Chef Mmabatho Molefe‘s modern Zulu food at Emazulwini restaurant at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is a celebration of her culinary heritage and childhood food memories through the lens of 21st-century fine dining. Now, the restaurant’s dockside location has been transformed, with pared-back neutral tones brought to life with the use of bold blues and reds and beautiful and unique furniture and lighting by local designers. The gorgeous new space, which has become a stage for a developing South African aesthetic that pays respect to its heritage while charting the way forward in global style, is the result…
How to make caramel sauce Homemade caramel sauce is a must to drizzle over your favourite desserts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
The Mother City has no shortage of top spots that offer first-class food and world-class views, with some of the views being the dishes and drinks themselves – just ask Instagram. According to Big 7 Travel, “Instagram continues to massively influence where people go on holidays, what they wear and what they eat – especially where they eat”. This led the company to round up the best café designs and the most exciting food from around the world according to setting, decor or creative dishes. Among some globally renowned cafés like Bali’s Montana del Café, Istanbul’s Café Naftalin and Hanoi’s Note Coffee that…
Easter is an exciting time of year for those who celebrate. It’s a time for rest, family meals, and – of course – lots and lots of chocolate.…
Take a glimpse of Radisson Blu Hotel’s Easter celebration buffet menu. We were lucky enough to be invited to a daytime teaser of Radisson Blu Hotel’s Easter inspired buffet lunch menu – and what a treat it was! The hotel is set on the banks of Cape Town’s Atlantic Ocean, which takes care of beautiful sea views while dining and the chance to take a stroll on the pier which is a mere few steps away from where you are seated. Their exciting Easter celebration is set to take place on 9 April 2023, and we had the opportunity to…
Make entertaining look easy and add a little ‘mmm’ to your Easter menu this season with LANCEWOOD®’s versatile and award-winning Cream Cheese. Rich, creamy and utterly irresistible, South…
Khayelitsha Cookies is a social enterprise based in Khayelitsha, founded by a group of women from the township who were struggling with unemployment and poverty. The women came together to create a business that would provide them with employment and empower other women in the community. Khayelitsha Cookies bakes a variety of handmade, preservative-free cookies that are sold to retailers, corporates, and individuals throughout Cape Town. Picture: Khayelitsha Cookies The enterprise employs over 50 women from the community, providing them with regular income, training, and support. The women are trained in baking and business skills, which enables them to take on…
The gin buzz caught the city a few years ago and it hasn’t dissipated. With the buzz came a plethora of celebrations but the Gin & Tonic Festival at…
Salt & vinegar potatoes Light, salty and easy. Try these Salt & vinegar potatoes when looking to upgrade the already great roast potato. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1 kg Apache or royal red potatoes 2 cups malt vinegar 1 tbsp cooking salt ¼ cup olive oil 2 tsp sea salt flake METHOD PLACE potatoes in a large pot so they sit in a single layer. Add vinegar, 1 cup water and cooking salt; bring to the boil. Boil, partially covered, for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain well. MEANWHILE, preheat the…
As autumn approaches and the weather starts to cool down, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of warming up with a hot cup of coffee in a cosy…