By Jenny HandleyTo launch their 2012 Gewürztraminer, The Beautiful Lady, Nederburg hosted a nose-to-tail lunch prepared by Pete Goffe-Wood of Kitchen Cowboys in what they term the “Salt Riviera”. Fellow gourmets and connoisseurs agreed that the concept of nose-to-tail dining is sensible rather than trendy. Using all parts of the animal pays respect to the animal. "Provenance and sustainability have rightfully become important issues in the food world. With ‘nose-to-tail eating’ not only are we taking advantage of tastier and cheaper secondary cuts but you can show your ingredients no more respect than by devouring them entirely," says Pete. The…
By F&HE food editor Leila SaffarianOh, I am so lucky! Foundry Café invited me round for a sneak peek and to taste a few dishes that would hopefully…
(Lantern)Ever since that pith-helmeted anthropological roam around Thailand, where you traipsed from pool lounger to food stall, from beach to food stall, from internet café to food stall… bit food obsessed, aren’t we – you’ve been craving those satays, those incomparable stir-fries, those pillowy omelettes. David Thompson’s Thai Street Food so evocatively captures the atmosphere of Thailand’s streets and markets it’s as if you’re Bangkok bound. Best of all, the easy recipes mean you can try your hand at recreating your street eating in your kitchen at home. R297 at time of going to print
(Love Food)Stirfries, what’s not to like? All you need is a wok – that workhorse of the Chinese kitchen – a handful of pocket-friendly greens; maybe a protein…
Split pea poppers with pickled radish are sure to be especially loved by vegetarians. But be sure to make extra, because the carnivores won’t be able to resist, either! Spicy, golden, crispy and delicious.
If you’re craving some exotic flavours, it’s time for Asian curried seafood broth. Thai green curry spices give this broth a fragrant, spicy flavour. Coconut milk lends a creamy factor…
Coconut milk and a touch of Rajah Mild & Spicy Curry Powder add a twist to the usual butternut variety. We cannot get enough of this spicy coconut butternut soup with coriander yoghurt to banish the blues. TRY THIS: Butternut, fennel and ginger soup with toasted pumpkin seeds ALSO TRY: Tomato soup with chorizo and ciabatta croutons
These baby spinach, feta and piquante pepper pies are incredibly more-ish and are a great new take on the classic Greek spanakopita. The creamy and salt feta is perfect with…
With the Pick n Pay Oyster Festival celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, we revisit some favourite foodie spots in Knysna, and discover a few new hidden gemsBy Andrea Pafitis-Hill[wp_gmaps lat=”-34.034168″ lng=”23.046513″]OLDIES BUT GOODIES: MON PETIT PAIN: Little sister to the perennially popular île de Pain, Mon Petit Pain is pure café chic. With the warm and personal attention from hands-on owner Ilse van Staden and her dedicated team, you’ll feel like one of the family at this charming corner spot. The aromas of freshly baked loaves drifting through the neighbourhood from early morning are an irresistible incentive for regulars…
Truffles. Just the word sounds delicious and exotic. ANDREW BROWN tracked down the legendary white truffle in Istria, the truffle capital of Croatia By Andrew Brown My trip…