Most of the time, afternoon tea simply involves flicking on the kettle and sitting outside with a box of bikkies. But other times, it’s an opportunity to transport yourself to Regency England to join the likes of The Bridgertons, The Darcys from Pride & Prejudice and Jane Austen’s Emma. Elegantly dressed lords and ladies sip tea from fine china teacups on the lush lawns outside their manor house. Their shaded table, surrounded by gardens bursting with blooms, is laden with crustless sandwiches, scones and lavish treats. Let’s lay a string quartet over that scene just to be extra. Now that…
The classic meaty buffalo cauliflower tacos gets a healthy and mouthwatering spin. Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos: INGREDIENTS 3 cups cauliflower florets 1⁄2 cup cake flour 1⁄2 cup water 1…
The Pastry Chef’s Guide is the ultimate handbook for those wanting to master the art of beautiful homemade pâtisserie. With eight years of experience as a pastry chef, Ravneet Gill is a knowledgeable and passionate guide as you venture through a plethora of tried-and-tested recipes. She dispels the fear of baking by unpacking the different components of pâtisserie – everything from meringues to ice cream. By explaining exactly what you’re doing and how it impacts the outcome, Ravneet will empower you with the confidence to put your own sweet creations together. An engaging, no-nonsense read filled with Ravneet’s signature flair and…
Looking to binge-watch a new series? Why not make a meal of local cuisine! South Africa, 17 March 2022: Move over Chef’s Table and Parts Unknown. There’s a…
A night to remember The Capital 15 on Orange invites Capetonians to experience the unparalleled 4D gastronomic entertainment of ‘Le Petit Chef’ who will be in The Mother City for the first time from the 17th of March 2022. Arrive hungry as Le Petit Chef is preparing a six-course meal for you to feast upon, while you engage your other senses in the four-dimensional sensation that is his audio-visual extravaganza. The experience is set to run at least five shows each week. Le Petit Chef to make his Cape Town debut at The Capital 15 on Orange The unparalleled 4D gastronomic…
Chocolat is one of my all-time favourite foodie movies (alongside The Hundred-Foot Journey, of course). For those of you who haven’t seen it, do yourself a favour and…
What was your inspiration behind doing the show? I love cooking, I love South Africa, we have an incredible country with the most incredible chef and the most amazing produce. You travel the world and people tell you about how great our meat is, how amazing our wines are and how incredible our people are and I was number 1 in line to create a show that celebrates all of that and be there to support it. I don’t think there has been a show with this kind of format before. There are tons of great shows about chefs in…
A fruity surprise with an Italian flair. INGREDIENTS 2 egg whites 1 1⁄2 tbsp brown sugar 75 grams amaretti, crushed 1 tsp almond extract 4 ripe nectarines, halved…
An Indian tikka/tandoori chicken in the comfort of your home. Tandoori Chicken with Roti and Raita recipe: INGREDIENTS 1.5 kg whole chicken, skin removed and halved. Score the flesh of the chicken FIRST MARINADE 2 limes,juiced 1 tsp Kashmiri powder 1 tsp Maldon salt SECOND MARINADE 125 grams double thick yoghurt 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 8 cm fresh ginger, grated 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground cumin 1⁄2 tsp beetroot powder or “Bush” orange-red powder RAITA 1 medium cucumber, grated 1⁄4 cup mint 1 cup yoghurt 1 lime, juiced 2 tsp toasted ground cuminTO SERVE 4 rotis Charred lemons…
Ever since its doors opened in October last year, ditto has been the talk of the town. Not only because they create ultra-creamy and delicious ice cream, but…