The key ingredient: Cherries From pie to cocktails, this month the Rural Cook celebrates cherry season in Currency's series of ingredient-focused food columns… by The Rural Cook November 2, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 1
What we’re drinking this week: Bruwer Vintners Methode Ancestrale Sparkling Wine Woolworths' new Methode Ancestrale Sparkling Wine (AKA Pet-Nat) is the coolest fizz to line up for your festive table… by Sarah Buitendach October 31, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 1
What we’re drinking this week: Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut Laurent-Perrier’s Cuvée Rosé brings bold berries, fine bubbles and effortless elegance – the ultimate way to toast Champagne Day in style… by Sarah Buitendach October 24, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
At the edge of the world, tasting time on St Helena On St Helena, food isn’t just sustenance, but memory and belonging. Ryan Enslin tastes the island’s soul through its kitchens and tables… by Ryan Enslin October 17, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 1
What we’re drinking this week: Alipús San Baltazar Mezcal Alipús San Baltazar Mezcal brings smoky, fruity, herb-laced complexity to Woolies just in time for International Mezcal Day… by Sarah Buitendach October 17, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
The key ingredient: Peas Peas bring spring to life – from risotto and curries to salads and minty sides, this little green globe is a global favourite… by The Rural Cook October 5, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
What we’re drinking this week: Kanonkop Estate Pinotage International Pinotage Day is upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Kanonkop’s legendary take on our homegrown varietal… by Sarah Buitendach October 3, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure
Latest and greatest: what’s new in Joburg and Cape Town New eats, cafés, shops and more: from Ocaso’s Mexican vibes to Ladurée’s Parisian chic, here’s what’s hot in Joburg and Cape Town right now… by Jo Buitendach September 7, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 1
The key ingredient: pears In the fourth of our series of ingredient-focused food columns, the Rural Cook explains why, as the old English saying goes, one must stay… by The Rural Cook August 3, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 2
New(ish) in town Jo Buitendach points out a few fresh (and freshly revamped) Joburg eating and drinking spots well worth your time – perfect for working, coffee… by Jo Buitendach July 13, 2025 Food & Drinks·Pleasure 5
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