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travelessencemag
- Dec 16, 2022
- 5 min
The road to “Frosting on Safari” with Jessica Gower
Pastry Chef and Entrepreneur Jessica Gower chronicles her passionate journey to launching her own safari inspired baking business “My...
travelessencemag
- Nov 16, 2022
- 4 min
Meet Chef Nompumelelo Mqwebu: From the Kitchen to publishing an award-winning Cookbook
South African Chef and author, Nompumelelo Mqwebu, has created a name for herself through her culinary talent and now cookbook, which was...
travelessencemag
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
Revier Hotel is all set to launch Alphorn’s Swiss Bliss Brunch
Every Saturday, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, hungry weekenders will travel on a culinary Alpine Journey Revier Dubai, a 4-star lifestyle...
travelessencemag
- Aug 8, 2022
- 5 min
In the Kitchen with Chef Absalom Kotsokoane
Launching Moeng South Africa and celebrating traditional cuisine Chef Absalom Kotsokoane, who goes by the name “Chef Absa” – believes...
travelessencemag
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
A toast to the Western Cape Winelands
South Africa is home to some of the best travel spots in the continent, each region offering a unique experience and activities that will...
travelessencemag
- Aug 1, 2022
- 4 min
Spices, food, and history: The spice trade’s influence on East Africa’s cuisine.
Words by Louisa Choruma “PK” as he was fondly called by his peers, knew something about everything! As a seasoned safari and tour guide,...
travelessencemag
- Jun 3, 2022
- 3 min
Buffet spreads and sumptuous platters with Chef Naledi
- Building a brand that scales the kitchen through teaching, training and empowering - Naledi Toona, affectionately known by many...
travelessencemag
- Jun 2, 2022
- 6 min
A moment with Chef Amina Lebelo
The road to culinary opportunities, key industry learnings and plating unique dishes My passion for food begun in 1983 when I was much...
travelessencemag
- Mar 19, 2022
- 5 min
Life and times of Chef Brian C Prinz
“I have always been in love with the hospitality industry; and it all started with a TV Series by Arthur Hailey’s in the 80’s titled...
travelessencemag
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min
Yas Plaza Hotels appoints Oscar Cardenas Diaz as Cluster Executive Chef
Yas Plaza Hotels appoints Oscar Cardenas Diaz as the Cluster Executive Chef at Crowne Plaza Yas Island and Staybridge Suites. The new...
travelessencemag
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Take a trip around the world with a delicious new experience at Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai
Take your tastebuds on a gastronomic journey as you indulge in exquisite cuisines and premium spirits to compliment the delicacies only...
travelessencemag
- Sep 5, 2021
- 5 min
Financier turned Chef Lentswe Bhengu serves up Africa on a plate
- Meet TV personality and Chef Lentswe Bhengu, making waves in South Africa’s culinary space as the host of the widely loved TV series...
travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
Buffet spreads and sumptuous platters with Chef Naledi
Building a brand that scales the kitchen through teaching, training and empowering Naledi Toona, affectionately known by many as Chef...
travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 3 min
Inside Sindiso Ncube's delicate dessert culture
Who is Mr B? I am Sindiso Bryan Ncube, a Chef trainer who is also incredibly passionate about making desserts. Mr. B is what I’ve gone by...
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