• Cut back on waste and make cooking and serving easier with these handy suggestions… 1. Ginger peeling Next time you need to peel ginger, try using a spoon. It removes the thick skin easily, even from the knotty bits. Use with the concave side facing you and pull towards you. 2. Freeze your own healthy snacks Frozen fresh fruit makes a brilliant alternative to an ice lolly – with far fewer kilojoules. Line a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick baking paper and arrange sliced raspberries, peaches, blueberries or grapes in a single layer before freezing. Once frozen, transfer to…

    Hello fellow foodies, have you tried yoghurt bark yet? It’s the perfect frozen treat to satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt. Plus, it’s super easy to make. If you’re sitting there wondering “What the heck is yoghurt bark?” I’ll me break it down for you, as a yoghurt bark convert. It’s basically frozen yogurt, jazzed up with all kinds of toppings — you take your pick. The combos you come up with are the main characters of a good yoghurt bark. https://www.tiktok.com/@fayes.edit/video/7205317008613854469 To make yoghurt bark, grab your fave yogurt – mine is plain Greek, but you can use…

    Indigenous ingredients, young chefs telling exciting stories and a rock-star all-female jury were just a few of the highlights from the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Africa, Middle East and South Asia Regional Finals 2023. South African chefs Siba Mtongana, juror, and Zanté Neethling, award-winner, share their experiences of the competition. Connecting young chefs from across a very diverse region is an important part of the dynamic of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy. The Africa, Middle East and South Asia Regional Finals 2023 brought together young chefs, who might never otherwise encounter each other, from South Africa, India, Egypt, Bahrain, Qatar,…

    Swirl, sniff and sip your way through some of the best of South Africa’s wines at the annual Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival, which kicks off in Cape Town this month. Pick n Pay brings the Cape Winelands to Capetonians’ doorstep at Kenilworth Racecourse on 29 and 30 April, accompanied by delicious food. Picture: Supplied ‘With every imaginable varietal on offer for wine lovers to sample, alongside a simply sumptuous selection of fresh and delicious food offerings, it is definitely a day to discover new wines and enjoy old favourites, from elegant crisp white wines and full-bodied, robust…

    Rose’s Table is an exclusive fine dining experience in Cape Town that happens only once a month. As guests step inside, they are transported to a world of exquisite flavours and artistic presentation. Chef HeroRose, the mastermind behind every mouthwatering dish served at Rose’s Table, creates culinary works of art that showcase the best flavours of Cape Town cuisine, expertly crafted to tantalise the taste buds and leave guests wanting more. Picture: chefherorose.co.za At Rose’s Table, each ingredient is carefully selected and prepared to perfection, from the freshest seafood to succulent meats, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavour. Picture:…