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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Stories
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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My café cacao celebration
I chose flavour over fuss for my birthday There’s something beautifully reflective about baking your own birthday cake. I always make mine a few days early, not just for me,
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Long live the lemon
Simplicity and flavour can go hand-in-hand A good preserved lemon is one of those timeless staples that you can always depend on, and like so many good recipes it’s
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When life gives you lemons
There’s much more to be made than just lemonade Across the course of thousands of years citrus fruits have been prized not only for their tangy taste, but for their
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From field to fine dining
Celebrating one of South Africa’s most beloved grains Humble, resilient, and often underestimated, corn is an ingredient that doesn’t demand the spotlight it so rightly deserves. When the Palace of
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