Published on November 24, 2017

Over at Haute Cabrière, it’s all about celebrating seasonal, locally sourced and organically farmed food through their menu of classic dishes – with a modern twist, of course. For chef Westley, it’s a no-brainer, having grown up on his grandparents’ farm. From there, he followed his dream of studying to become a chef. Now, he finds himself cooking alongside Nic...

Published on November 24, 2017

We know Christmas falls during summer here in South Africa, but that doesn’t mean you can’t whip up a warm treat for Christmas Eve. We would definitely recommend our pumpkin meringue pie for this year.

Published on November 24, 2017

Have you hopped on the matcha bandwagon yet? It’s a deliciously green healthy treat and just the thing to wake you up in the morning. We rate you give our matcha pancakes a whirl this weekend. You won’t be sorry!

Published on November 23, 2017

We’re bringing together two of our favourite local street foods: fish and chips and the mighty gatsby! Grab the ingredients on your way home, because there’s nothing like our calamari and chips gatsby after a long week.

Published on November 22, 2017

Stuffed mushrooms are the way to go when you have people over. Add a good cheese and some spinach to balance it all out, and you have a winner on your hands. We recommend popping our stuffed portobello mushrooms on the braai right before serving to give them a delicious smoky flavour.

Published on November 21, 2017

We couldn’t be happier that this wonder fruit is finally back in season. Incorporate it into your dinner by making this lovely watermelon salad. The chicken and couscous will bulk it up, helping you feel full.

Published on November 20, 2017

Did you know that butter beans are a low-density energy food? This means that they have a low-calorie count relative to their serving size! Add more of them to your diet to help you maintain a healthy weight. We love serving our butter bean and sweet potato pot with couscous or quinoa. Yum!

Published on November 17, 2017

We’re bringing you another one of our gorgeously gourmet dogs. Light up the braai and whip up these French cheese and onion hot dogs to end the weekend on a good note.

Published on November 17, 2017

As South Africans, we love vetkoek. And we love to put grilled banana on everything. We bring you the best of both worlds this weekend. Indulge in our caramelised banana vetkoek for dessert. Or, you know, just because. 

Published on November 16, 2017

Michelle’s philosophy of regional, sustainable cooking sprang from a traditional South African home, where a luscious garden offered loads of home-grown produce and mealtimes were taken seriously. She studied culinary arts and then worked at several restaurants in and around Cape Town, before joining the team at Pierneef à La Motte in 2010. She helped them make the top 10...