• How do you get the entire (almost) wine industry in one room at the same time? You launch the little green book. Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide 2017 was recently unveiled at an awards ceremony at The Table Bay Hotel. This year’s guide has a more sedate look than usual, sporting a cover of an appropriate vineyard green. South Africa’s top-selling wine guide revealed 94 wines and one brandy with the coveted five-star status, 27 of these were awarded their first five stars. White wines dominated the top ratings, with chenin blanc and chardonnay wines raking in…

    Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake that can contain anything from cabbage to wasabi to seafood. The name itself means ‘how you like’ or ‘what you like’, emphasising the variety of fillings that can be used to please any palate. Our seafood version is easy to make and delicious. This dish is sure to add some international flair to your cooking. 

    Print Recipe Fish broth with deep-fried kataifi-wrapped prawns Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients PRAWNS salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 8 large prawns, shelled 1 egg white, lightly beaten 100g kataifi pasta BROTH 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil + extra, for frying 1 large onion, halved 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks