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African Volcano win Great Taste Awards

August 5, 2012 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

South African chef’s marinade and sauce hit a 2:1, both striking gold in the Great Taste Awards Great Britain’s gourmet palates have been set alight by African Volcano, a premium peri peri sauce and marinade that showcases the talents of award-winning chef, Grant Hawthorne. Says Hawthorne: “I am delighted that four months after launching my… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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Khao Soi Recipe

May 26, 2012 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

Khao Soi – Northern Thai chicken curry This is my version of the northern Thai speciality of Khao Soi or Khao Suey. I first encountered it on a trip to Chiang Mai, some years ago and it is by far my favourite Thai meal. Easy to prepare and can be done in advance. Y= 8pax… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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African Volcano launches in the UK

March 20, 2012 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

African Volcano launches in the UK. Inspired by Africa, produced in Great Britain Award-winning Master Chef of Great Britain, Grant Hawthorne, has launched his own-label African Volcano Peri Peri sauces and marinades here in the United Kingdom. At present there are two lines: the Peri Peri marinade and the Peri Peri sauce. Cape Town-born Mr… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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Roganic Restaurant, London

August 17, 2011 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

Roganic Restaurant Review Dinner in London’s most-hyped and new opening is bound to present a few problems: The first of which is: “can I get a reservation”. The second of which might include: “which friends do I invite to join me”. The third might simply be: “will it live up to the hype?” Tricky problems,… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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The Waterside Inn, Bray

August 8, 2011 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

The Waterside Inn, Bray Review There is something to be said for a full restaurant, on a Sunday evening, in the heart of the English countryside, in the midst of the worst economic recession to date. Not just any old restaurant, mind. Rather a restaurant that has been around for many years and has led… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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Barbecue hints and tips

May 30, 2011 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

BBQ or Braai tips using wood. The following is merely a guide for using wood as part of your BBQ routine. If using gas, you will need to adjust your cooking times and monitor your gas bottle. If using coal, become familiar with the heat that is generated from them. It is not exhaustive, however… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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Hollandse Biefstuk Recipe

May 18, 2011 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

This recipe is a variation of one taught to me by the late Jan Warmerdam, who set up the first steakhouse in Cape Town, South Africa. Aptly named “The Cattleman”, it was the forerunner of what steakhouses were to become and the legendary Dutchman’s signature dish was a “Hollandse Biefstuk” (or Dutch beef steak):… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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The local butcher

May 16, 2011 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

Having had a recent conversation with my younger brother about the benefits of buying whole joints from the butcher, he suggested I blog it. Being raised in Cape Town, we were blessed with great weather; an outdoor lifestyle and a massive culture of meat. Our local butcher was where we went to get proper… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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The Ship Wandsworth

May 4, 2011 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

The Ship Wandsworth restaurant review I’ve eaten a couple of times at The Ship Wandsworth – the flagship pub that is part of the 244-strong Young’s pub company – and the plan was to bid Dave Ahern a fond farewell in his first chef’s position there. By bid, I mean hurl abuse at him whilst… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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140 characters. A recipe for success at KaiWeCare

April 12, 2011 By FoodNews Leave a Comment

140 characters. A recipe for success at KaiWeCare It takes a lot more than 140 characters for KaiWeCare to be adequately described. However I will make an attempt to do so.You may just question what is in my coffee, as I sit and write that? Nothing, aside from a pleasantly warm feeling for a group… Read More

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Grant Hawthorne

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