Published on July 21, 2025

From hearty recipes to seasonal ingredients, Food Editor Lichelle May sat down with chef Marco Cardoso from De Eetkamer to explore everything that shapes their menu this season.  Marco’s professional culinary adventure began more than 10 years ago, when he started out as a waiter at the Chef’s Warehouse group. Polishing cutlery on the service […]

Published on July 1, 2025

From the heat of the MasterChef kitchen to the heart of her cookbook pages, Kamini Pather dishes up dazzling “Indian-ish” in her debut cookbook. Kamini Pather wears many hats. Some of her accolades include MasterChef SA season 2 winner, TV show host, three-time marathon runner and now author. She also takes pride in leading a […]

Published on June 9, 2025

The cold weather won’t stop us from heading to our favourite restaurants for a comforting meal. Whether it’s fine dining or a cosy café, there’s something on the menu for everyone! Durban The LivingRoom at Summerhill Estate Located in Pinetown, Durban, The LivingRoom is a fine-dining restaurant that offers local cuisine with creative flair and […]

Published on May 19, 2025

Let’s travel northbound and visit different regions in our special continent, each one boasting its own unique flavours and stories.  Food throughout Africa is as diverse as the grains of sand around the world. In our research for this issue, it’s become clear that not only do the ingredients, flavours and dishes change throughout countries, […]

Published on May 14, 2025

Jane Nshuti often sat at the feet of elders —stories, cooking methods and tastes. Today she sows these seeds of knowledge into her business. Liezl Vermeulen spoke to her about African cuisine going global as well as her ancient grain recipes. Growing up in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jane Nshuti made her […]

Published on May 13, 2025

Christi Nortier sat down with Abena Danquah, owner of Ghana Jollof, to find out how she transformed herself from the girl who never wanted to cook to a young woman who’s got a special touch when it comes to the food business – and Ghanaian jollof, of course!  Stepping off wild Sir Lowry Road in […]

Published on April 30, 2025

Sourdough is having a moment, and you don’t want to miss it! From a croissant sourdough loaf to yummy sourdough matcha bagels these viral recipes made with a sourdough starter are taking over kitchens everywhere.  1. Sourdough croissant loaf  Yes, you read right! A crunchy, buttery croissant bread? Yes, please! The viral collab of a […]

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 […]