I love the rich luxurious texture of duck meat. I'm not sure who is more crazy about this delicious bird, me or the Chinese. Duck is one of my favourite proteins and it is easier to cook than you think. I will start with the breasts this week and next...
Read moreIn his second book, acclaimed South African chef Bertus Basson provides a deeper look into his restaurants and his food philosophy. Rooted in local food culture and the culinary experiences of his childhood, his menus are driven by fresh ingredients and seasonal produce. In ‘Being Bertus Basson’, readers will feel...
Read moreFresh, seasonal produce is a phrase that gets flung about in almost every food and restaurant story you read. A farm-to-fork experience with FABER at Avondale, however, is impossible be much fresher unless the vegetables are still in their seed form. A meal at FABER is going to be spectacularly...
Read moreIdiom is reached via a long and winding road, and the final destination is well worth the drive. From its elevated setting on the slopes of the Helderberg, Idiom Restaurant & Tasting Centre offers spectacular views of False Bay dropping away below, and to its back, vineyards and rugged, fynbos-covered...
Read moreWhether you call it a braai, a barbecue or a cookout – char-grilled meat goes better with American Bourbon. September 24 is National Heritage Day; when South Africans love to gather around a braai and celebrate all the cultures of the rainbow nation. This year, why not invite a fellow...
Read moreDurban’s authentic Indian restaurant – Jeera -- has officially clinched the title of serving the most delectable bunny chow in the city. Durban is known for its curries, and at Jeera undoubtedly has it all, claiming the top spot after defeating nine other popular eateries at the 2018 Durban Coca...
Read more‘Just Add Rice’ by Ming-Cheau Lin is about Taiwanese cuisine, which seeks balance and harmony in taste and texture while highlighting the original flavours of ingredients and its nutritional value. But it’s also about home cooking, about familiarity and comfort and celebrating culture – recipes that connect the author to...
Read moreChef Jamie Rowntree says to come and enjoy “the best South African cuisine in the world” at Karibu Restaurant in the V&A Waterfront, with Table Mountain as a picturesque backdrop and you can experience the vibrant flavours of our country and be part of a unique theatre of dining. “You...
Read moreWhile I was filming with Food Network in Morocco I was introduced to a delightful Berber family in a little village called Ait Ouzzine. They lived in complete rhythm with the seasons, eating only what had been harvested or reared on their own land or what could be caught or...
Read moreIf it’s good enough for our new president, it’s good enough for me. Cyril Ramaphosa has been delighting the citizens of Cape Town since the events of last week – he’s been spotted jogging on the Sea Point Promenade, browsing at Exclusive Books, and dining at Belthazar in the...
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