Autumn 2023

prepared with the indigenous fynbos flavours by Chef Chesray Assur from Signal Restaurant at the award-winning Cape Grace Hotel. It was probably one of my best dining experiences, and I enjoyed a tantalizing meal. I am not big on desserts, but I even indulged and have to mention, finished it too!

The best part of cooking is experimenting with unusual flavours, which can be surprisingly fascinating to the palette.

We look forward to the next edition in which we’ll unpack hearty food recipes paired with the perfect wines for the upcoming winter months.

We hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do – don’t forget to add ESSENTIAL FLAVOURS to your magazine collection.

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Elroy van Heerden-Mays

To help you talk like an expert in the kitchen we bring you essential facts and some kitchen tips to improve your kitchen skills and embrace the joy of cooking.

In this edition we also share something mostly unknown to food fanatics – is the flavours of South African fynbos. Giselle Courtney, the founder of South African Fynbos shares her version of fynbos varieties that offer a whole new palette of flavours that will turn everyday meals into taste sensations.

Personally, I have experienced meals

Sensory pleasures from what something tastes like is a major determinant of food intake. Foods that satisfy taste may contribute not only to a greater eating experience, but also enhance acquired tastes.

One of the best ways to enhance the taste of food is to enjoy it with the perfectly paired wine. And there is a perfect match for every food type and every season. For the non-alcohol drinkers, there are many ways to pair food with the perfect drink. For example, a pasta can be enjoyed with a frosty can of sparkling water, while Indian food is beautifully complimented with a ginger ale.

Conversion Chart

250 ml = 1 cup 5 ml = 1 teaspoon

190 ml = cup 15 ml = 1 tablespoon

125 ml = cup 30 ml = 2 tablespoons

85 ml = cup 45 ml = 3 tablespoons

65 ml = cup 60 ml = 4 tablespoons editor@essentialflavours.co.za www.essentialflavours.co.za

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Discover the joy of slowing down at the West Coast’s most iconic brewery

Darling Brew is one of the most recognisable and highly acclaimed craft beer brands in South Africa, however, we are not just a craft brewery, but rather an innovative and dynamic beverage company, that strives to be the leading independent beverage company in South Africa, through innovation, quality, consistency, and relevance.

Established in 2010 in the small town of Darling on the West Coast, Darling Brew is officially Africa’s first carbon-neutral brewery, and a bastion of operational excellence throughout the industry.

The brewery and Tasteroom also happen to be a spectacular stopover on any journey along the West Coast. This is the ideal spot to take a rest, enjoy a refreshing beverage, and tuck into some seriously good eats while you overlook the inner workings of the brewery.

Be sure to try our South African National Beer Trophy Beer of the Year, The Wanderer – a delicious refreshing pilsener, the name of which was inspired by the endangered Wandering Albatross.