• It’s time for another world-class festival and highlight on the Cape Winelands social calendar. The annual Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival, which takes place once again at the picturesque Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek on Saturday, 25 May (11am to 4pm) makes for the perfect late Autumn outing, combining some of the country’s finest Shiraz wines paired with charcuterie from artisanal producers. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste Anthonij Rupert Wyne’s range of Shiraz wines, which include the limited release Anthonij Rupert Syrah, the site-specific Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Shiraz and Protea Shiraz. Joining Anthonij Rupert Wyne are 18of…

    BASMATI A long-grained, fragrant rice grown mainly in India and Pakistan. It has a delicate, nutty flavour and is not sticky, as are most other long-grained rices. It comes in white and brown. ARBORIO This plump, short-grained rice results in a creamy, chewy dish due to the high starch content. It blends well with other flavours and it is the rice of choice for both risotto and rice pudding. It should be served al dente, like pasta. JASMINE Also known as Thai fragrant rice, this is a long-grained, sweet-smelling rice used in Asian cooking. Fresh jasmine rice has a delicate…

    Recipes and styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photographs by Dylan Swart Serves 2 EASY 30 mins Place 2 peeled, halved and sliced red onions and 1 peeled and minced garlic clove (optional) in a frying pan over medium-low heat with a glug of oil. Allow the onions to caramelise, stirring often, about 20 – 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper and place 2 store-bought naan breads on the baking sheet. Slice 4 tomatoes, arrange the tomato slices on the naan and top each naan bread with 100g grated mozzarella.…

    The recipe for these carrot, almond and flax crackers is adapted from Hemsley and Hemsley’s cookbook, The Art of Eating Well. I’ve made them many times with several variations and they’re an excellent, wholesome way to use your leftover carrot pulp. Store in an airtight jar on the counter for up to a week (they never last that long in my home, though!) Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart

    Riding the plant revolution wave that’s sweeping the world are special days, weeks and even months dedicated to eating less meat. Think Meatless Monday, Flexitarian Friday and Veganuary.…