• Experience the specific and special tastes of the winelands of France, Italy, Spain and South Africa in your own kitchen through the pages of Harvest Table. Featuring over 60 globally inspired dishes accompanied by impeccable visuals, this exquisite hardcover book by Monché Muller, the executive chef of the International Oddo Vins et Domaines wine label, takes readers on a sensational culinary journey. The book was born from a casual conversation about good food and wine, and grew into a passion project that showcases the stories behind the ingredients, the communities, the local producers and the people who make the Oddo…

    Have you ever experienced the overwhelming feeling of standing in line at a coffee shop, looking at the menu you might even be sweating a little, because there are just so many different coffees to choose from, and you don’t actually know what any of them mean! By the time you get to the counter to order, you just go with what you know, and never try anything new or different. Been there, done that! The good news is, we’re covering everything you need to know about the various coffee types. Hold on tight, we’re diving deep into getting to…

    Grace Telana from Tshawe’s tavern in Khayelitsha has been crowned the Western Cape provincial Mzansi Tavern Chef champion after serving up a stunning dish of traditional African chicken, steamed bread and vegetables against fierce competition at the Nederburg Wine Estate in Paarl. The judges congratulated Telana on combining excellent technique with authentic township flavours to create a delicious, wholesome meal using affordable ingredients, presented with a creative flourish. Telana learned her craft from her mother and started cooking for her community and donating meals to the local creche when she realised the need. She was overcome with emotion when she…

    Right at the very heart of Spier Wine Farm is the Manor House: A grand dame with a gable dating back to 1822. Over the last few months, she’s been beautifully restored to host small, intimate food and wine experiences. As you feast on the finest food and wine, sit among some of South Africa’s most renowned contemporary art pieces from the Spier collection, and marvel at the exquisite juxtaposition of old and new. Chef Phil Carmichael presents the first series of dinners, every Friday night in March. Presiding over an open hearth kitchen, he will be serving up five…

    It’s the month of love when everyone will be going the extra mile to show their affection for that special someone in their lives… But how about showing YOUR HEART some love? SA’s leading provider of cardiovascular medicine, Pharma Dynamics, is challenging the public to make heart health a priority, starting this February, which also coincides with Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month. Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics, says the month has been specifically set aside on the national health calendar to highlight the importance of healthy living through nutrition and regular exercise. “We all know that a healthy, balanced diet…