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Palates And Paintbrushes
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Palates And Paintbrushes

Cape Town’s Norval Foundation celebrates contemporary South African art – and The Skotnes Restaurant within its precinct pays the same homage in its meticulously curated menu. This is where canvas, cuisine and cultural heritage intersect – deliciously!

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June 2019
In Perfect Harmony
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In Perfect Harmony

French writer Marcel Proust wrote of the “exquisite pleasure” derived from the taste of a madeleine. Never has a restaurant been more aptly named then than Pretoria’s La Madeleine, where father-and-daughter team, Daniel and Anne Leusch, ensure exquisite pleasure is always the order of the day…

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June 2019
Our Lust List
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Our Lust List

It’s the finer things in life, the luxuries that make you gasp, drool and clap your hands with delight when you lay eyes on them. To sum it up, it’s the indulgences we want to need. Here are just some we’d like you to want to need too...

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June 2019
Liquid Aminos
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Liquid Aminos

Put simply, liquid aminos taste very similar to soya sauce, except they come loaded with health benefits.

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June 2019
The Fragrant Kitchen
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The Fragrant Kitchen

From the Spice Trails of a Subcontinent Just Off Asia Comes a New Gem to the Franschhoek Leeu Collection Treasure – Marigold, as Exotic as the Fiery Flower It Derives From, Brings North India Home

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August 2017
A Mattifying Foundation
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A Mattifying Foundation

Private Chef Matt Manning’s Invites Are Highly Coveted. He Recently Hosted a Bevy of Empowered, “i Got This” Women to a Fabulous Brunch With All the Trimmings

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August 2017
The Power Of Elegance
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The Power Of Elegance

When She Came Across A Beautifully Subtle Wine, Relatively Unknown And Somewhat Mysterious, Our Ed, Andrea Pafitis-Hill, Went Beyond The Bottle To Unearth Its Provenance.

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June 2017
To The Manor Born
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To The Manor Born

Imagine a world of white gloves and silver service, where your bath is drawn for you, breakfast brought to you in bed and your household is run like a celebrity’s

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June 2018
That's Amori!
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That's Amori!

Having driven herself so hard during her chef training days that she questioned whether a life in the culinary industry was what she really wanted, Amori Burger persevered. And with all she’s gone on to achieve – most recently, as head chef of Van Der Linde restaurant in Joburg’s suburb of Linden, we’re thrilled she stayed the course!

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August 2019
Hats Off
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Hats Off

This Women’s Day, we honour three of South Africa’s most celebrated women in the food and wine industries. May their stories inspire you to follow your dream and leave your own legacy. As author Diane Mariechild said: “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform”

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August 2019
Our Lust List
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Our Lust List

It’s the finer things in life, the luxuries that make you gasp, drool and clap your hands with delight when you lay eyes on them. To sum it up, it’s the indulgences we want to need. Here are just some we’d like you to want to need too...

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August 2019
A Fyn Art
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A Fyn Art

Skills forged over years of experience in some of the country’s finest epicurean destinations combined with a meeting of minds has culminated in the carefully crafted masterpiece that is Fyn in Cape Town’s CBD.

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August 2019
Trivia
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Trivia

OF HEALTH, HALLOWEEN AND HEAVENLY BUBBLES!

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October 2017
Star Gazing in Paradise
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Star Gazing in Paradise

When the constance hotels and resorts group paired chefs from their indian ocean properties with international michelin-starred chefs, the resulting constellation shone with sheer artistic brilliance. Our food ed claire was there to experience the mastery.

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December 2016
Capital Dining
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Capital Dining

Pretoria-based sous chef, Mary Hlongwane relishes her role of creating blissful Belgian-style bistronomy at La Madeleine, which remains one of the capital’s most iconic family run restaurants since its inception over 30 years ago 

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May 2018
Cherry-Picking Gins
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Cherry-Picking Gins

With so many gins on the market, it can be difficult to find something unusual.

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July 2018
Toast Of The Town
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Toast Of The Town

Tostato, translating to “toast” in Italian, has found a new meaning, thanks to Sonel Venter and David Hobbs’s Tostato Bakery – a pop-up business that can only be found at two local markets – enticing customers from Joburg to Harties with an array of delectable breads and bakes

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July 2018
Out & About
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Out & About

Tucked away in a corner of the Cape Quarter Square, Lou Lou’s has a Jekyll and Hyde quality about it. By day, sit on the terrace at Parisian style café tables and watch the upwardly mobile stroll across the courtyard. By night, ensconce yourself in the moody bar – and stay till late.

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March 2018
Small But Perfectly Formed
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Small But Perfectly Formed

In the Picturesque Wine Valley of Robertson Stands a Historic Landmark, as Steeped in Tradition as Its Owners. Like Father, Like Daughter, Abigail Rands Welcomes Us at the Door of the Victorian Robertson Small Hotel and Invites Us in.

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April 2017
A Guiding Light
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A Guiding Light

Since 2001, the Breast Health Foundation (BHF) has been a support structure to those affected by breast cancer. From creating awareness to offering insightful talks, BHF has been a great help in reducing the number of individuals suffering from locally advanced cancer.

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October 2018
Home Is Where The Heart Is
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Home Is Where The Heart Is

With a great love for Africa grinding at its core, Motherland Coffee Company is a strong proponent of African brews. Started by a trio of passionate locals, this brand is shaking up the industry with its nationalistic offerings and unique approach

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October 2018
Against The Odds
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Against The Odds

Growing up, Joseph Matheatau dreamt of a better life. Today, he is the first blind barista in South Africa. Jenny Handley caught up with him to learn more about his life’s journey.

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October 2018
Dining By Design
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Dining By Design

Restaurant plates and interiors work in partnership to impress at Franschhoek’s Le Quartier Français boutique hotel and its award-winning restaurant, La Petite Colombe. No matter where you cast your eye, there’s a lot to like

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February 2019
Deep-Fried Mac 'N Cheese Balls
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Deep-Fried Mac 'N Cheese Balls

Deep-fried mac, cheese ’n bacon balls

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June 2019
Spelt Flour
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Spelt Flour

Spelt, also known as dinkel wheat or hulled wheat, is an ancient grain that’s native to Iran and parts of Europe. One of the first species of wheat used to make bread, it contains high levels of fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. It’s also low in gluten, which makes it easy to digest.

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December 2018
The Other Side Of Wine
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The Other Side Of Wine

Having started out as a wine farm – much like the vinegar process itself – Rozendal Farm in Stellenbosch has slowly turned into a spectacular vinegar cellar

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December 2018
Unsung Hero
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Unsung Hero

Skabenga, the resident cat at Umhlanga’s lush hotel The Oyster Box, has been welcoming guests to the award-winning establishment for over 10 years.

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December 2018
Fostering Hope
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Fostering Hope

Joburg-based non-profit organisation Rape, Alcohol, Drug and Abuse (RADA) has extended its wonderful humanitarian work with the addition of RADA Care. Aimed at improving the lives of those in need, RADA Care is providing nutritious meals to the children of the Thato Ke Matla Foster and Safety House in Orange Farm

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August 2018
The Sweet Life
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The Sweet Life

Armed with a scraper and a box filled with decorative delights, Melissa du Plessis – owner and mastermind behind the bespoke cake studio Honey Bee Baker – is shaking up the industry, one exquisite creation at a time

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August 2018
Gobey Or Go Home
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Gobey Or Go Home

Having recently won an American Express Dining Award for the 20th year in a row, it’s clear that the opulent Bellgables Country Restaurant in Swartkop, Gauteng, is an exemplary kingdom of epicurean pleasures. At its helm is tireless chef-patron Errol Gobey, who walks Anna Trapido through his life’s colourful journey...

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January 2019