Cape Town is globally renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and world-class culinary scene, but for those willing to look a little closer, the city’s natural surroundings and even local gardens offer a hidden, nutritional bounty. The concept of "superfoods" - nutrient-dense foods packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants - often conjures images of expensive, imported [...]
For decades the world of fine dining has been celebrated for its imagination and rigor: immaculate plating, near-obsessive technique and a relentless pursuit of perfection. But in recent years a darker narrative has begun to surface, one that suggests the glamour on the plate often hides something uglier in the kitchen. The private admissions and [...]
There is a peculiar economic disconnect happening in the Mother City, and it involves the costs of food in South Africa. When comparing local food pricing to pricing overseas, the food costs in retail outlets such as Carrefour, S&M and other food shop are very similar in price to what we pay, rand for Dollar/Euro. [...]
Good chefs are in demand, yet the allure of restaurant kitchens is fast disappearing. This undeniable truth is creating a significant paradigm shift within the culinary world, as a growing number of highly skilled professionals are actively stepping away from the traditional restaurant grind in favour of a more flexible, often more lucrative, path: private [...]
Cape Town, a city renowned for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultural scene, has undeniably become a global culinary hotspot. New restaurants are popping up at a dizzying rate, seemingly every week, adding to the already saturated market. But can this gastronomic boom be sustained? A deeper dive into visitor traffic, economic realities, and [...]
The aroma of simmering sauces, the sizzle of a perfectly seared steak, the artistry of a beautifully plated dish – these are the sensory hallmarks of the culinary world. But beyond the captivating sights, sounds and smells, a career as a chef offers a uniquely rewarding path, brimming with creativity, opportunity, and personal growth. For [...]
For generations, French cuisine has been considered the cornerstone of Western culinary arts, a foundation upon which countless techniques and approaches are built. But in an increasingly diverse and globally connected culinary landscape, is this perspective still valid? With restaurants and hospitality establishments focussing more and more on fusion food culture, is classic French cuisine, [...]
Quite often I read posts from individual cooks who express a high level of dissatisfaction with their choice to work in kitchens. In some cases, this dissatisfaction leans towards contempt – loads of anger pointed at the job and those who employ cooks to service their clientele. While many of the concerns expressed by [...]
As the first fierce winds of winter whip around the Cape Peninsula, residents experience one of the wettest cyclones to hit Cape Town, the first of the seasonal onslaught of Cape storms. While the landscape transforms into lush greens, we huddle for shelter and warmth as the barometer plummets to single figures, sometimes in the [...]
A renewed interest in foraging is sweeping across South Africa's culinary scene, but is this trend truly sustainable, or are we risking harm to the delicate balance of our natural ecosystems? While foraging offers a compelling connection to nature and access to unique, localized ingredients, experts warn that its growing popularity demands responsible practices to [...]
