Chef Dani shares her favourite café work spots in Cape Town, perfect for freelancers and digital nomads. Here’s where you’ll find your next cosy nook!
5 Cape Town cafés you’ll want to work from
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Category: Expert Corner
The best names in SA’s hospitality industry share their skills with Dineplan – from recipes, wine, beer and cocktails, to local produce and foodie tips and tricks.
Cacao vs. cocoa: Understanding the difference
Chef Dani explores the differences between cacao and cocoa, explaining the rich history of chocolate – from bean to bar – and its many health benefits.
Local indigenous ingredients in spring
As spring awakens South Africa, the land bursts with life. Livhuwani from Imizi Food shares her love of bush okra, amaranth leaves, and blackjack – indigenous treasures that nourish both body and soul.
Tips for building your personal brand as a chef
Building a personal brand as a chef means defining your culinary style, engaging with your audience, and being authentic. Learn how to stand out and grow!
Spruce up your Heritage Day braai with these 4 tasty sauces
Chef Dani shares 4 easy-to-make yet super flavourful homemade sauces to spruce up your Heritage Day braai, from fresh chimichurri and peri-peri to compound butter and monkey gland – a South African favourite.
Ingredients I always have in stock at home
From pantry essentials like olive oil, garlic, and parmesan to fresh ingredients like broccolini and spring onions, Chef Caitlin Kennedy lists her must-have ingredients and cupboard staples that she has on standby, ready to satisfy the craving of the day.
Staff training: Unleash your team’s full potential
Take your restaurant’s service to the next level with daily training and a culture of continuous learning. Restaurant consultant Jenny Handley shares how to develop strengths, improve service, and build a passionate team.
Winter cooking inspiration from some of the coldest regions in the world
Discover winter cooking inspiration from the coldest regions. Dive into hearty recipes from Hokkaido to Alaska, and more, perfect for warming up your winter kitchen.
Indigenous South African ingredients to use in your cooking
Chef Caitlin Kennedy highlights 6 sustainable and delicious South African ingredients you need to use in your cooking. Have fun experimenting with these unique local flavours.
Exploring underrated condiments and rethinking the classics
Discover underrated condiments beyond ketchup and mayo. Chef Caitlin shows us how to elevate dishes using salt, fat, acid, heat, umami, texture, and temperature contrasts for exceptional meals.
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