Imagine a dinner that’s vegan, quick, easy and delicious. Well that’s exactly what this butternut, fennel and ginger soup with toasted pumpkin seeds is. Filling and full of…
Creative and delicious, this Parmesan gnocchi, crispy skinned trout and Shrek sauce comes courtesy of a talented chef in the making. “I want to be a chef,” states Thomas Doherty (11). He’s wearing goggles as he slices onions. “A pilot rather,” chimes in his mom, Margot Janse (who also happens to be the award-winning executive chef of The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français). The blonde duo is in their sunny Franschhoek kitchen; three dogs weave around them (Dexter, Gypsy and Padkos), their paws clattering on the tiles. Thomas is making us a favourite from when he was younger: Parmesan gnocchi…
Nothing says “you matter” more than a home-made Christmas gift from the heart. This DIY apple and pecan pie granola is perfect for spreading comfort and joy this festive…
Our food ed, Claire Ferrandi, was at the annual Constance Hotels and Resorts Festival Culinaire Bernard Loiseau, held in Mauritius. During the week, she caught up with some of the stars of the show – the Michelin-starred chefs – and they shared their top kitchen tips. Read the full story in our December 2016 issue, on shelf now. 15 Kitchen tips from Michelin-starred chefs: To make a delicious vinaigrette, mix ⅓ vinegar (wine vinegar, rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar), ⅓ of oil (olive or canola) and ⅓ of water or broth. Combine all of the ingredients in a bottle, seal and…
Celebrate life’s important events with family and friends creating that special sensory ambiance. Add a fragrant perfume and warm glowing touch to your festive table this season with…
Café Patisse is a well-established, patisserie, confectionery and innovative food manufacturing company with a diverse range of fresh and frozen quality products that meet your every need. We specialize in fine French confectionary, Belgian chocolate and patisserie from all over the world. Whether simple or intricate our product is always hand finished and if they cannot make your mouth water we still have work to do! Their baking is bespoke and sumptuous and should always create a feeling of self-indulgence. Chef Martin Ferreira whose young, but vastly experienced hand guides the Café Patisse brand, is Swiss trained and has an…



