• By Rosanne BuchananReuben Riffel is without a doubt one of the most likeable, easy-going celebrity chefs around. No airs and graces, in spite of his meteoritic rise to fame over the past few years. I sat next to him over a dinner recently and he is just as uncomplicated and yet as substantial as his food. (And very calm considering he oversees three restaurants, is the face of Robertsons Spices, a Fairtrade ambassador and has just become a dad for the second time!) We were at Reuben’s at the One & Only hotel at the V&A Waterfront to taste his…

    Rachel Khoo became an international cooking sensation when she opened the smallest restaurant in Paris – a table for two in her apartment. With her TV show, The…

    For Farmer Angus and Mariota McIntosh, organic farm life in Stellenbosch couldn’t be further from the urban existence they once led – and they’ve never been happier… Stroll into the McIntosh’s sprawling home and there’s a comfortable sense of ease and purpose in the air. Classical music floats through the house and out onto the stoep. Inside Angus and Mr Hector are busy. Mr Hector is kneading his famous buckwheat bread dough while Angus is whizzing together a great big bowl of garlicky hummus for lunch. The scent of just-crushed herbs and the roasting fragrance of free-range chickens fills the…

    Elderflowers are straight out of fairy tales. Their sweet, delicate taste is unique and absolutely delicious. An iced jug of elderflower cordial is absolutely ideal for a hot…

    A touch of South African, Bulgarian, German and Ethiopian… all with a meaty twistIngrid Casson[wp_gmaps lat=”-26.258440″ lng=”28.438710″]THE PLACE Alpine Butchery has long been a favourite for meat in…