From the Editor, Leigh O’Connor.
The flavours of Africa are a vibrant symphony, alive on the plate and echoing in the senses. Each dish tells a story - of sun-baked earth, bustling spice markets and ancestral traditions carried forward with pride.
Smoky braises rich with paprika and cumin meet the fiery warmth of berbere and peri-peri, while the gentle sweetness of coconut, plantain and maize soothes the palate like a lullaby. The air fills with aromas that transport you to red deserts, lush jungles and coastal winds salted by the sea.
The crunch of injera, the silk of groundnut stews, the tang of tamarind - all are a dance between texture and taste. Every bite is both grounding and uplifting, reminding us of connection: to soil, to culture, to community. Africa’s flavours are not just nourishment; they are memory, rhythm and soul - an endless feast for heart and senses alike.
Come with us this week as we explore all that Africa has to offer…
Beneath the sun-baked skies of North Africa, the tagine was born - a clay vessel with a conical lid designed to coax tenderness and aroma from humble ingredients. Each dish tells a story: saffron-scented chicken with preserved lemons, lamb melting into apricots and almonds, vegetables jewelled with spices and honey.
The tagine itself, both cooking pot and cultural symbol, infuses food with steam and soul, turning simple fare into feasts. Discover the magic of Moroccan cooking with our five tasty tagine recipes.
South African wine is not simply a drink; it is a story poured into a glass, a symphony of land, history and people. With roots that trace back to 1659, when Jan van Riebeeck recorded the first pressing near Cape Town, the country’s vineyards have grown from fledgling beginnings into a proud testament to resilience and artistry.
The wine is an invitation: to taste, to travel, to understand. It is a bridge between old-world elegance and new-world boldness, between heritage and progress. Above all, it is a reminder that wine is not only about flavour but about memory - of land, of people and of stories whispered through vines under the African sun.
When you dream of a safari, chances are you picture golden savannahs dotted with acacias, elephants on the move, or a lion yawning under the African sun.
You don’t need to board a long-haul flight to find yourself immersed in a safari-style adventure. Across Australia, wildlife parks, open-range zoos and luxury lodges are recreating the spirit of Africa - bringing you up close to giraffes, rhinos and zebras against wide, open skies.
Check out our guide to finding your African safari Down Under, along with unexplored African dishes, spices and ethical game meat. Let’s get our Africa on!
