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Chef Thapelo masterfully combines South African and Mozambique’s traditional flavours at Avani Pemba Beach Hotel

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Chef Thapelo Mafatshe’s culinary journey may have been ignited in the humble agricultural town of Jan Kempdorp in Northern Cape, where he used to mix dough and bake alongside his mother. He is now living his best life, creating culinary explosions as the executive chef at Avani

Xplore ZA November 10, 2023

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Kriya Gangiah, the petrolhead with a magic touch in the kitchen

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Diwali is a special holiday for TV and radio personality, Kriya Gangiah. The self-confessed petrolhead who lives for Formula 1, says Diwali marks a coming together of family and loved ones, something she deeply cherishes. Each year she goes all out and prepares a feast from start

Xplore ZA November 9, 2023

Chef Benny Masekwameng, a master of South African flavours

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Chef Benny Masekwameng is one of SA’s success stories, a national treasure, and generally a nice guy. He has come a long way from his humble roots in Alexander township to becoming Southern Sun’s Executive Chef, to cooking for international dignitaries. He recently partnered with Simba and came up with

Xplore ZA October 27, 2023

Chef Ryan’s exquisite meals another reason to visit Avianto Hotel

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Nestled in the heart of Muldersdrift, an hour from the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, Avianto Hotel and Conference Centre is a luxurious enclave complemented by high service levels. The boutique hotel, best known for hosting spectacular weddings, offers individual experiences in a setting designed to connect

Xplore ZA October 13, 2023

Chef Xoliswa Ndoyiya serves love in abundance at Sanctuary Mandela

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe For over 20 years Chef Xoliswa Ndoyiya was Madiba’s personal and family chef serving sumptuous meals at the Mandela households and hosting international dignitaries and celebrities. Chef Xoli, as she is fondly known, continues to serve Madiba magic on plates at the Sanctuary Mandela, the boutique hotel that was once

Xplore ZA October 6, 2023

Table Bay’s Chef Lindsay an advocate for sustainable kitchens

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Sun International’s Table Bay hotel is known for its sweeping views of Cape Town over the V&A Waterfront and fun-filled, luxury holidays. This is also where Executive Chef, Lindsay Venn, is championing sustainability while serving sumptuous meals fit for royalty. Chef Lindsay is passionate about pursuing a

Xplore ZA September 29, 2023

Chef Lerato went back to her Heritage when the chips were down

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Lerato Mashinini rediscovered her deep passion for food following a tragic job loss and that marked the beginning of Only1 Cuisine, where she is a Head Chef. Cooking has always been something I enjoyed doing, yet not a first choice for a career. My mother raised us

Xplore ZA September 22, 2023

Food & Drink

Chef Masego serves Foodgasm, tickling all senses with her artful skills

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe The multi-talented Chef Masego Mbonyana is living her best life combining all her passions relating to food. In Meals with Masego, she gets to play and create the most magnificent recipes and mouth-watering meals that are instagram ready. When did you become a chef and was it

Xplore ZA August 25, 2023

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Creating picture perfect memories with wine and food pairing

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Creation Wines is a state-of-the-art winery situated on the scenic Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom, Western Cape. It is a picturesque wine farm that begs you to come in and witness its magic in close proximity. Once there, you get lost while

Xplore ZA August 18, 2023

Food & Drink

Weekend home-meals

BY Aurelia Mbokazi-Kashe Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani stands tall as an icon on the sun-kissed Durban beachfront. Executive Chef, Shaun Munro, and his staff invite you to tuck in the most delicious meals as you enjoy the glorious view of Durban from a vantage point. He shares his favourite

Xplore ZA August 4, 2023

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