With the weather warming up, it’s a matter of time before we all start spending our days at the beach and Camps Bay really is one of the best to take in…
Poke (pronounced poke-keh, by the way, not poke-ay) (also called a poke bowl when rice and other additions are added) is nothing short of a national culinary treasure in Hawaii. The Central…
There is nothing as satisfying as sitting down to a well-prepared, perfect cheese board and a glass of wine. It’s the ultimate no-cook dinner, as well the most sophisticated way to end…
Kalk Bay is easily one of the most magical places in Cape Town, it’s a short drive out of town and yet it feels like you’re on a holiday when you’re there.…
Meringues seem to be to one of those mythical baked goods that scare people senseless when in reality, they’re pretty simple to make. For something that requires so few ingredients (essentially…
If you’re trying to live a slightly healthier life, chances are you use honey as a white sugar alternative to sweeten your food. And why shouldn’t you? Honey is one of the…
There’s been a lot of talk of honey lately and how much of what is available in-stores is highly processed, irradiated and imported. So, how do we know that what we’re buying…
Is there a better snack with a glass of wine than a charcuterie platter? We think not. But do you know the difference between the cured meats you’re eating? A lot of…
It’s not every day that a place like Cause | Effect Cocktail Kitchen opens up in Cape Town. The revolutionary bar has quite literally burst onto the scene with its unapologetic approach…
So, you love brioche? Well, honestly, who doesn’t? It’s buttery and flaky and is the perfect treat for any time of the day. Strangely, brioche is believed to be a lot harder to…
Easter and sweet treats go hand in hand. You truly can’t have a good Easter without a mountain of chocolate, Easter eggs and hot cross buns. And while we’re all suckers for…
What do you get when you take an American registered nurse living in New York, who decides to travel the world, meets a South African man and moves to a little place…
In all seriousness, who really cares that much about Valentine’s Day? Does it really matter that you’re spending the day having dinner for one? For the most part, even the happiest couples are pretty…
Towards the end of 2017, after nearly 18 months of campaigning, discussions and back and forth, parliament finally passed the controversial sugar tax in South Africa. There has been much confusion about…
Now that January is nearly over (gasp!), food trends in 2018 are starting to take shape. Last year we saw pink everywhere, as well as a foray into the cuisines of South-East…
*Updated March 2020 We’re fortunate to live in a beautiful place like Cape Town, so fortunate in fact, that we should celebrate with a cocktail or several. Here are our favourite cocktail bars…
So, you’ve made the decision about which blender or juicer you want, congratulations! And now you’re making yourself a juice or a smoothie once, or even twice a day? You’re a star!…
Convivium, the revolutionary food event imagined up by local food heroes Wesley Randles and Andy Fenner, returns next month for its 3rd instalment. However, this time, the event is going to take…