• Prue Leith Culinary Institute student Cebisa Songca hard at work When South African-born chef, restaurateur, cooking school founder, writer and TV presenter Prue Leith celebrated her 80th birthday last month on home soil at the recently renamed Prue Leith Culinary Institute, Anna Trapido clinked glasses with this grande dame and revisited the landmark moments that make up the map of her incredible journey. Photographs courtesy of Prue Leith Culinary Institute Prudence “Prue” Leith was born in Cape Town on 18 February 1940. She grew up in Johannesburg and says that: “My earliest childhood food memories are very South African –…

    From New Year to birthdays, there is always a celebration that’s cause for some extra special and delicious food. Food traditions are the backbone of many family interactions and what’s not to love about good old fashion comfort food for a celebration. We thought we would share some food traditions from around the world to inspire a new tradition or simply to take you on a flavour journey from within the comfort of your kitchen. New Year in Mexico Tamales are famous throughout Mexico as a food enjoyed at just about any occasion. Over the New Year, tamales are earnestly…

    What else to do on the day of love, but celebrate the love of eating and drinking! Here are my Valentine’s pairing picks, and make sure to pick up a copy of our February print edition, where we dive deep into rosé wines. We also feature South Africa’s first ever winery devoted exclusively to the production of rosé wines, Pink Valley Wines, interesting stuff! But for now, here are some other wines to try, perfectly paired with some of the latest wines to hit the shelves. Krone Night Nectar Demi-Sec Rosé 2018, R150 This luscious MCC is made in classic…