South Africa Food News

Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek has appointed Darren Badenhorst as its new Executive Chef.

Join us for our first Mother’s Day Feast on Long St, which offers three unique and varied buffets – cold, hot and dessert at R179.00 per person and children under 10 eat for free.

Kurland Hotel in the Crags near Plettenberg Bay, a proud member of the Relais & Châteaux Association, has created various Spa experiences for guests and visitors to promote general health and well-being over the winter months.

Delayed for one year to allow the industry extra time to revise their product labels in preparation, South Africa has now established new labeling regulations (R146) that applies to food manufacturers both nationally and internationally.

“Where grand-chic meets retro-romance, fit for worldly traveller & diner”

Grand Café & Beach, Granger Bay, Cape Town, celebrates its second birthday in true Grand style on 16 December 2011.

Camp Jabulani, prepares for the festive season with an exclusive Sundowner Snack menu, created by Head Chef duo, Andre Gerber and Chere Morgia, that offers festive inspired ingredients presented in a unique snack/canapé style.

Perfectly situated in the heart of the Franschhoek Wine Valley, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate presents guests with superb food and wine experiences over the festive season.

Perfectly situated near the unspoiled beach resort of Plettenberg Bay, the 5-star Kurland Hotel a Relais & Châteaux member property, has launched its à la carte Summer menu available for lunch and dinner, created by leading Head Chef Leon Coetzee.

On Sunday 25, September, 5-star Hotel Izulu, Ballito in conjunction with Waterford Estate, is proud to host the Wine and Jazz Market.

On Saturday 23 July, Hotel Izulu in Ballito, in conjunction with Domaine Des Dieux will host a food and wine afternoon by the pool with live jazz music from 12:00 – 16:00.

Every year, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, part of the Huka Retreats, participates in the much anticipated and world renowned Bastille Festival, taking place in Franschhoek this year from 16 - 17 July 2011.

The 5-star Hotel Izulu, Ballito, in conjunction with Namaqua wines, invites guests to the launch of the ‘Jus Jazzing Restaurant Week’ on Friday 1 July.

The 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, part of the multi award winning Huka Retreats, and home of the Grande Provence wines, invites guests to indulge in the Winter Chef’s Table.

The 5-star Hotel Izulu, Ballito, renowned for its eco opulence, invites guests and day visitors to celebrate the significance of Father’s Day on Sunday, 19 June,

As the world’s food prices hit a record high in January, driven by the price increases in wheat, corn, sugar and oil; Egypt’s protestors demanded and succeeded in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule.

Vesuvio is proud to release its recently achieved “Superior Quality” status Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Although overall fat intake is important, and health authorities recommend that adults get no more than 30 per cent of their daily energy from fat, some researchers call for an even lower fat intake. We explain why.

At Vesuvio Estates we know that great-tasting, superior quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an important, daily ally to those enjoying a healthy, balanced lifestyle filled with good taste sensations.

The Saint James on Venice, a boutique hotel located in the leafy suburb of Morningside, Durban, has recently joined the Best of KZN.

Rising disposable incomes in Southern Africa have allowed the middle class to gravitate toward foods that promise health and wellness benefits. This trend has boosted the demand for processed foods and consequently, food and beverage chemicals.

Tanja Kruger, Head Chef at the five star Hunter’s Country House, Plettenberg Bay, has been selected as one of only eight Chefs in South Africa to participate in the Culinary Team SA’s Culinary World Cup, taking place in November in Luxembourg.

Team Sheraton, from the luxurious 5-star Sheraton Pretoria Hotel in South Africa, announced as the Team champions in the kitchen.

So you think your pots are safe... As I was doing research about this very interesting subject, I was thinking of the days in Eden when we were eating fruit from the trees and veggies from the earth and it came to me that we never had to wonder ..

Is the 1 Minute Cure a scam or a viable option for people who are suffering from deadly diseases?

Research project on Hoodia Gordonii reveals signifcant results with positive implications for the multi-billion dollar global weight loss market.

Elelctric Cigarettes - a healthier alternative to conventional smoking.

This may come as a major shock to you, but many of the things you grew up believing in are a total lie. What I’m about to reveal to you is not intended to offend you, but not everyone is comfortable with the truth.

No matter what people tell you, birthday parties and especially a theme party, do require work, sometimes a lot of it. 

Empty cardboard boxes are very popular with young kids as they can be turned into tunnels, taped together to form mazes and with a few odds and ends can be turned into cars, aeroplane cockpits, counters, buildings, masks and animals, to mention just

There are several reasons why children enjoy dressing up and pretending. In dressing up to become another person or creature, a child can begin to imagine how it feels to be someone else.

The day you become a parent, you automatically inherit the title of party planner as well and you will have to come up with quite a lot of party ideas.

Finding ideas and organising children's birthday parties can be easy if you have a few guidelines to follow.

Home Winemaking requires a significant input of effort, resources, and patience. So when the time comes for you enjoy your precious vintage you want to be sure that your investment pays off.

The sole use of the hydrometer is to measure the specific gravity (SG) or "thickness" of any liquid. For winemaking purposes it therefore can measure the concentration of sugar in a solution, but it can also indicate the concentration of alcohol.

If you have invested a lot of time and effort in making homemade wine you will want to finish off the process to an acceptable standard by bottling and storing your vintage correctly.

Research has shown that the lifetime probability of developing some form of cancer is rated at 46% for men while for women it is currently at 36%.

It is a fact that one of the most deadly diseases that the human race ever had to cope with is cancer. But what is cancer and how does it happen?

Every year thousands of people die of cancer. This year, sadly, it claimed the life of Patrick Swayze as well. One just needs to wonder - will we ever really find a cure for cancer?

The MMS once ingested after activation with either citric acid or lemon juice, releases a small amount of chlorine dioxide which goes into the bloodstream.

MMS was first developed by Jim Humble who found that it could address the malaria problems in Africa, however, further research has now shown that it can address a whole variety of toxic conditions that are related to pathogens.

To ascertain whether following an Alkaline Diet can help us lose weight, we need to understand how the Alkaline diet works as well as the role that various foods play in this diet.

Cancer has been the bane of many people’s lives. Many people have died from it and many more people will die from it in the future.

In Nairobi, Kenya it is a fact that 1 in 8 people are infected with Aids virus or HIV. Some of these sufferers who were on the brink of dying have literally been dragged back to life by using the substance in the 1 Minute Cure.

The 1 Minute Cure For All Diseases - scam or geniune cure? Can you really cure yourself of cancer naturally?

The drinking water that is available to us these days has to have all sorts of things added to it to make it safe for daily use. These additives in the water, especially chlorine, make the water less desirable as a healthy source.

There seems to be a bit of confusion when it comes to understanding how the Alkaline Diet works. I am often getting questions from people as to what is needed for any food to digest and if it depends on what you eat.

There are many benefits to following a diet high in alkalizing foods. One of them being that one gets more of the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs in its natural form which means that it gets absorbed better.

People seem to get a bit confused about how acid and alkaline foods fit into the Alkaline diet when they first start out on the diet. I am hoping that this article will give you a clearer idea of how it works.

To prevent osteoporosis one needs to take in daily generous helpings of calcium and for many years, cows milk has been promoted by doctors and dieticians as the first step in getting enough calcium to prevent bone diseases and osteoporosis.