Rudi Blaauw is the Head Chef at The Marine (Hermanus) Origins Restaurant. This is a member of The Liz McGrath Collection and Small Luxury Hotels of the World. I love that he cooks with seasonal and regional ingredients. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Virgil Kahn What started you on the path … Continue reading Rudi Blaauw Interview

Kyle Macaskill is the Head Chef at The Plettenberg, a member of The Liz McGrath Collection and Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Like him, I agree that knives should be expensive and last a lifetime. Who has been the most influential person in your life? I would have to say my mother, she has been the … Continue reading Kyle Macaskill Interview

Odette Olivier is a chef after my own heart. She has a thing about items being labelled, and about being organized. That describes my pantry to a tee. Odette Olivier Answers Questions For The Blog Who has been the most influential person in your life? Chef Ian Bergh (Head Chef at De Grendel) What started … Continue reading Odette Olivier Interview

Grace Stevens is a female entrepreneur, baking extraordinaire and mother of four. Here she answers some interview questions that I sent to her. Who has been the most influential person in your life? I have been fortunate to have many people who have come along side me in my journey. The one person who sticks … Continue reading Grace Stevens Answers Questions For The Blog

Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen grew up on a farm in Middelburg, South Africa.  He is the first South African to receive a coveted Michelin Star for his restaurant in Nice, France. Dave and I missed an opportunity to spend an evening with Jan-Hendrik at a friend's house a few years ago. Hopefully one day we … Continue reading Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen Interview

Chanel Marais This year's Ultimate Braai Master winners were Chanel Marais And Nick Perfect. Chanel Marais was the other half of the Salty Flames team and here are her answers. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Ohhh, there have been many people I have met along my travels that have not only … Continue reading Chanel Marais Answers Questions For The Blog

Nick Perfect This year's Ultimate Braai Master winners were Chanel Marais And Nick Perfect. Nick Perfect was one half of the Salty Flames team and here are his answers. Who has been the most influential person in your life? My life has been influenced by every single person I have met, to narrow it down to a … Continue reading Nick Perfect Answers Questions For The Blog

FOODwelove is not only spearheading a fabulously enjoyable way of eating lunch in the office, but it is also appealing to contemporary Cape Town based businesses who see the value in having happy, healthy staff. Here Christina Thomas answers a few questions. Interview With Christina Thomas Who has been the most influential person in your life? … Continue reading Christina Thomas Answers Questions For The Blog

Michael Cooke resonates with me when he uses the term “Locally-sourced, globally-influenced”. He is the head chef at the award winning Camphors situated on the Vergelegen Wine Estate. Interview With Michael Cooke Who has been the most influential person in your life? There have been quite a few influential people in my life… My staff influence … Continue reading Michael Cooke Answers Some Questions

Neethling du Toit Of La Petite Ferme Well-known for using local produce in creative dishes with a global twist, executive chef Neethling du Toit has headed the La Petite Ferme kitchen for eight years. He says guests can still look forward to the same heart-warming fare and elegant styling, but with fresh flair. “Some of … Continue reading Neethling du Toit Interview

I am sure Siphokazi Mdlankomo crept her way into everyone's hearts on MasterChef South Africa. I had the pleasure of spending some time with her at the Good Food and Wine Show this year and her smile is contagious. Sipho is the second half of the duo #ShortChefSkinnyChef. Who has been the most influential person in … Continue reading Siphokazi Mdlankomo Interview

I was fortunate enough to meet Claire Allen at The Good Food And Wine Show. We had a brief chat before I watched her demo. Who has been the most influential person in your life? That would be my mother. She has been a friend, business mentor/partner, relationship coach and overall my go-to-person for most … Continue reading Claire Allen Answers Questions For The Blog

I have to admit that I do not watch Ultimate Braai Masters. But, having watched a snippet from the show with Weskus Annas I might start watching the next series. Hosted by Justin Bonello this show has many South Africans gripped by the scenery and challenges. Here John Grundlingh, one half of the winning team, has … Continue reading John Grundlingh Interview

Dave and I are fortunate enough to live very close to Waterkloof Wine Estate and we try and dine there every time the menu changes. We have become quite friendly with Gregory Czarnecki, the head chef of the restaurant on the estate and he is always most generous with his knowledge and his time. Greg … Continue reading Gregory Czarnecki Interview

Josh Thirion won the award for ‘Best of the Best Children Food Book’ for Cook with Josh at the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Gourmand Awards at the Frankfurt Book Fair on 15 October 2015. The book was written when he was 8 and is now out of print. Josh is now 13 and has … Continue reading Josh Thirion Answers Questions For The Blog

I was very fortunate to have met Phillippa Cheifitz in 2011 and was really excited when her book was published and I received a copy to review. Following on from that, Phillippa has answered my interview questions. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Alice Waters What started you on the path of cooking? … Continue reading Phillippa Cheifitz Answers Questions For The Blog

Following on from the interview with Justin, Petrus Madutlela has answered some questions. Petrus Madutlela appeared on DSTV as a contestant in Masterchef: The Professionals, UK, and his smile and attitude were amazing. I was rooting for Petrus, but sadly, the title was not to be. From humble beginnings to working with Margot Janse, Petrus Madutlela … Continue reading Petrus Madutlela Answers Some Questions

I have successfully made rotis from Justin's latest recipe book and I am sure that this new round of The Ultimate Braai Master will inspire another great book. Here is my interview with Justin Bonello. Who has been the most influential person in your life? To narrow it down to one person would be really … Continue reading Justin Bonello Answers Questions For The Blog

After listening to Jane chat about food at !Khwa Ttu, Carmen told me more about her life and philosophies. This led to Jane Wallace answering a few questions about herself. Who has been the most influential person in your life? There are 2, my Mum, a real 'just get it done' lady.  The one that … Continue reading Jane Wallace Interview

After paging through the most amazing recipe book I really wanted to meet Nida Deguitene. Sadly she was in South Africa at the same time that we were in Scotland, and so I really missed out on what I knew would be a fantastic conversation. Luckily for me, Nida agreed to do an interview for … Continue reading Nida Deguitene Interview