• In a first for Eat Out, chief judge Abigail Donnelly has announced her judging panel for the upcoming 2022 Eat Out Restaurant Awards. Joining her in 2022 are Michelin-starred chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, chef Karen Dudley, sommelier Moses Magwaza, food activist and cookbook author Mokgadi Itsweng, and food writer and broadcaster Anna Trapido. Donnelly says of her panel: “Each judge has a distinct perspective and valuable expertise. I chose Jan Hendrik because, as a South African, I admire him and the industry does too. He will bring a unique South African philosophy that will inspire young chefs. Karen understands…

    Often an unsung hero, the humble potato is an incredibly versatile vegetable and the simplicity of this dish helps it shine. INGREDIENTS 500 grams baby potatoes 1⁄4 cup…

    An ode to summer, these nectarine roses are easy to make and look impressive. Nectarine roses recipe: INGREDIENTS 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 7-8 ripe nectarines, thinly…

    The fourth and highly anticipated edition of the celebrated annual Spier Light Art will be presented from 18 March to 18 April 2022. Experience an evocative world of light, sound and video art at the historic Stellenbosch Wine Farm. “We have used this opportunity during the global pandemic to look within, connect with loved ones and find joy in quiet moments of calm. But we have also sought ways to embrace the promises of the future. It would be rash not to reflect on what has happened to us all, but it must be tempered with forward-looking positivity. The artworks…

    These Crispy fried mushrooms are the new kids on the block! Tender mushroom strips fried to golden crunchy perfection and slathered in a glossy spicy sauce. Holy moly, am I the only one salivating right now? These crispy fried mushrooms are the ultimate comfort food and are just as good as fried chicken. BONUS: they can easily be made vegan! Perfect to serve as a pre-dinner snack, at movie nights or even in tacos or salads, these crispy fried mushrooms are everything you’ve been searching for. SERVES 4 / PREP TIME 20 min / COOK TIME 15 min INGREDIENTS  5…

    10 things you need to know about MasterChef SA season 4 1. It’s a shift from the traditional reality TV broadcast mode From Monday 28 February, MasterChef SA season 4 will be broadcast four times a week (Mon-Thu) – a move away from the traditional reality TV model of broadcasting an episode a week. This is a first for a local reality show. 2. … but the format is the perfect MasterChef recipe you know and love As an international show with a detailed series bible that needs to be followed religiously,MasterChef SA will work in the same way as…

    Author and speaker, Nicky Rowbotham is a woman on a mission. Her aim? To help people create an amazing flow of energy that allows them to live their best lives. And I am happy to report that she is fulfilling this mission and a whole lot more! Her book, 7 Steps to Finding Flow is not just another self-help book. Instead, it helps to “flip the script on stress” while imparting must-have knowledge that everyone can benefit from. How do I know this? Because it helped me to step back and take note of the things that were causing me…