Food News from around the World
Take a minute to think about your favourite restaurant or bar. Your spot. Is it just a place you go to? Or is it more than that? For so many South Africans, our local is our home away from home, where we get to eat, drink and be merry, surrounded by the people we love. […] More
The Val de Vie Foundation, a non-profit organisation that supports people in under resourced communities in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, is collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thousands of people in the Valley are unable to work, have lost their jobs or can’t get to feeding schemes during […] More
A message by Marelize Lubowski from Marrow: With the national lockdown, there are impacts that some of you might not be aware of, but one of them is that people are desperate, and mostly hungry. Communities and homes are not able to feed their families. It’s real, and it’s scary. I know all of us […] More
On the 30th anniversary of Earth Day, SodaStream releases Five-Year Environmental Commitment. SodaStream, the leading sparkling water brand in the world, part of PepsiCo, today announced their ambitious goals in their mission to reduce single-use plastic waste. Based on forecasts from their continued double-digit growth over the past few years, the company plans to save […] More
Spier’s commitment to ethical business was recognised with a Gold award at the 2020 Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards Spier, the historic Stellenbosch wine farm, has won Gold in the Responsible Business category at the 2020 Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards, it was revealed by WTM Africa in early April. The awards evaluated previous winners […] More
The art of bread making can become a consuming hobby, and no matter how often and how many kinds of bread one has made, there always seems to be something new to learn” – Julia Child. While in lockdown, get started as a bread artiste with The Table Bay’s “easy-to-grow” Sourdough Focaccia bread. All of […] More
If the Knorhoek Valley in Stellenbosch has captured your senses – from the Simonsberg mountains that create a natural amphitheatre to the sophisticated elegance and sense of place of the architecture, art and ambiance of Quoin Rock estate – then it remains for us to offer you a “taste of the terroir” with our range […] More
Struggling to find the perfect gift? While we’re in lockdown, we cannot buy gifts for Birthdays, Anniversaries, or to let people know that you’re thinking of them. So why not buy a Brick Lane Gift Voucher? It can be redeemed as soon as we go back to “real life” again and Brick Lane Eatery will […] More
Fine-dining may have hit the pause button during lockdown but some of South Africa’s chefs are finding ways to make a difference, and are demonstrating one of S.Pellegrino Young Chef core values of social responsibility in action. One of the bright rays of hope during the Covid-19 epidemic in South Africa has been seeing how […] More
Oh, this is so cool. The Counter, a confectionery and catering company in Joburg, closed their doors when the lockdown was announced, so their staff could be safe at home. Dedicated to paying their staff salaries, they looked for a new way to bring in money. And voila! Introducing The Sort Of Cookbook. A Recipe […] More
This is fantastic news for everyone living along the Atlantic Seaboard or the city centre! Coco Safar is now open to deliver delicious treats right to your door. The bakery has received its license as an essential food service, and is now operating 6 days a week from 9-5 during lockdown. A selection of premium […] More
Craving fresh bread during lock down? Don’t worry, LUST Bistro & Bakery has got you covered. Located pretty much in the centre between Paarl & Stellenbosch, it’s only a short drive if you live in the area. There is nothing better than biting into a freshly-baked artisinal bread Sourdough, ciabatta, rye, croissants and carrot cake […] More