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Contents COVER feature 22 Lambertsbaai Crayfish and Culture Festival: A celebration of all things South African
Food 10 Lucas Carstens:
Simonsig Cuveé’s head chef goes back to basics
15 Jan Braai:
From CA to Braai Master
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32 It’s all in the Pastry:
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Back to basics with pastry
45 Myoga:
A culinary journey leading to an enhanced dining experience and trademark fusion dishes
57 One Potato at a Time:
Taking a new look at our everyday simple spud
62 Vegan Variety:
Debunking the vegetarian myths
70 9th Avenue Bistro:
Durban’s dining delight
75 The Chocolate Factory:
Bringing Mumbai’s chocolate Mecca to your doorstep
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62 GI NJA f o o d m agazi n e
Drinks 24 Peter Falke Wines:
Seafood’s perfect pairing
30 Van Loveren Wines:
Keeping the love of wine in the family
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38 Bot River Barrels and Beards:
This close-knit winemaking community reveal their facial fur and wacky whiskers at the Harvest Celebration
Travel Local
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO EDITOR HEATHER SKINNER heather@ginjamedia.com 074 898 9747 SUB-EDITOR SHERILEE MAASS sherilee@ginjamedia.com
The Jewel of the Freestate shines bright
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Travel Abroad
SENIOR DESIGNER ROSE COLLINGWOOD design@ginjamedia.com
82 Craving Clarens:
90 Miami:
Beaches and mouth-watering meals
DESIGNER JACO OOSTHUYZEN jaco@ginjamedia.com
junior chef
CONTACT US 031 563 0054
102 Granadilla Goodness:
A fruit that packs a delicious punch
Giveaways 08 Subscribe and win:
Protea Hotels is giving away executive accommodation for two to one LUCKY SUBSCRIBER valued at R10 000
17 Jan Braai:
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EDITOR JACQUI BROWN press@ginjamedia.com 071 612 0056
WHERE TO FIND US Suite 1B, 2 and 3, The Town House, 39/41 Northumberland Place Durban North MAIL US P O Box 20111 Durban North, 4016 www.ginjafood.com
GINJA is giving away Jan Braai Red Hot cookbooks. A must have for all braai enthusiasts
29 Peter Falke Wine:
What better way to start the day than with a hamper worth R300?
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING ONLINE!
30 Van Loveren Wines:
Six lucky readers stand a chance to win a Christina van Loveren hamper worth R200
54 Myoga:
Win a seasonally inspired 7-course tasting menu by Chef Mike Bassett and Chef Evan Coosner valued at R1040
regulars
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07 Editors Letter:
Jacqui shares her thoughts
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108 GINJA Culinary guide: Your go to guide
112 Dine out guide:
The Ginja selection to dining out in South Africa
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