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    Nestled beneath Lion’s Head and surrounded by ocean views, the President Hotel, Cape Town, and their executive chef, invites food and wine lovers alike to indulge in a culinary experience with a five-course dinner expertly paired with Anthonij Rupert Wines. The renowned estate’s flagship range represents the pinnacle of quality, which the chef’s menu aims to match. On 25th April 2019 from 19:00, the President Hotel invites guests to enjoy a glass of the L’Ormarins Brut Classique NV MCC upon arrival, welcoming a memorable experience of uninterrupted sea views in the windless sanctuary of Bantry Bay. The menu, artfully paired…

    Tea-smoking adds complexity to the delicate flavour of trout. It’s a great alternative to wood smoking and much easier. Be sure to have your extractor fan on or your kitchen well ventilated, as the process generates a lot of smoke. TO DRINK: Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2007 is a wine that lives for many years, but it’s just as delicious fresh and young. It’s not completely dry, but nicely balanced.

    Print Recipe Koeksisters Serves: 36 Cooking Time: 50 mins plus overnight for the syrup Ingredients SYRUP 1,25kg sugar 750ml (3 cups) water DOUGH 560g cake flour 15ml (1 tbsp) baking powder a pinch of salt 30ml (2 tbsp) butter 1 large egg 375ml (1½ cups) milk oil, for deep frying Instructions 1 For the syrup,

    For this recipe you will need: tomatoes, onion, ciabatta loaf and fresh basil leaves. Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Serves 4 EASY 1 hr 15 mins Preheat the oven to 190˚C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Arrange 6 halved tomatoes and 1 peeled and chopped onion in one of the trays. Drizzle with olive oil and Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle with 1 tsp white sugar. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast in the preheated oven until soft, 40 – 45 minutes. While the veggies roast, cut ½ ciabatta…

    Hugo Uys’ bio pic by Karl Simone By Naveen Duwadi Each month, Chef Hugo dives into the best of the ever-changing NYC food scene, offering up his top 5 restaurant discoveries. Going along for the ride, he’ll interview a noted South African celebrity, getting to know them over great food and delicious conversation. Want to eat and drink like a New Yorker? Keep your eyes on this page. [The Guest] In Conversation with Farah Fortune Industry change-maker and founder of the PR firm, African Star Communications, Farah Fortune is a champion of fellow female-led companies, using her tout, skill and gravitas to…

    Lavender scones These lavender scones are fragrant and perfect for a relaxing afternoon tea. Substitute the lavender flowers for lemon juice to create zesty treats, or omit both…