2024 was a tough year for many, wrecked by farewells and heartbreaking news, and South Africa’s restaurant industry didn’t fall short of experiencing this. The country’s vibrant culinary landscape is always evolving, but 2024 brought some heartfelt goodbyes as several cherished restaurants permanently closed their doors for good. These establishments weren’t just places to eat – they were destinations for unforgettable meals that celebrated their excellence and were loved by so many, shared culinary experiences, and the creation of cherished memories. The Melting Pot, Cape Town A culinary treasure that closed in April was The Melting Pot in…
There’s nothing quite like a classic beef lasagne – homemade of course! Layered with beef mince, creamy bechamel sauce and golden cheese, lasagne is a labour of love…
A scrumptious hotel breakfast filled with variety brings excitement to the tastebuds of any foodie. It also makes the overall hotel stay extra special and worthwhile. If you will not be checking into a hotel anytime soon, you can still re-create a hotel breakfast at home. Consider these few tips: Include variety When it comes to preparing a hotel breakfast at home, variety matters. A good hotel breakfast consists of delicious food that is a combination of cold and warm dishes, as well as some sweet pastries. While it is not necessary to serve a big and extravagant buffet breakfast…
Baking is a science that requires lots of patience, but it can also be one of the most rewarding things to do in the kitchen – when it…
Lamb chops are always a favourite for supper, although the classic combination of salt and pepper can sometimes get a little repetitive. These delicious five pastes are the perfect flavour updates! 1. Mix 30ml store-bought harissa paste, 10ml olive oil and 15ml chopped fresh mint and rub into the chops. Sear in a frying pan. 2. Rub lamb chops with a mixture of 30ml olive oil, 5ml ground cinnamon, 1 crushed garlic clove and 5ml ground cumin. Leave to marinate for as long as you can (up to 3 hours) and sear in a frying pan. 3. Brush the chops…
The new school year is here and if you dread the daily lunch trade-off during break time at school, Johandre Grobler, Executive Chef, at ANEW Hotels & Resorts,…
Passing through the tree-lined entrance toward the La Motte Manor House in Franschhoek, I gasped audibly at the beautiful setting, realising I was more excited than I’d thought possible about the prospect of dining at JAN Franschhoek Season III. Upon entering the Manor House, the staff smiled warmly and handed us glasses of La Motte Cap Classique 2020 and a canapé spread of biltong lamingtons, smoked tomato consommé with fynbos and walnut, green fig and Boerenkaas mousse, setting the tone for a delicious menu. Our chariot awaited outside, a blue-and-white, two-toned 1974 VW Kombi, to take us on a short…
Sumac lamb chops have a slightly spicy kick to them. This tender meat is even more mouth-watering when you soak it in this flavourful marinade. A delicious dinner…
For Qawekazi Fadana, true success in the commercial farming industry will come when her farmworkers can afford their own cars, and she can sit at the table “in my shorts, just like the male farmers in their shorts.” At 37, Fadana runs Mhlelisa Farm, a thriving free-range poultry and livestock operation in Haga Haga, 70km north of East London. Her mission is to build on the farm’s commercial success while driving innovation and economic growth in the rural Wild Coast region. Fadana is among 28 entrepreneurs and small business owners enrolled in the inaugural East London intake of the Stellenbosch…
This slow cooked pap porridge is whipped into the most luscious creamy consistency. We wanted to level up the idea of old fashioned porridge and incorporate a fresh…