The shift to a more sustainable and conscious kitchen continues throughout the next year. With an emphasis on growing your own food, understanding your ingredients, and buying local, many will embark on trying home-grown meals. Here are some places to try: Conscious Carnivores, Makers Landing, Cape Town The team behind Conscious Carnivores is all about high-quality meat with no short cuts. You can experience delicious ready-made Halaal dishes in the ambience of Makers Landing, or you can purchase their quality meat at their Conscious Meat Merchants butchery section. https://youtu.be/wJFNFZDQvfA The Conscious Kitchen, Cape Town The Conscious Kitchen is…
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 November 2021, ditto on kloof became the new kid on the block and Cape Town’s first 100% plant-based ice cream parlour. A few months later, the owners expanded their store and opened up a waffle house right next door – 100% plant-based too, of course. Picture: @gesantabed / Instagram Since its opening, ditto has been giving people the chance to enjoy the creamy texture and indulgent flavour of ice cream without any dairy products or common allergens included – no soy, nuts, wheat or lactose. From fruity flavours like Passionella, Marvellous Mango and Berry Bonanza to creamy ones like…
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…
This Friday, Cape Town Heritage Tours will celebrate Freedom Month and pay homage to Cape Town’s heritage by visiting some of the city’s oldest pubs within walking distance of the Castle of Good Hope. The Cape Town Heritage Pub Crawl will circumnavigate the age-old CBD by sipping a hops-fuelled South African beverage at each of the five oldest pubs within walking distance of the Castle of Good Hope. Picture: Perseverance Tavern / Facebook The crawl will begin at the Perseverance Tavern on Buitenkant Street, then proceed to the Kimberley Hotel on Roeland, then to Dias Tavern off Harrington, and finally to…
With winter at our doorstep, warm and hearty food such as stews and soups will likely make its way onto the dinner menu in many households more often.…
The end of the holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching. For Muslims across the country, it has been a month of self-reflection and prayer – a time of the year dedicated to spiritual principles such as gratitude and the importance of giving back. During Ramadan, Muslims observe a fast that begins just before sunrise and ends at sunset with the daily iftar; or breaking of the fast. Meals at iftar often consist of Haleem, savoury snacks and simple, yet decadent desserts providing the perfect culinary finish. The daily responsibilities of life continue during the fast, prompting many families to work around their busy schedules…
Stand the chance to win a hamper from ClemenGold® worth R1500 this Mother’s Day! Congratulations to our winner Elize Wallis! Moms, grannies, carers and big sisters deserve a…
The Red Room by Chefs Warehouse is the latest from the respected restaurant brand and promises an unrivalled Pan-Asian dining experience. Founders Liam Tomlin, David Schneider and Mount Nelson General Manager Tiago Sarmento sat down to share their insights. How did it all begin? Tiago Sarmento: I reached out to Liam in 2022, as he is one of the most acclaimed Chefs in South Africa and was held in high esteem by the people I consulted. We believed this would be the perfect partnership to successfully turn the Mount Nelson into a culinary hub in Cape Town. Most voices led…
Baking soda is a versatile ingredient with numerous uses outside of cooking. This common household item excels in cleaning and deodorizing because it can get rid of stubborn…