Cooking in Cariema Isaacs’ Cape Malay kitchen

Cape Malay cooking has left its unique mark on South Africa’s collective heritage. It is known and loved across the country. Cariema Isaacs, author...

South African wine triumphs at international awards

A South African wine has scooped a prestigious international award. Held in the UK, Decanter World Wine Awards named DeMorgenzon Chardonnay Reserve 2015 as...

Spotlight shines on African cuisine

Africa's food is as rich and diverse as its people, yet its culinary offerings are not that well known. Filmmaker and foodie Tuleka Prah wants to change that. She has started to chronicle traditional recipes made by ordinary people on her website, African Food Map. One day, she would like to create an African Food Dictionary.

Bringing brain science to winemaking: SA’s world-first ‘neurowine’

A South African winemaker has developed a world-first "neurowine" by applying technologies used to study the brain to the winemaking process. As Pieter Walser tastes a selection of wines, the data collected from his brain activity is analysed to determine the most appealing blend.

Jamie’s Italian expands to South Africa

amie's Italian, the successful restaurant chain founded by world renowned British chef Jamie Oliver, already has 40 branches around the globe. There is soon to be another one added to the list, and it'll be based in Melrose Arch in Joburg - much to the delight of local foodies.

Celebrating South African flavours: Simply Delicious

With the support of her parents, Zola Nene swapped her law studies – for which she had no enthusiasm – for working in professional kitchens in the UK. She returned to South Africa to study the culinary arts. Now that passion has culminated in her debut cookbook, Simply Delicious.

South African foodies cooking up a storm

Four South African TV foodies are giving South African and international audiences a taste of some of the country's best gastronomical treasures, proving that if you want to rule the world, start in the kitchen.

South African chardonnay judged best in world

Groot Constantia's 2013 Chardonnay beat more than 800 other entrants from around the world to be judged the best overall chardonnay at the 22nd annual Chardonnay du Monde competition held recently in France.

Cape Town pupils reap a healthy meal

Edible-Garden-thumbThere are 12 million South Africans affected by food insecurity. A cape Town based project is hoping to teach children to change that, with their own green thumbs.

Wet markets key to Africa’s food security

Even where supermarkets are an option, studies in East and Southern Africa have found that, because of a poorly patrolled chain of custody between producer and seller, milk and meat sold in supermarkets may pose a greater health threat than what is sold in traditional markets.