Fine Food: Recent Episodes
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Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners. FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape. FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
James Gaag of gold-Plated La Colombe—and recipient of the Haute Decade award—reflects on the power of consistency, creative evolution, and how his travels continue to shape his pursuit of excellence.
Co-owner of two-Plated DUSK, Callan introduces Opá!—a new Greek street food concept now open at the Time Out Market in Cape Town. Expect authentic flavours, bold energy, and a fresh expression of Mediterranean spirit.
Owner and founder of two-Plated MERTIA, Marais shares his latest venture, TERRA, an all-day eatery created with chef Matt van den Berg. Inspired by nature and the earth, TERRA celebrates honest, grounded dining.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Chef Vusi Ndlovu of Edge Africa joins Jenny Handley to talk about what’s inspiring his spring menus, the unique depth fire brings to his cooking, and how he balances bold flavours with elegant, approachable dining.
Chef Karen Dudley joins Jenny Handley to talk about her new cookbook Upwards, a celebration of vegetables for confident home cooks, the secrets behind her legendary lemon squares, and how she continues to bring fresh excitement and creativity to every dish she shares.
Chef Dale Stevens of FABER dives into the bounty of the Avondale estate garden, reveals what he’s cultivating for Spring, and reflects on the joy of his much-loved oxtail tortellini.
Chef Teenloa Govender of COY, Cape Town’s elegant, seafood-led gem at the V&A Waterfront, talks about what to look out for on the menu, the breathtaking beauty of her work location between the busy marina and harbour, and Table Mountain as a constant, majestic backdrop
Chef Marcus Gericke of Chorus shares all about the new Eenvoud menu, an evolved take on the much-loved Trust Us concept, his favourite Heritage Day braai tips, and his very special sourdough starter, Pete.
Legendary Chef Bertus Basson joins Jenny Handley to talk about Ongetem, his fresh, no-nonsense restaurant in Cape Town, “untamed” in spirit, fire-cooked, bold, and proudly local.
Jenny Handley chats to chef Amori Burger of one-Plated Upper Union about the ancient inspirations behind her new dishes, the spice rules she swears by, and how she packs bold flavour onto every small plate.
Chef and restaurant owner Anouchka Horn shares insights on what sets one-Plated Belly of the Beast, one-Plated Galjoen, and Seebamboes apart — and reveals why her coriander grinder is always close at hand.
Chef at The Red Room at the Belmond Mount Nelson, Caroline Lamb shares her journey from pastry to head chef, the secrets behind her signature Peking duck, and the spices she loves most.
Chef and co-owner of one-Plated Serendipity, Lizelle Stolze joins Jenny Handley to chat about bringing the landscape to the plate, what’s in bloom, celebrating aloe, and her whimsical twist on a pumpkin Christmas cake
Gregory Henderson, known as the Forage Chef and a WWF-SASSI ambassador, joins Jenny Handley to explore the basics of foraging and the importance of sourcing ingredients sustainably.
Mandy Salonika, founder of The Adventurous Ewe, joins Jenny Handley to share insights into her curated travel tours and the joy of discovering cultures through food around the world.
Darren Badenhorst, award-winning chef and seasoned restaurateur, joins Jenny Handley to share his journey in Franschhoek, the evolution of his restaurant group, and his current go-to order.
Ezio De Biaggi, owner of the iconic Magica Roma in Pinelands, joins Jenny Handley to reflect on the restaurant’s legacy and share insights into its exciting new chapter.
Dan Nicholl, founder of Dan Really Likes Wine, joins Jenny Handley to talk about his latest ventures and how he continues to share South Africa’s wine stories in fresh, engaging ways.
Madré Smit Bester, of Madré Stanford, joins Jenny Handley to chat about heartfelt country cooking, heritage charm, and creating a restaurant that feels just like home.
Chef John Norris-Rogers, of PIER at the V&A Waterfront, joins Jenny Handley to share how PIER’s winter menu continues its ocean-led journey with bold, seasonal flavours.
Pavitray Pillay, Environmental Behaviour Change Specialist at WWF-SASSI, joins Jenny Handley to talk about sustainable seafood and the power of informed choices, just in time for World Ocean Day on 8 June.
Jenny Handley catches up with Tokara’s Carolize Coetzee and Sean-Lloyd van Buisbergen to talk farm-fresh creativity and autumn inspiration.
Jenny Handley chats to chef Kieran Whyte about Curate, Ellerman House’s new fine-dining experience celebrating South African flavours.
Michelin-starred chef Phil Howard shares insights from his celebrated career and his recent four-hands collaboration at Salsify—an eight-course journey of ingredients and innovation.
Ahead of Mother’s Day, Jenny Handley chats to Ina Paarman, a renowned mother of South African cooking, who leads her legendary brand with a focus on taste, quality, and innovation.
After four years of renovations, Restaurant Mosaic at Château des Tesnières finally opens its doors. Chef Chantel Dartnall shares her journey with Jenny Handley and spills on all that’s in store in this new chapter.
Rejeanne Vlietman, Director of the Belgian Beer Company, shares and intriguing discussion on beer and food pairing with Jenny Handley.
Jenny Handley chef Nic Charalambous of Ouzeri in Cape Town discuss his contemporary take on culinary traditions of Cyprus and Greece.
PR and communications manager, Gabrielle Palmer of the Belmond Mount Nelson, chats to Jenny Handley about the new Belmond Sketchbook Safari in Botswana.
Master Sommelier Scott Tyree uncorks fascinating insights into the world of wine in conversation with Jenny Handley.
Chef Carla Burger chats to Jenny Handley about her and Bertus Basson's new restaurant BLOEM on Paul Clüver Family Wines.
Mervyn Gers, of Mervyn Gers ceramics, chats to Jenny Handley about the secrets of plating.
Tune in for culinary inspiration as Jenny Handley chats to Hanlie Green about the Elgin Cooking Club.
Jenny Handley chats to chef Clinton Jacobs about the new Lorenzo's Cucina Italiana on Delaire Graff Estate.
Jenny Handly and chef Ollie Swart discuss his new cookbook: Freestyle Cooking with Chef Ollie
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, shares her enlightening discussion with chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen of three-Plated Klein JAN.
Carianne Wilkinson, Vice Principal of Silwood School of Cookery, chats with Jenny Handley.
Chef Jacques Grove chats to Jenny Handley about the opening of The Beach House in Yzerfontein.
Chris Erasmus
Jenny Handley and chef Chris Erasmus discuss his new restaurant Terrarium at the Queen Victoria Hotel.
Chris Brashay, owner of Four & Twenty Cafe, discusses all things food with Jenny Handley.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats about culinary inspiration with chef Doekle Vlietman of Den Anker.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, shares her enlightening discussion with chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen of three-Plated Klein JAN.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats with Luckson Mare, regional winner and finalist of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition.
Chef Carla Schulze of Salon
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to chef Carla Schulze of award-winning Salon.
Bertus Basson, judge of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition
Jenny Handley goes behind the scenes of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition with culinary icon Bertus Basson.
Carolyn Martin of Creation Wines and The Tasting Room at Creation
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to Carolyn Martin of The Tasting Room at Creation, winners of the Haute Purpose & Passion award.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, discusses culinary inspiration with chef Amori Burger of Upper Union.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Chef David Schneider chats to Jenny Handley about his newest venture, Merchant above Chefs Warehouse & Canteen in Bree Stree
Jenny Handley and chef Jason Kosmos discuss his scrumptious brunch at The Pot Luck Club Cape Town.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to Mount Nelson's new executive chef, Luke Lawrence Barry.
Jenny Handley, and Spencer Fondaumiere, Chairman of the South African Sommelier Association discuss Cap Classique Day.
Cook book author and blogger, Zorah Booley Samaai, chats to Jenny Handley about her new book.
Elsabe Nauta, of Stanford Valley Country Lodge, and Jenny Handley discuss the culinary hotspot Stanford.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to chef Ryan Cole about Salsify & Friends Sunday lunches and the launch of his new restaurant, COY.
Jenny Handley and wine writer Malu Lambert discuss wine and Bastille Day in Franschhoek
Jenny Handley chats to Ross Baker, managing director of Wild Peacock Fine Food Merchants.
Jenny Handley talks Italian ingredients with Philip Abrahamson, from Italian Deli Online.
Executive chef James Gaag of three-plated La Colombe shares his inspiration with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Cameron Smith, head chef at Chefs Warehouse Tintswalo Atlantic is ocean inspired…Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley dives in to find out more.
Nicholas Cloete, Food &Beverage Manager of Hoseki at Delaire Graff, tells Jenny Handley how the restaurant has interpreted Japanese culture.
Ailene de Villiers, Babylonstoren’s innovation chef, shares what’s fresh and in season with Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley.
Kerry Kilpin chef of Steenberg Estate, divulges her fish-and-chips secrets with Jenny Handley, Gourmet Guide.
Wikus Engelbrecht of Pro-Veg SA inspires Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley to consider plant-based eating.
Matt Manning of Grub & Vine and Culture Wine Bar shares his predictions for food and wine trends with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Ralph Reynolds, sommelier of one-plated Aubergine, debates consistency and success with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
On the Menu: Pavitray Pillay of WWF-SASSI and Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley discuss the sustainability of seafood.
Matt Manning of Grub & Vine and Culture Wine Bar shares his predictions for food and wine trends with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Sheryl Ozinsky of the Oranjezicht Market talks to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about the wonderful world of tomatoes
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Sally-Ann Creed shares how to reboot your wellness in the new year with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Iming Lin of Meuse Farm harvests what’s hot this January and tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley all about it.
Chef Stefan Bekker of Stefan’s at Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa shares his culinary inspiration with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Ilse van der Merwe’s book, Easy Al Fresco, is the perfect gift…listen in as she tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley why.
Tarryn Vincent of Reciprocal Wines chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about the glasses to raise during the festive season.
Award-winning chef Luke Dale Roberts discusses mentorship with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Peter Tempelhoff, winner of the WWF-SASSI Green Philosophy Plate chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
– Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley and Zaid Adams of StreetSmart discuss the organisation that raises funds through restaurants.
Ryan Cole of Salsify at the Roundhouse talks to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about his awards.
Chef Carla Schulze tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley what’s cooking at How Bao Now and Salon.
Chris Erasmus of Newmark Hotels & Reserves shares his baby steps for kitchen greening with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley
Damien Joubert-Winn of Delaire Graff Estate spills the beans about HŌSEKI with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Tim Hoek, cellar master of Haute Cabrière shares the secrets of their success with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Tune in as Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley gathers inspiration for Braai Day from chef David Schneider.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley is in conversation with chef Callan Austin to discover the mystique of Dusk
Mandy Salonika of The Adventurous Ewe shares some exotic flavours with the Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley gleans some wisdom for women from celebrity chef Siba Mtongana.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley invites you to travel vicariously and experience the flavours of Belgium.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley invites you to travel vicariously and experience the flavours of Belgium.
Charles Back of Fairview Wine & Cheese inspires Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley with the philosophy of the brand.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Rejeanne Vlietman about pairing Belgian beer with cheese
Jess van Dyk of Post & Pepper Restaurant invites Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley to visit Stellenbosch this August.
Neil Swart shares what diners can expect at his new restaurant, Galjoen, with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Jesper Nilsson of ëlgr Restaurant about his winter menu to suit the season.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley as she unearths information on wines of the soil from award-winning wine writer Malu Lambert.
Sommelier Duane Jansen of three-plated Indochine restaurant divulges his secret to pairing wines with spicy dishes.
Chef Fabio Daniel of two-plated Rust en Vrede Restaurant chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about the restaurant’s history and his heritage.
Mmule Setati shares the inspiration behind her recipe book ‘Feed my Tribe’ with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Karen Dudley delves into the inspiration behind her book, Onwards, with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Chef Coovashan Pillay, of B-well, tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley how to make the most of mayo.
Angela Teffo inspires Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley as she describes the food of Philippi Village
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley finds out more about The Plant Powered Show from top chef Christiaan Campbell.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley as she gleans top baking tips from Vicky-Lynn Gurovich of the Belmond Mount Nelson.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Sheryl Ozinsky, of the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, about what’s in season in May.
Chef John Norris-Rogers of Pier restaurant shares what’s on their menu with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Liam Tomlin of Chefs Warehouse at the Bailey discusses their menu with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Chef Marthinus Ferreira of The Jordan Restaurant shares the secrets of sublime sauces with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Heidi Duminy, of the Cape Wine Academy, about pairing pork and wine.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Chef Julia du Toit describes the unique noodle bar, Ramenhead, to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley.
Chef Zanté Neethling tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about her triumphant dish that celebrates indigenous South African coastal ingredients.
Chef Gary Coetzee chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about the exciting new winery and bistro at Brookdale Estate in Paarl.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, on the menu are: fine food, wine, art and culture, award-winning architecture, innovative wine tourism experiences and Best of Wine Tourism Award winners.
FMR Fine Food is brought to you by Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and Western Cape.
FMR Fine Food is on Saturdays at 10:45am, with a repeat on Sundays at 09:50am.
Chef Bradley Mathias of Manna Epicure shares his secrets with Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about making the most of meat.
Executive chef and mentor Michelle Theron, tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley what’s cooking at Hazendal.
Chef Vusi Ndlovu of The Edge at Belmond Mount Nelson chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about indigenous ingredients.
Chef Edwin Vinke of Wortelgat on Springfontein wine estate tells Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about his summer pop-up.
Chef Kyle Norris of Sauvage in Franschhoek chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about ‘from the wild.
ANGELIQUE SMITH of MAKERS LANDING introduces the hub of entrepreneurs who create delectable food, to Jenny Handley.
TRACY KLASS of TASTE OF KLASS tells Jenny Handley about Jewish cuisine to go, at the Oz City Market.
SIBA MTONGANA chats to Jenny Handley about her fine dining restaurant in the Table Bay Hotel of the V&A Waterfront.
SPENCER FONDAUMIERE, chair of the SA Sommelier Association, shares wine trends for 2023 with Jenny Handley
TABBY ROBERTSHAW of VAALVLEI FARM in STANFORD updates Jenny Handley on what is seasonal and being harvested.
Mmabatho Molefe of Emazulwini restaurant talks to Jenny Handley about showcasing her heritage on a plate
CHRISTIAN ZIMELKA of SOUTH AFRICAN PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION informs Jenny Handley about the versatility of pork.
– Isabella Niehaus, co-author of There’s a Vegan on my Verandah, chats to Jenny Handley.
– Isabella Niehaus, co-author of There’s a Vegan on my Verandah, chats to Jenny Handley
Daphne Neethling tells Jenny Handley all about the Paardenkloof offering, and new restaurant.
Jenny Handley chats to Paul Siguqa of Klein Goederust about an authentic SA experience.
Listen in as Jenny Handley chats to Steyn Fuller of Weltevrede, about Kapokbos Restaurant.
On air today, Jenny Handley is chatting to Carla Bosman of Bosman Hermanus, winner of the wine sustainability practices award.
Jenny Handley chats to roving judge Andre Morgenthal who was pivotal in the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards this year.
Jenny Handley congratulates Carolyn Martin of Creation Wines on their recent awards in the Great Wine Capitals ‘Best Of Wine Tourism’.
Jenny Handley finds out more about a winning, authentic SA wine experience with Martina Barth.
Join Jenny Handley as she and Jean-Pierre Rossouw discuss innovative wine tourism experience.
Heritage Day: Fire cooking with chef Clinton Jacobs of Delaire Graff Restaurant in Stellenbosch.
Jenny Handley chats to the master of gastronomy, chef Harald Bresselschmidt of Aubergine Restaurant, about beetroot.
Jenny Handley chats to Faatimah, one of the Chilli Chocolate Chefs, about her spice tips on FMR Fine Food.
Chef Darren Badenhorst has opened a restaurant which will change the fine-dining landscape - listen in as Jenny Handley discovers more about Dusk.
Jenny Handley chats to sommelier Joseph Dhafana about food-and-wine, and the movie Blind Ambition.
Jenny Handley delves into the behind-the-scenes at award-winning FYN restaurant with Jennifer Hugé
Jenny Handley shares her unforgettable trip to Madeira with FMR Fine Food listeners. It's the island of flowers, fun and feasts.
The setting sublime, the menu constantly evolving - Jenny Handley chats to chef Ryan Cole of plated Salsify at the Roundhouse on FMR Fine Food.
Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek is proudly the first wine estate in SA to cultivate and sell black Perigord truffles. Jenny Handley chats to Gidi Caetano to find out more.
Jenny Handley is chatting to head chef Peter Duncan, the maestro behind a memorable experience at La Petite Colombe.
Jenny Handley discovers more about the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards while chatting to Monika Iuel of Wesgro.
Jenny Handley discovers more about innovation from chef Paul Prinsloo of Gaté Restaurant.
Listen in as Jenny Handley chats to chef Jason Kosmas about his inspiration behind the tantalising tapas at The Pot Luck Club.
Lauded and loved, chef Bertus Basson, takes listeners on a farm-style cooking tour of his newest restaurant Clara’s Barn.
Allistaire Lawrence, chef at Boschendal Wine Estate chats to Jenny about his ‘soil to fork’ philosophy.
Jenny Handley chats to Johan de Villiers of EllenJay about preserving winter’s bounty of fruit.
With the plant-based foods becoming the fastest-growing food and lifestyle interest, it's an opportune time for a plant-powered show. Jenny Handley chats to organiser Heidi Warricker on FMR Fine Foods.
Chef Ivor Jones’s flavours are audacious and his dishes so creative. Jenny Handley chats to him about how he conceptualises them. Tune in at 10h45 on FMR Fine Food today.
Jenny Handley chats to iconic chef Luke Dale Roberts about his recently opened Test Kitchen Carbon in Joburg.
Zaid Adams, chairman of StreetSmart inspires FMR listeners to join their next fundraiser which is a local Camino.
Jenny Handley and Rejeanne Vlietman of the Belgian Beer Company chat about foods that pair well with non-alcoholic beer.
Jenny Handley as she learns from Marlvin Gwese, group sommelier of the Liz McGrath Collection.
Jenny Handley and chef Ashley Moss of two-plated FYN Restaurant discuss delicious alternative protein sources - like crickets!
Jenny Handley chats to Michael Olivier about his fifth cookbook Friends. Food. Flavour.
Listen in as Jenny Handley and runner-up of the MasterChef 2014 competition, Siphokazi Mdlankomo, chat about cooking from the heart.
Join Jenny Handley as she goes behind the scenes with Zola Nene, judge on South Africa’s MasterChef 2022.
Jenny Handley and Farmer Angus Macintosh discuss the value of knowing what goes into your food.
Join Jenny Handley as she chats to sommelier Wellington Muromba about his love affair with wine.
Chef and cookbook author Marlene van der Westhuizen, who leads unforgettable tours to Charroux in France, details the immersive experiences on FMR Fine Food today.
Today chef Franck Dangereux of the much-loved Foodbarn restaurant is joining Jenny Handley on FMR Fine Food at 10h45. Tune in for some inspiration on fine food-and-wine pairings.
Jenny Handley followed chef John Norris-Rogers from the winelands to the water to experience the latest addition of the La Colombe family, PIER Restaurant.
Chef Michael Broughton of Ember Meat Room turns up the heat for open-flame cooking with Jenny Handley.
Chef David Schneider of Chefs Warehouse Maison shares his wisdom with meat when chatting to Jenny Handley.
Jenny Handley discovers the local ingredients of the Kalahari with chef Marnus Scholly of Klein JAN.
Jenny Handley shares memories of the year gone by with iconic chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen of Klein JAN.
Daphne Neethling of Paardenkloof outlines to Jenny Handley about their commitment to diversity. Tune in to Fine Music Radio at 10h45 and be inspired. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Johann de Wet of De Wetshof Wines, explains why they won the WWF Conservation Pioneer Award to FMR listeners. Tune in at 10h45. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Jenny Handley, Gourmet Guide, chats to the Creation trio who have returned from working in Michelin-star restaurants in the Netherlands. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Jenny Handley chats to Charl Badenhorst of AA Badenhorst, about their authentic SA wine experience. Tune in to FMR Fine Food at 10h45. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Spencer Fondaumiere, judge in the Great Wine Capitals ‘Best of Wine Tourism Awards’, about his grape experiences.
Cellar master Charl Coetzee tells Jenny Handley that Babylonstoren is more than a glass of wine. Tune in to find out why they deservingly won the Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences this year in the Great Wine Capitals ‘Best of Wine Tourism Awards’.
Jenny Handley interviews Lesego Majakladi, architecture and landscaping judge in the Great Wine Capitals 'Best of Wine Tourism awards'. Vergelegen wine estate was the winner for this category. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Marelie Roux of La Motte wine estate, winner of the Art&Culture category in the Great Wine Capitals 'Best of Wine Tourism awards', shares their secrets of success with Jenny Handley. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Jenny Handley interviews Lesego Majakladi, architecture and landscaping judge in the Great Wine Capitals 'Best of Wine Tourism awards'. Vergelegen wine estate was the winner for this category. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Jenny Handley chats to Jeremy Clayton, judge in the accommodation category of the Great Wine Capitals 'Best of Wine Tourism awards’ about the winning estate, Delaire Graff. Tune in to Fine Music radio at 10h45 - brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape
Sharon Hosking of Vergelegen is interviewed by Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, about the award-winning estate’s ethos of sustainability.
Carolyn Martin of award-winning Creation Wines chats to Jenny Handley, Gourmet Guide, about how food and wine is equally respected and revered.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Martina Barth about taking wine tourism experiences beyond the glass. Brought to you by Wesgro, the Tourism Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley as she chats to chef Pete Ayub of Sense of Taste Chef School about their Urban Playground restaurant.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley, chats to Dr Martmari van Greuning of The South African Farmers' Association about the nutritionally benefits of mushrooms.
Ultimate BraaiMaster and MasterChef SA judge, cook, writer and performer, Pete Goffe-Wood, shares his braai tips with Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, on FMR Fine Food.
Tracy Gaag of Four & Twenty shares her Eggs Benedict secrets with Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley.
Jenny Handley, chats to chef Farrel Hirsch of three-plated Greenhouse restaurant about his ‘Die Vis’ dish that graces the cover of the Spring Gourmet Guide online magazine
Jenny Handley, Gourmet Guide, chats to award-winning chef, Bertus Basson, about ingredients and their origin.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley as she and iconic chef, Margo Janse, discuss responsible ingredient sourcing.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, discusses provenance with chef Dale Stevens of Faber at Avondale, a passionate ABALOBI supporter.
Photo credit: Claire Gunn
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley as she starts chapter one of a 'Fish With A Story', by chatting to fisher David Shoshola of ABALOBI.
As we gear up to celebrate International Beer Day next week, Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Rejeanne Vlietman of Den Anker and the Belgian Beer Company, to gather some inspiration on beer pairings.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to the founding owners of Dineplan about what is happening in the South African restaurant space.
Listen in as Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to executive chef Kerry Kilpin, about what is cooking at Steenberg Wine Farm.
Join Jenny Handley, Gourmet Guide, as she uncovers the fun in funghi with mushroom farmer Ross Richardson.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, and chef James Gaag of three-plated La Colombe inspire Capetonians to dine in and support restaurants.
Join Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley as she discovers a new slant on wine with sommelier Denzel Swartz of The Son of the Soil Foundation.
Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to Jeantelle Swanepoel of Tintswalo at Boulders about their first interactive culinary weekend with Chefs Warehouse on 25, 26 June.
Scandinavian-born chef Jesper Nilssen of elgr restaurant is the star of Fine Foods this week, interviewed by Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley.
Be inspired by Cape Malay cooking queen Fatima Sydow as she is interviewed by Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley this week on FMR Fine Food.
Tune in with Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, as she finds out more about The Test Kitchen Fledgelings from Sandalene Dale Roberts.
Join Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, as she discovers the magic of black Chardonnay in discussion with Kevin Grant of Ataraxia Wines.
Today stepping up to the plate is Amelia Mariella – interior designer and co-owner of 'Wolfe & Hare'. Tune in and soup-up your table décor.
Today stepping up to the plate is food lover, writer, publisher and reviewer Tamsin Snyman who pays tribute to her late mom, the legendary Lannice Snyman. Join us to share her plant-based inspiration.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to food stylist and photographer Sam Linsell about perfect Autumn pairings. Her delicious recipe for red wine-caramelised onion and goats’ cheese tartlets will be available to download on www.gourmetguide.co.za after the show.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to charcuterie king, Richard Bosman, about more than bringing home the bacon, like how to cook it to perfection.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, gets advice from wine-writer Malu Lambert about which Western Cape wine regions are best to explore this Autumn, and what to quaff whilst there.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, discusses the special Autumn menu at La Petite Colombe in Franschhoek, with chef John Norris-Rogers.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to chef Marlene van der Westhuizen about an unforgettable French luxe brasserie experience, close to home in Hermanus.
Chef Chantel Dartnall of three-plated Restaurant Mosaic changed the culinary landscape in our country. Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, chats to the queen of botanical cuisine as she gets ready to fly higher.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, talks to baker Adam Robinson about perfecting the art of baking hot cross buns as we gear up for Easter.
Sommelier and chef Munashe Kwaramba of Hari Kitchen chats to Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, about Afro-fusion cuisine.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, speaks to Candice Jansen van Rensburg, South Africa’s only certified water sommelier.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, talks to Charné Sampson, head chef at Epice, about spicing things up in the kitchen.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, talks to Dr Serge Raemaekers of ABALOBI about ‘from hook to cook’ – knowing the origin of fish and it’s story. Photo credit: Chefs Warehouse & Canteen.
Chef Matt Schreuder of Homespun by Matt combines theatre and music in his Monday night multi-course dinners, called Secret Supper Club. Tune in to find out more.
Chef Christina Semczyszyn of Tjing Tjing restaurant in Cape Town chats to Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley, about their kaiseki dinner offering and the key ingredients
FMR Fine Food is the show that inspires you to support restaurants and to create culinary magic at home. This week Johan de Villiers of Ellen Jay coffee shop in Constantia, shares his baking inspiration. Put your baking hat on and tune in at 10h45 every Saturday.
Chef Ivor Jones of two-plated Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia chats to Jenny Handley about the impact of flavour and how a home cook can maximise flavor, simply.
Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley chats to Michael Cooke from two-plated restaurant Camphors at Vergelegen about their new recipe book.
Today stepping up to the plate is Brenda Wilkinson, co-owner of Rio Largo Olive Oil, that is celebrated and awarded all over the world. We love local, so it is a treat to have her on the show.
Rudi Liebenberg from the Belmond Mount Nelson chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about some culinary inspiration, and how locals are celebrating summer with high tea and picnics.
Kayla-Anne Osborn of the award-winning Delaire Graff restaurant shares some tips on simple yet impressive entertaining and what to do with those Christmas leftovers.
Celebrated chef Peter Tempelhoff, representing the luxury brand of Relais & Chateaux, chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about his latest culinary adventures and the ethos behind them.
Icewine is wine that is crafted in a unique and interesting way. Joseph Harry, MD of Icewine Africa introduces the magic of alchemy to Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. We find out more.
Today stepping up to the plate is Shelly Fuller of WWF SA, where she heads up the Conservation Champions team. Jenny Handley chats to her about sustainable wine practices and how she practices sustainability in her own kitchen.
Winner of three prestigious awards in the Great Wine Capitals ‘Best of Wine Tourism Awards’ 2021, La Motte’s CEO, Hein Koegelenberg, chats to Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley about their approach to culinary art.
Emile Langenhoven, GM of Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, and winner of the Accommodation category in the ‘Best of Wine Tourism Awards’ 2021 discusses what else is on offer at this memorable estate.
Carolyn Martin, co-owner of Creation Wines, winner of the Great Wine Capitals' Best of Wine Tourism Awards ‘Innovative Wine Tourism Experience’ category, and winner of their international award, provides haute tips on pairing food and wine.
Stepping up to the plate is chef Virgil Kahn of three-plated restaurant Indochine, one of two restaurants on Delaire Graff Estate. Delaire Graff won the restaurant category in the Great Wine Capitals ‘Best of Wine Tourism’ Awards. Gourmet Guide Jenny Handley chats to him about how he has perfected the art of marrying Cape flavours with Asian.
Margi Biggs, experienced tour operator and one of the South African judges of the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, will be discussing the arts and culture of food.
Qualified chef and advanced sommelier, Spencer Fondaumiere, lead judge for the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards, gives hot tips for Spring food pairings.
This week Sheryl Ozinsky, founder of the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, talks about what is so fresh at the market that it is still growing!
The queen of country cooking chef Janine van der Nest from Manor House Restaurant in Stanford shares some of her country kitchen secrets.
Chef Luke Dale Roberts of three-plated The Test Kitchen talks about his new ‘Origins’ concept.
Chef Ryan Cole of plated restaurant Salsify at The Roundhouse, takes listeners on a foraging expedition on the Atlantic seaboard.
Winemaker extraordinaire, Peter-Allan Finlayson of Gabriëlskloof in Bot River, shares inspiration for pairing wine with some stand-out Spring dishes.
Chef Harald Bresselschmidt of one-plated Aubergine, has a passion for food-and-wine pairing.