• Most of us have a jar of beautiful golden turmeric powder in our pantries but, recently, you might have spotted the fresh version in supermarkets. While it looks a bit like ginger, fresh turmeric has an intense orange colour when cut open, which has catapulted it to the forefront of healthy food trends. Said to be one of the world’s superfoods, fresh turmeric is loaded with curcumin – an antioxidant that has been the focus of many studies due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer potential. Curcumin is also the reason behind turmeric’s striking hue. Turmeric’s magical health properties are enhanced…

    We chat to Dr Pierguido Sarti from the Italian Embassy, Roberto Bottega, a wine expert, Gianni Mariano (Mastrantonio), Marco Pintus from the Italian Trade Agency and Michelin-starred chef Alfonso Caputo, to chat about all things vino ahead of Vino in Piazza – Wines of Italy taking place this weekend at Montecasino. What are the main differences between the South African winemaking and Italian winemaking process? Dr PS: The grape varieties grown in Italy are much more diverse than those of South Africa. There are almost 370 officially registered different grapes and many more that are locally harvested and used…

    Our December issue just hit shelves and if you’re planning a festive feast these holidays, you have to add the Pure Indulgence issue to your cart. Here’s why… Our cover recipe of maple-butter duck with sage-roasted cherries is a real feast for the whole family! We visit Johannesburg-based Bull & Bush Meat Merchants and Dylan and Chris let us in on the ins and outs of the ever-so-competitive meat industry. What would the festive season be without turkey? With our 6 no-waste recipes, we’ve made sure this annual treat will tantalise the family for days.On the twelfth day of Christmas…