An intense cook-off, inspiring discussions and glittering gala dinner and awards ceremony in Cape Town result in four deserving winners in the regional final of this prestigious global event. Cape Town has seen an intense two days of kitchen-focussed creativity as fourteen young chefs from Africa, Middle East and South Asia region came together on 23 and 24 January 2023 to compete for the regional title and the privilege of proceeding to the grand finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition. https://youtu.be/mWy-xC416ps The Kitchen Stadium The cook-offs took place over two days at Makers Landing in the V&A Waterfront…
Roasted carrots with chilli and cumin yoghurt dressing Bursting with delicious flavour, these roasted carrots with chilli and cumin yoghurt dressing will become a winter favourite. Serve it…
Chocolate mousse cake with summer berries a decadent chocolate mousse cake with summer berries TOTAL TIME 6 hours | SERVES 8-10 INGREDIENTS Chocolate cake 25g cocoa powder, sifted 5ml (1 tsp) coffee granules 60ml (¼ cup) boiling water 2 large eggs 100g castor sugar 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 100ml canola oil 100g self-raising flour, sifted pinch salt Chocolate mousse 300g dark chocolate, chopped 450ml fresh cream fresh berries, to decorate icing sugar, to dust METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 160°C. Grease and line both the sides and base of a 21cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Place…
In 2020 George’s Grill House opened their first store serving superior aged meat and modern cuisine with Greek elements all prepared in their signature open kitchen at The…
The Cape Town International Convention Centre is set to host this year’s Ultimate Beverage Show, an event that brings a collection of local small craft beverage makers together under one roof to showcase their artisanal products and skills to the South African public. Held on Friday, 27 January and Saturday, 28 January, this refreshing exhibition of cheers-worthy creations invites visitors to enjoy the tastes, witness the processes, and purchase beverages from local entrepreneurs. Lillian Hlabangane, Head of Sales at the CTICC, said: “We welcome back Schweppes as partners for the second year. They will share their well-known range of soft…
Apple and butterscotch French-toast sandwiches These apple and butterscotch French-toast sandwiches are the perfect breakfast treat! Or lunch. Or dinner. Whatever. We don’t judge. We simply indulge. …
Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc still hitting the 1986’s high notes. The year 1986 was…wild. And not just because Delheim’s Ou Jong (Old Youngster) vineyard – the one that realised its famed Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc – was planted then. Indeed, the Stellenbosch winery has just released its latest vintage, the first since achieving official Heritage Vineyard status. More than anything, the Delheim Wild Ferment Chenin Blanc 2021 epitomises the renowned family-owned winery’s slogan: Worth the Journey. The special seal and serial number the bottle now carries, guarantee its pedigree, but also point to that wild era connected to the…
A renewed health focus is top of most people’s lists of new year resolutions. But healthy doesn’t have to mean boring. Have a look at the food trends…
More is more with upcoming cake trends. In the age of Bridgerton and social media, the more elaborate and whimsical cakes are, the better. – Summer issue Bites excerpt In our Summer issue, we featured Cakes by Emily Jane for her opulent cakes on offer from her bespoke cakery. The opulent Wedding season has never looked better than with this regal cake creation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cakes By Emily Jane (@cakesby_emilyjane) The whimsical Bespoke Cape Town bakery, Frosted, adds some whimsy to cake trends with these comic-inspired cakes. View this post on…
We’re no strangers to the level of craftsmanship and creativity that Japanese people practice, so the news of the Northeast Asian country winning 2023’s World Pastry Cup in France…