• France lives up to its international reputation as the cradle of fine foodRICHARD HOLMESThis is not just any radish. To my – admittedly untrained – eye it’s about as perfect as a radish is likely to get. As brassicas go, this is blue-blood royalty, with a deep red tuber mellowing to a pale tip. Its bright green shoots have been clipped and trimmed with a surgeon’s precision. This is a work of art, not an earthy vegetable. But did I mention it’s dipped in butter that’s hardened into a perfect coat of salty armour? It arrives on a slab of…

    Executive chef at The Wanderers Club, Leanne Middlewick’s journey in the food industry is one of passion and success By Zaza Motha From cooking Sunday lunches for her…

    We travel to Prana, a secluded lodge and wellness spa named after the Sanskrit word for ‘life force’ or ‘vital energy’ ANDREA PAFITIS-HILL WHERE IS IT? Chintsa East (formerly Cintsa) on the Wild Coast, Eastern Cape HOW TO GET THERE? Fly to East London – Prana Lodge is a 40-minute drive from East London Airport. The lodge can arrange airport transfers, if required. BEST-KEPT SECRET? A magical retreat and wellness spa tucked away in an indigenous dune forest along Chintsa Bay. Lodge owners Gail and Tim Davidson are also ownercustodians of the private beach estate on which they built their lodge…

    Mini fresh fruit tartlets are fresh, fruity, bite-sized delights. We’ve cut the work in half by using pre-made pastry shells, which makes these lovely tartlets absolutely effortless. Elegant,…

    A quick and easy starter for your next dinner party. These goat’s cheese and asparagus puff pastry tarts will ensure your guests line up for seconds and leave your party with a warm heart and a full stomach.  If you loved these Goat’s cheese and asparagus puff pastry tarts, then you will definitely enjoy these recipes (take our word for it): Peppermint Crisp fridge tart (one of your all-time favourites) Ricotta and lemon cakes (some of Sicily’s most beloved flavours) flavours, this is a uniquely delicious dish) Mushroom, chicken and Gruyère pizza (filling and with the perfect combination of comforting