• Who doesn’t love a good braai? As South Africans, cooking over the coals is simply in our blood. It’s something that we want to do all the time, whenever we can, wherever we are. Sadly, that was not always a possibility. Not until the COBB that is. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cobb South Africa (@cobb_sa) We were lucky enough to try out one of these bad boys not too long ago, and we can attest that it is an absolute game changer! Especially for those mid-week “two-man” braais which is precisely what it…

    Okay, cards on the table: I was never a fussy eater as a child, but when I first discovered that kimchi was fermented cabbage with lashings of chilli, I was pretty wary of it. With the start of the new year, it’s time to make a change! So I approached Seah Park and Ms Eunmee Shin, respective owner and chef at Korea Market in Cape Town, to pick their brains about this Korean condiment. Long story short: I’m a converted woman! Armed with a 200-year-old recipe that has been passed down for generations, follow along as they share their expertise…

    Named after South African golf legend, Ernie Els winery is nestled within the Helderberg region of Stellenbosch surrounded by panoramic views of Cape Town. Their Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé is elegant and refreshing with a vibrant piquant acidity. Boasting a stunning blush rose tint, this wine is wonderful for warm summer days as an aperitif or paired with delicate dishes such as fish. Try it out in this velvety white chocolate mousse, the perfect dessert to finish off a romantic candle-lit Valentine’s Day dinner. White chocolate, raspberry and Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé mousse SERVES 4 / PREP TIME 20 min,…

    Take a dive into one of Bo Kaap most loved cafes! Against the Grain – a cafe that’s one to remember. Upon entry, you are met by a luminous sign with a warm and welcoming greeting of ” Hey, Salaam”. The cafe itself (their new premises), is filled with gorgeous decor and provides a laid back atmosphere where good food and conversation can be enjoyed.  We recently sat down with the owners, Nabeela and Gesant to learn more about their inspiration for the brand. What was the inspiration for the name “Against the Grain”? “The inspiration for the name comes…

    An ode to summer, these nectarine roses are easy to make and look impressive. INGREDIENTS 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 7-8 ripe nectarines, thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup sugar-free apricot jam Powdered erythritol, to serve METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200°C and spray a muffin tin, set aside. ROLL the puff pastry sheet out to a 30cm rectangle and slice into 6 long strips. Spread 2 tbsp of jam onto each strip. Place slices of nectarines in a half-moon shape, making sure the slices stick out at the top. Fold the bottom half over the slices and start rolling from one side.…