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Nine Yards is not trying to reinvent Rosebank. If anything, it understands exactly what makes the area seductive.

Nine Yards is reimagining slow living in Joburg

A lush, all-in-one Rosebank precinct where food, art, fashion and green space come together to turn everyday city life into a slow, walkable experience

Elevated but accessible: The idea that food can be both simple and intentional sits at the centre of Mmule
Setati’s storytelling. Photos: Supplied

Mmule Setati’s recipe for identity, healing and community

In a world of conflicting food narratives, Mmule Setati offers clarity through ‘Feed My Tribe’, centering simplicity, intention and emotional connection in every meal

It’s all about the food: Venues like the Neighbourgoods Market

Let them eat artisanal cake

Brent Meersman worries that putting parmigiana before Marikana will turn us into a nation of gormless gourmands.

They are the top chefs from the kitchens of the world’s leaders who gather in Paris this week to swap recipes and tips on dinner-party diplomacy.

Top chefs soften the blow of eurozone chaos

They are the top chefs from the kitchens of the world’s leaders, masters of the art of sweetening international relations with a sumptuous meal.

Live and let braai

Live and let braai

In the face of climate change, an alternate strategy for reducing emissions could be to build a responsible food culture.

Going the whole hog

The Bacon Explosion is one of the most popular recipes on the web. So what is the appeal of this artery-clogging invention? Kira Cochrane reports.

Don’t expect a taste fiesta

While on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, each morning I enjoyed a 39 peso (R26) buffet at a pleasant family-run restaurant.

‘Ration meat and save the world’

Report: People will have to be rationed to four modest portions of meat and one litre of milk a week if the world is to avoid runaway climate change.

Locavore is lekker

You might not have heard of it, but locavorism is here to stay. Kate Schrire looks at this global movement celebrating local food.

For the sake of sake

Once a staple in homes and restaurants, sake is being squeezed out of the affections of the average drinker by imported wine and shochu.