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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Stories
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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Tales from the history of cookware
When I think about the art of cooking, I often imagine that every great meal begins long before the first ingredient is chopped; it begins in the hands of the
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What 43 years have taught me (so far)
Reflections from my life, and my kitchen This week I turn 43, and with each passing year I’m reminded that life doesn’t hand you wisdom. Instead you gather it, moment
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