• Oysters are always special, but the mix of zesty fresh oregano and the bite of Pernod gives these oysters a particularly special kick. It’s important that you find oysters large…

    Print Recipe Roast chicken with whole heads of garlic Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 large free-range chickens large knob of butter, softened 6 large roasting potatoes 6 heads of garlic drizzle of olive oil 2 sprigs rosemary sea salt Instructions 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C. 2 Rub the chicken with the butter and place it
    Print Recipe Orange and honey roasted carrots Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 40 mins Ingredients 5ml (1 tsp) coriander seeds 5ml (1 tsp) cumin seeds 2,5ml (½ tsp) fennel seeds 600g carrots 30ml (2 tbsp) olive/avocado oil juice of 1 orange 30ml (2 tbsp) clear honey, plus extra to serve salt and freshly ground black pepper,
    Print Recipe Herb stuffing Ingredients 3 handfuls fresh herbs (we used sage, parsley and thyme, but you can use anything strong that you fancy) 30g cups breadcrumbs 4 pork or chicken bangers, skin removed salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 eggs to bind (you may not need all of them, just see

    Chef Mark Radnay heads a contemporary restaurant in Franschhoek designed to showcase local cuisine. Going back to South African roots, it’s all about comfort food with a twist.…

    Milanese chef Giorgio Nava produces classic northern Italian recipes at both his Cape Town restaurants. By Kim Maxwell “‘Mantecatura’ means to stir,” Giorgio Nava says. “It’s what you…

    Shaun Schoeman’s bold use of indigenous herbs and fynbos attracts carloads of curious customers to new Fyndraai restaurant in Franschhoek. By Kim Maxwell Shaun Schoeman, 29, is head chef at recently opened Fyndraai restaurant on the Solms-Delta wine farm in Franschhoek. Born in the valley, Shaun’s career began in 1998 with an apprenticeship under chef Matthew Gordon. Three years at Haute Cabrière restaurant followed, plus a stint at Granger Bay Hotel School and a chef de partie position with Harald Bresselschmidt at Aubergine restaurant, where Shaun learned classical European techniques. Back in Franschhoek, Monneaux restaurant provided an opportunity to develop…

    Only the most distinguished of Johannesburg’s hotel chefs are invited to be part of the five-star Chef’s Circle. F&HE spent a privileged morning in this exalted company By…

    Tanzania doesn’t only contain Africa’s highest mountain, largest lakes and biggest game reserve – it also has some of the best food on the continentGWYNNE CONLYN Tanzania is a country hugged on oneside by three of Africa’s famous lakes – Victoria, Tanganyika and Malawi. On the other side it is bordered by stretches of powder-white beach that divide an intensely green interior from an ocean the colour that only poets can describe. Situated in East Africa just south of the equator, Tanzania was once the heart of the spice route. Its three large islands – Pemba, Unguja (the home of…

    Knysna’s Oyster Festival in July is the ideal time to get down to the Garden Route, visit old favourites and find out what’s new. Here are 15 dynamic…

    Offering sun, sand and seriously good food, Sydney is a must-visit destination for any foodieJULIA ROWANDSydney is a lot like Cape Town: hot and sunny over Christmas, with…