As welcoming as she is successful, renowned Franschhoek chef Margot Janse loves nothing better than to surround herself with friends and family on her days off. “Come in, come in,” says Margot Janse, ushering me out of the unseasonal summer rain and into her Franschhoek country home. At the entrance is her kitchen where fellow chef, Vanie Padayachee, is shucking oysters. A pan sizzles behind her, a rhythmic accompaniment to the shower outside. The living area spills out onto the porch and the wild, lush garden beyond. Thomas, Margot’s eight-yearold son, tears through the living room with a playmate in…
From a royal wedding to a regal environment, Kevin Joseph creates meals fit for kings at the Oyster Box Hotel in KZN. Kevin Joseph is the first to…
Chocolate chunk cookies are every chocoholic’s dream. Deliciously gooey and rich, they’re simply dreamy. Go back to childhood and enjoy these treats with a glass of milk.
Fudgy choco brownies are deliciously sticky and rich. A must-have for any chocolate lover, they’re as gooey and decadent as chocolate treats come. Perfect for a moment of…
For such a elegant dish that looks like it takes hours of preparation, it’s funny to think that the apple tarte tatin was actually created by accident. The exact details of its creation vary, but most accounts suggest that it was the delicious mistake of an overworked Parisian chef in the 1880s. Today, this yummy pastry has become a classic thanks to its signature upside-down preparation and caramelised fruit. Absolutely delicious with a scoop of ice cream! For another fruity delight, try Plum tarte Tatin. Or if you prefer something more savoury, try Heirloom tomato tarte Tatin.
How could you possibly go wrong with fruit, chocolate, and meringue? Pineapple, dark chocolate and granadilla Pavlova is a divine dessert that has every flavour you could want. Sweet,…
For such a popular and elegant dish, it’s surprising to learn that bouillabaisse was originally created from fish that no one wanted. Marseille fisherman first created it as a stew comprising of bony rockfish which couldn’t be sold to markets or restaurants. Today it’s a cornucopia of delicious seafood, and has become a classic.
A puff pastry, chocolate and fig stack is the perfect way to get your fix: creamy, chocolaty goodness atop golden pastry, with some fruity delight for good measure.…
You simply cannot go wrong with this Rooibos tea-smoked salmon recipe. It’s fresh, delicious and the perfect quick and easy meal for the warmer season.
Greek cookies are more traditional Easter fare. Also known as Koulourakia, these yummy cookies are deliciously light and sweet. Known for their distinctive shape and sprinkling of sesame seeds,…