When Muslims from India and Pakistan began arriving in the United Kingdom in large numbers in the 1960s, they imported two anxieties common to immigrants: what to eat, and where to pray. The new foreigners, usually men, sought places of worship and a dependable supply…
You would have heard of the zero waste movement by now. The “priestess of waste-free living” Bea Johnson, a French woman in America, toured South Africa a year ago to promote the global movement, and her book, Zero Waste Home. Bea and her family (partner…
Stop eating prawns. Now. A dish of grilled prawns with garlic butter is one of life’s luxuries. But it comes at a price. Not only will the dish of prawns cost you a few hundred rands, it comes at an environmental cost too. Speaking at…
What: Wasted! at the Chef’s Table serving a waste menu Where: Belmond Mount Nelson, Cape Town (+27 21 481-1948) When: Wasted! is offered on Saturdays at lunch only How much: R370 for a five course meal excluding wine Would I return? Absolutely. Review: After a walk through the…
Bistro1682 in the Constantia wine valley has seen a hike in fish orders since Kerry Kilpin began sourcing directly from small-scale fishers a few months ago. Her new supply chain means the sustainably sourced fish is traceable, fresh and delicious. Kilpin who is the restaurant’s…
Can you imagine biting into a carrot grown in sea water? What about eating salt-water cabbage, beetroots and potatoes? These options probably haven't crossed your mind yet. Nevermind, Hannerie Visser and her team at Studio H in Cape Town will lead you into the future.…