When words won’t flow
To write is to notice, to let taste, texture and sound stir the imagination until the world feels vivid again, and suddenly, the words follow.
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Stories
CHICKEN TAJINE WITH PRESERVED LEMON, ALMONDS AND GREEN OLIVES
A TASTE OF MOROCCO In Fez, where every winding alley seems to carry the scent of something simmering, few dishes capture the city’s soul quite like a chicken tajine
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Bonjour Cape Town meet Le Bistrot de JAN
Le Bistrot de JAN is coming to Cape Town, bringing with it the charm of the French Riviera and the heart of South African hospitality.
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Champagne Strawberries
A toast to good fortune These bubbly-soaked strawberries may be enjoyed as a dessert topping added to cocktails or blended in a slushy. STRAWBERRY CHAMPAGNE PREP TIME : 10
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HONOURING SOUTH AFRICA’S LOST INGREDIENTS
AN INTERVIEW WITH GINO FORTUNE, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE PALACE OF THE LOST CITY At The Palace of the Lost City, heritage comes alive through the flavours of South Africa’s
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Pass the padkos
PACK, SNACK, CELEBRATE For me, padkos has always been more than just a snack, it’s a little piece of South African heritage, a taste of freedom and adventure wrapped up
WORS SOUP WITH VETKOEKIES
A FUN TWIST ON A TASTE OF HOME I know boerewors isn’t an ingredient, but it’s become one of my mainstays in a range of dishes, particularly in stocks
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A new season, a new story
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MAGIC A new season has arrived at JAN Franschhoek, and with it comes a refreshed menu and renewed energy, along with a dedicated team who bring
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50 shades of pink
Rosé is more than wine. It’s a way of life From its ancient roots in the vineyards of Provence to its modern-day reputation as the ultimate summer sip, rosé has
Catawba Grape Sorbet
THE FLAVOUR THAT TOOK ME HOME AGAIN Last week I was enjoying a stroll through a local market in Nice with my sister when a whiff of something familiar
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