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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 [...]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just about robots or algorithms analysing data. It’s changing the way we live, one meal at a time. From helping you decide what to eat to plating your dishes like a pro, AI in cooking is transforming this everyday activity into something smarter, more efficient, and even more exciting. Let’s explore [...]