Potato perfection Making your own gnocchi isn’t as difficult as you think – this delicious little alternative to pasta is made easier with a step-by-step guide from master chef. TO DRINK: Terra del Capo Pinot Grigio is a classic Italian grape variety for a classic Italian dish. This peachy white wine is made in Franschhoek, but tastes of Italy.
This spring vegetable frittata is really just a posh omelette and makes a great speedy meal. It’s also great cold – cut it into wedges and pack them…
Sweet and sour prawns with nutty rice is deliciously satisfying, without being too high in carbs. Basmati rice has a lower GI value than regular white rice. You…
A man on a mission. After opening two restaurants in six months, he has emerged more passionate than ever and with his trademark humour intact. By Tray Gielink The view from Andrew Draper’s apartment is breathtaking. Elevated on Durban’s Berea, the most obvious landmark is the stately King’s House, the president’s official residence in Durban. It’s also within walking distance of both his restaurants. An unabashed hedonist with a flair for the dramatic, Andrew’s mahogany-clad kitchen features gold vaulted ceilings and collections of silverware. Large cottage pane windows allow him to keep an eye on the dining room while cooking…
Theobroma, the botanical name for cocoa, means “food of the gods”. F&HE explores this most heavenly of foods TRACY GIELINK The predilection for chocolate is a universal phenomenon.…
You won’t find the Boonzaaier sisters’ Van der Hum liqueur on your supermarket shelf. But you can make it yourself with their popular recipe HILARY PRENDINI TOFFOLIIt was at the monthly morning market in the West Coast village of Darling that I first came across Hilda and Maria Boonzaaier. They were selling their homemade wares at a stall. Two jolly, generously built, middle-aged country women, joking with the buyers of their Van der Hum with as much robust good humour as the BBC food channel’s famous Two Fat Ladies. I’ve been buying Boonzaaier booze products ever since. They make great…
One of Italy’s best-kept secrets is Bologna, situated in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Bologna boasts Europes second largest historic centre (after Venice) and the city has long been…
Pour 90ml Pimms No. 1 and 7,5ml (1½ tsp) freshly squeezed lime juice into a tall glass, top up with ginger ale and stir. Garnish with cucumber strips,…