The taste of Fable in KZN
When Mark Mattinson was at a crossroads in his life a few years ago, he took a 900km walk. This walk pretty directly, if in […]
How I learnt to love a golden kiwi
Peter Nicholson is waiting to peel, slice and feed me perfectly ripe golden kiwis when I arrive almost three hours late (will revert to printing […]
Nigeria’s culinary culture and Tola Akerele
“I really am proud of my heritage,” says Tola Akerele. “Food is one way people can get to know and understand a country, its culture, […]
Fusing heritage one poké at a time
Heritage. Custom. Culture. Tradition. Roots. Things one thinks about around now. So how about Hawaii meets Vietnam meets Korea meets China for a munch-and-slurp fest […]
Kavachi Ukegbu and the art of fufu
This year started on a high for Houston-born Kavachi Ukegbu, a third-generation chef-restauranteur with deep roots in her Nigerian culinary heritage. The “good blessings,” as […]
Durban meets a wee Scot at Humble coffee
Amy Gardiner is from Edinburgh, Scotland. She has a passion for cooking and recipe development. Stress-baking is her tonic. She started working her first café job at age 13 and has long been “obsessed” with hospitality. This year her cafe was named best in South Africa by Coffee Magazine.
Mopani worms stake a claim
Meet Wendy Vesela-Ntimbani, chemical engineer and entrepreneur, from Limpopo in South Africa, who is taking her mopani worm business international. Africa’s healthy protein.
AmmaZulu sculpture garden of delights
A fantastical garden. A café as its beating heart. A gallery home for Durban sculptor Andries Botha’s 40 years of art. The AmmaZulu Gardens and […]
Sebastian Nico: knives-out lensman
Sebastian Nico has turned two hobbies inspired by time spent in restaurant kitchens into his profession: food photography and crafting kitchen knives. Namely, Japanese-style san mai process kitchen knives.
A Tale of Three Somms
Wine rock stars Winston Matthews, Zwai Gumede and Job Jovo are sommeliers at three of Durban’s top fine dining establishments. Remarkably not one of them grew up drinking wine.