(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…
The Retiefs – the family behind the Van Loveren wine estate – are bound by love and strong family ties. Robertson is firmly rooted in vines and heritage, brought alive by the heart and harmony of the friendly wine valley’s locals. As you leave one winery, another will be recommended to you, or you’ll hear about the coffee roastery, the cheese shop or the gift shop… all of them more than likely owned by a relative or an old school friend, demonstrating the buddy system at its best. When a Robertson winery wins a medal, the whole town takes delight.…
We cosy up with executive chef Jackie Cameron at Hartford House in the KZN Midlands to chat about the release of her first cookbook, Jackie Cameron Cooks At…