• Offering sun, sand and seriously good food, Sydney is a must-visit destination for any foodieJULIA ROWANDSydney is a lot like Cape Town: hot and sunny over Christmas, with that stunning combination of urban chic and beach-bikini style. Only eleven-and-a-half hours by plane from Johannesburg, it’s a great overseas holiday spot. And with the many South Africans already living there, there’s nothing like “Howzit!” in a foreign place to make you feel just that much more at home. Sydney also happens to be one of the top culinary destinations in the world, featuring fabulous fusion food, much of which is made…

    For basic couscous, place equal amounts of couscous and boiling water or stock in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Leave to stand for 15 minutes. Loosen the…

    Beef-stuffed tomatoes are hearty mains that are full of robust flavour, but won’t leave you feeling uncomfortably stuffed. These flavours are perfect together. Rich, tender and delicious! 

    A beautiful dish from a tasty, economical cut of meat. TO DRINK: Rupert & Rothschild Classique, a classical Bordeaux red blend, has body, finesse and elegance.

    This sauce is such a great staple. I usually double the recipe and freeze one half for another dinner. I like to roast some of the tomatoes for the sauce for extra flavour and then combine them with fresh and canned tomatoes.