Published on April 10, 2025

Everything you taste at The Lebanese Bakery comes from the collaboration between its kitchen and community. For six years, chef Clara Bubenzer has swapped recipes, advice and meals with customers in the exploration of Levant cuisine.  It feels as though The Lebanese Bakery has no walls: The seating eases onto the sidewalk, there is no […]

Published on February 17, 2025

Introducing the magic of unlikely food marriages. It’s evident that opposites attract when bizarre flavour pairings turn out to be delicious!   1. Beetroot  & chocolate  Earthy meets indulgent: The natural sweetness and earthiness of beetroot adds depth to the flavour profile of chocolate by enhancing its richness. Additionally, it gives baked items a velvety feel […]

Published on February 5, 2025

Fatima Saib’s debut cookbook is a love letter to her late father. This highly emotive piece features recipes intertwined with her love for nostalgic flavour and preparing food for her family.  The Hungry Table is both the product of a lifelong personal goal, as well as a powerful gift to her late father. Her love […]

Published on February 3, 2025

Why should the juiciest fruits only be a summer fling? Make the most of summer’s bounty and savour your fruit in these three creative ways. Now you can eat summer fruit all year long.  Freezing  Want to eat delicious mango and watermelon in the colder seasons without paying an arm and a leg for fruit […]

Published on February 1, 2025

Chefs around the globe unite to support sustainable seafood for healthy oceans.   Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the ocean not-for-profit responsible for the world’s leading sustainable seafood ecolabel, has launched its Ocean Cookbook 2025. The free digital cookbook brings together chefs from all over the world to create a collection of healthy, delicious everyday recipes that […]

Published on January 1, 2025

Dumplings are destined to become the next sushi, believes entrepreneur Tina Long. Christi Nortier chats to her about why they’ll be the next big thing – and how to make a party out of it.    “A lot of people look at me and go: ‘Home Bao’s recipe must be from your maternal or paternal grandmother. […]

Published on November 19, 2024

Ring offers an indoor camera perfect for the heart of your home – the kitchen. It is often the place where we entertain, make foodie memories, and watch over children and pets. Ring offers peace of mind when it comes to security.   Ring has been improving home security for more than a decade, with a […]

Published on November 14, 2024

Looking for a lavish lunch spot to spend your weekend afternoon? One visit to Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Wine Farm and it will shoot to the top of your lunch list this summer.   You’ll find this vibrant and ultra-chic restaurant nestled in the winelands of Constantia Valley. Bistro Sixteen82, named after the year in which […]

Published on August 7, 2024

Culinary trailblazer, food icon, multi-award winner and cooking goddess are some of the terms synonymous with the name Dorah Sitole.   In celebrating Women’s Month this August, we felt it fitting to turn back the clock and pay homage to strong, creative and innovative female foodies – women who have become pioneers by breaking barriers […]

Published on July 22, 2024

Italians love their cheese, but understanding each one’s flavour profile and unique characteristics will ensure you allow this silky ingredient to shine – just like it should.    MATURE CHEDDAR   Cheddar is one of those well known, all-rounder, everyday cheeses. This version, however, is slightly drier as it has been aged, giving it a crumblier […]