Published on November 3, 2016

Confession time: I’m not the biggest fan of food trends. I think food is best when left out of the trend scope and kept simple, yet delicious. Hey, that’s just me. But when the UK’s Independent announced a food trend on the horizon for 2016, it got my attention...

Published on November 2, 2016

From breads to pastas to cakes, gluten-free alternatives are being sold in all shapes and forms. Supermarkets, cafes and delis are now jumping on the gluten-free trend train and boasting wheat-free replicas of all our favourite carb-laden delights. With the sudden spike in conversation around food intolerances and sensitivities, it does make one wonder; should I also be going gluten...

Published on November 2, 2016

There is nothing quite as indulgent as a high tea, enjoyed in a picturesque setting. One&Only Cape Town has now added a morning high tea to their scrumptious repertoire. The morning tea will include everything we have come to expect from the hotel’s luxurious afternoon teas, plus the added fun of a weekly theme!

Published on November 1, 2016

Feeling racked with guilt over the chocolate bar you scoffed after dinner last night? Don’t! The odd indulgence feeds your soul as much as veggies feed your state of health (and, no, you won’t get fat...)

Published on October 30, 2016

Miles ‘Vuyo’ Kubhek modelled his business on the character from the Hansa Pilsner ads. You know, ‘Vuyo – he’s such a beeg, beeg dreamer!’ Some years later, the former software developer has two restaurants, five food trucks, two street carts and even beeger dreams. We caught up with him over a beer.

Published on October 30, 2016

Comforting, made from cheaper ingredients and heavily seasoned – this is the crux of the trend that’s taking over on the food scene these days: Peasant fare. It’s no surprise really, with soaring food prices, that we need to start finding a way to exert our creativity and stretch our budgets. Chefs are embracing the nose-to-tail-style of cooking, using meat...

Published on October 29, 2016

First came quinoa, then came kale – and each time we jumped on the health/weight-loss bandwagon hoping for miraculous results. The latest is the powdered rind of the Indonesian-native fruit malabar tamarind, which is said to re-engineer your fat-burning abilities. We set out to investigate its superfood credentials...

Published on October 29, 2016

You won’t believe how easy these little chocolate pots are to throw together! And, if you’re anything like editor Heather and completely addicted to chocolate, this will be soft cocoa lullabies to your ears...

Published on October 29, 2016

Oh, Saturday morning. How we do love your lazy attitude, your optimism and your breakfasts... This baked egg brekkie, bathing in a pool of gooey tomato and chorizo chutney, is just the way we like to spend our Saturday mornings.

Published on October 29, 2016

You may have been watching your favourite cooking show or reading a great new cookbook and noticed chefs talking about heirloom ingredients. So what exactly are heirlooms? No, they have nothing to do with your great grandmother’s wedding ring. If you guessed oddly shaped little veggies, you were right – and this new food trend is taking the industry by...