Latest stories

  • The Story of Curry with La Motte

    Cape Winelands Cuisine – a cook book by La Motte! The cook book was first published in 2011 and shares a host of traditional curry recipes – from curried fish to chicken, lamb and seafood, as well as sambals to serve on the side. Of course the book also includes a recipe for the very traditional […] More

  • Sizzling Sedgwick Burgers

    Whichever way you like to enjoy your burger – whether topped with tomato, lettuce and cheese, or smothered in a yummy sauce is fine, for there is no wrong way of serving a burger. If you have your special favourite fillings, here’s one you can add to your list – a patty to which some […] More

  • Cape Malay Seafood Curry Recipe by GOLD Restaurant

    Located in the heart of Cape Town, GOLD Restaurant opens its arms to local and international guests every day for a full dinner menu which features the full African food journey through southern and central Africa. Add to this a healthy dose of Cape Malay cuisine and you have the freshest, most interestingly African menu […] More

  • Fleur du Cap Pomegranate Pickled Fish recipe

    OOOOH! I like delicious snacks. Especially delicious snacks that are a new tradition for me! Being a Jewish gal from Durban means that I never grew up with firstly, celebrating Easter, and secondly, in true Cape-style picked fish goodness. So thank you Fleur du Cap for introducing me to something new and for pairing it […] More

  • Eggs Benedict with Parma-style Ham Recipe by Spier Wine Farm

    Nothing beats breakfast in bed, especially when you’re on the receiving end! Impress with this Eggs Benedict Recipe created by the executive Chef of Spier Wine Farm. Enjoy this gourmet twist on an all-time favourite. POTATO RÖSTI Ingredients 2 large floury potatoes 1tsp fresh thyme ½tsp fresh rosemary chopped 2tbsp clarified butter 2tbsp coconut oil […] More

  • Easy Seafood Salad for the Summer Holidays by Clos Malverne

    This delectable seafood dish, is perfect for summer season and perfectly accompanied by a chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Executive chef of the restaurant at Clos Malverne, Nadia Louw-Smith, has been kind enough to make the recipe available to us and our readers. If you can’t find all of the ingredients or don’t have the time […] More

  • Zambian Kandalo Balls Recipe by GOLD Restaurant

    GOLD Restaurant is situated in Green Point and offers diners a 14 course tasting menu that showcases various cuisines coming out of Africa. Zambia is one of those countries featured on the menu at this African restaurant in Cape Town. Zambian cuisine is largely comfort food made with passion and heart. In Zambia, Kandalo is […] More

  • Mozambican Bolo Polana Recipe by GOLD Restaurant

    GOLD Restaurant serves traditional African dishes every evening that are inspired by countries across the entire continent. Each dish of the 14 course tasting menu showcases a different country, Mozambique being one of them. The Portuguese introduced the “caju” or cashew to Mozambique, which they brought in from Brazil. At one point Mozambique was the […] More

  • Tasty and healthy chow with Salad Leaves

    In yesteryear, the humble lettuce leaf was used mostly as a limp, green garnish next to a meaty dinner, or to keep one’s picnic sandwiches fresh. Now lettuce  has morphed into a group of pretty salad varieties (some as decorative as garden flowers!), that have become part of our daily cuisine, because they contain few […] More

  • Win a Bottle of Sedgwick’s Original Old Brown

     Sedgwick’s Original Old Brown is not just a drink. This winter you can share the warmth in the kitchen with Sedgwick’s Sticky Pudding. Try baking with Sedgwick’s and conjure up a delicious, sweet and sticky dessert that will delight you and your guests. This easy dessert will impress everyone who comes to visit, whether after a […] More

  • Chicken Curry Recipe for Mother’s Day from Fleur du Cap

    Andrea Freeborough, who has been at the helm of Die Bergkelder in Stellenbosch since 2005, says that Mother’s Day means family time, especially now that the harvest is over. And one of her families favourite dishes is a Chicken Curry recipe she adapted from well-known South African satirist, Pieter Dirk Uys. The award winning Fleur du Cap […] More