• At Geisha Wok and Noodle Bar in Cape Town, French chef Fred Faucheaux combines his classic roots with a love of simple Asian flavours By Kim Maxwell Why…

    Johannesburg is not just all work and no play. If you know where to look you’ll find sumptuous destinations for a break from the frenetic activity. Try these boutique hotels that are perfect for the gourmet traveller in the city of gold KIM HOEPFLThe prevailing wisdom is that there is nothing interesting for foreign guests to see and do in Johannesburg. Well, think again. We’ve rounded up three boutique hotels in Johannesburg’s immediate periphery, each offering something utterly unique in an environment of extreme comfort. Only an hour’s drive (or less) from the city centre, there is game to be…

    This recipe can be altered to taste, so if you like it spicier add more chilli, or if you like the taste of lime, add more lime. You can buy curry paste, but the advantage of making your own is that it is a lot more aromatic and definitely tastier. Every chef has his or her own special recipe and I swear by mine. I always enjoy it more the next day so make a little extra. 

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    Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish, made with a stock called dashi, is delicious, nutritious and surprisingly easy to make if you have the authentic ingredients. Miso…