sauce make for great starters at any dinner party or event. Pair it with an oaked sauvignon blanc that…
Stuffed cabbage rolls with polenta and sour cream are a deliciously light dish.
Matthew Ballenden has created a lifestyle that allows his love for fresh, wholesome flavours to flourish. “Fresh Earth is an extension of my lifestyle – that’s why I went into it in the first place. I was unhappy in my corporate job and wanted to blur the line between work and living. To do that, I had to create an environment that was in line with me, and I dig food. I’m crazy about food; it’s the centrepiece of my life, but I refuse to eat junk.” As we sit in his restaurant and health food store, Fresh Earth, Matthew…
This bananacado smoothie is a great breakfast shake to start a busy day. It’s quick, easy, healthy and nutritious!
Jenny Handley visited Istanbul, where history, culture and cuisine combine in a kaleidoscope of flavours that can all be termed Turkish delight.My interest in Istanbul was piqued when…