FOOD & ENTERTAINING

Visit Omunye hit-maker, Dladla Mshunqisi in KwaMashu, KZN to learn more about his childhood, his culinary skills, and the process behind his music.

Meet Sean Barber, an ambitious entrepreneur and loving family man who recently expanded his thriving business to a new location in Menlyn, overcoming the obstacles of COVID-19.

Renowned South African chef, David Higgs welcomes The Insider SA into his gorgeous, eclectic home. David spends the day with us taking us through his personal collection of art, sharing his joy of cooking, and then introducing us to his two signature restaurants, Marble and Saint.

A traditional meal best prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

When growing up we used to pick, imbuya from the veld, any excess will then be dried in the sun, to be eaten in Winter. Over the years it’s been difficult to find imbuya growing wildly, instead spinach has become the leafy vegetable of choice.

Also called Hard body it tends to be tough because it is a free range, it cooks longer than the supermarket chicken, the flavour of this chicken is unsurpassed!

Shimza takes his township beats from Thembisa to Ibiza. His ventures into entrepreneurship and philanthropy keeps his community in the centre and his home in his heart.

Be sure to taste the ‘stock’ once the mussels have opened- a true taste of the sea! I have regular
requests for this from friends when staying over at the beach house. I do make them go and pick the mussels off the rocks first, of course!
(picking mussels requires a permit from Cape Nature)

Seasoned chef Dorah Sitole sets up the perfect side with this rich, roasted pumpkin recipe.