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The Cook Book

Join executive chef of the Southern Sun Hotels, Benny Masekwameng as he
takes you on a thrilling culinary journey, Indulge your senses in this tasteful show with a unique flavour that is second to none.
Weekly English Explicit South Africa Food · Technology Narrated by Variety Guests
28 Episodes
1 – 20

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

Are you the hardworking professional with no time for midweek cooking? Listen in as Chef Benny speaks to Kundi Thai and Bee Legodi as they explore the realities of the busy professional and how to meet the needs of living a wholesome healthy life with good food and nutrition.
3 Jul 2018 48 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

Young industry pioneers Vusi Ndlovu and Wandile Mabaso join Chef Benny on “The Cookbook” as they detail their food journeys, from having worked in Michelin star restaurants, being named the San Pellegrino 7th Best Young Chef in the world, to now heading their own restaurants in Joburg.
19 Jun 2018 49 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

With only 40% of restaurants surviving past their first year of business, restaurant consultant Emily Dyer-Schiefer joins Chef Benny on The Cookbook to offer up some fresh and innovative advise on how best to ensure your restaurant stands the test of time. Having experience in all aspects of restaurant hospitality,…
12 Jun 2018 45 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

Chef James Khoza joins Chef Benny on "The Cookbook" following his election as President of the South African Chefs Association. Khoza, the first black South African to hold the position, shares his personal and career journey with food.
5 Jun 2018 38 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

How important is your child's diet for their productivity in school? Join Chef Benny as he speaks to Department of Education Chief Education Specialist, Carina Muller, as they discuss the work being done by the National School Nutrition Programme as well as Dietician and author, Mpho Tshukudu as she lets…
29 May 2018 44 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

In the interest of all things delicious and African, this week on The Cookbook, Chef Benny speaks to the chef’s and owners behind some of the city’s best kept authentic food. Take a food journey with Chef Coco Reinhardz of Epicure, Chef Wondu Tesfaye of Queen Sheba as well as…
22 May 2018 54 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

Ever wanted to go behind the scenes of your favourite reality tv cooking shows? On “The Cookbook Chef Benny” I sit down with fellow Masterchef SA & Ultimate Braai Master judge, Chef Pete Goffe-Wood, to give you the judges perspective behind your favorite show.
15 May 2018 46 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

Are there any worthwhile restaurants which cater specifically to children in their food offering and entertainment? Chef Benny is joined by owner of "Papachinos" Dimitri Anastasiou and "AJ's in the Park" owner Vojk Belovic as they discuss the importance of creating spaces for our young ones.
4 May 2018 47 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

Tired of the conventional food and wine pairing? Chef Benny is joined by Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane founder of Atelier MCMXXX, Charlotte Letlape the Pastry Princess, and SAB Trade Brewer Anton Erasmus to discuss how best you pair and cook food with MCC’s, gin and beer.
20 Apr 2018 45 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

Is there really a difference between a private chef and a caterer? Chef Benny is joined by Kamo the Private Chef, as well as Chef MD to distinguish and explain the growing private chef industry in South Africa.
13 Apr 2018 54 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

Johannesburg food markets have been on the rise over the past few years. Chef Benny is joined by Fourways Farmers Market founder, Greg Straw, as well as co-founders of Cookout Sundays, Itumeleng Mokwena and Keletso Ramela, to discuss the food market experience from an organizational and experiential perspective - how…
6 Apr 2018 46 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

Lactose Intolerant? Gluten-free? Sugar-Free? Wheat-free? Vegan? Vegetarian? Pescatarian? Which lifestyle choice do you subscribe to? Chef Benny is joined by Dietician Mpho Tshukudu and Food Anthropologist, Anna Trapido, to discuss what these lifestyle and dietary requirements mean for you and your family?
23 Mar 2018 50 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

You’ve heard of them before but what do you really know about Kosher and Halal food? This week on The Cookbook with Chef Benny we discuss religious catering. What is it? What rules apply? And how widely available is it? Chefs Ozzy and Richard Pearce let you in on all…
16 Mar 2018 54 min

The Cookbook with Chef Benny Masekwameng

This week on The Cookbook with Chef Benny we discuss listeriosis - What is it? How have small businesses been affected? And what other healthy alternatives are there for your lunchbox? We speak to the NICD's Dr. Juno Thomas as well as Nascence Research Advisory's Xhanti Payi.
9 Mar 2018 54 min

Chef Benny - Chef Vusi Kunene

I started a mobile sushi bar in 2005, with a dream of owning a restaurant one day. Each year, I would build on the previous year’s success, making appearances at wine festivals, food shows and markets, including Maboneng’s Market on Main. Slowly, The Blackanese gathered momentum and more customers. Starring…
25 Feb 2018 1 hr 01 min

Chef Benny - Lentswe Bhengu

Chef Lentswe Bhengu. Lentswe Bhengu, born and raised in KwaZulu Natal, started off plying his trade in the investment finance space. ... Chef Lentswe is a food festival, events and expos regular and has had some of his work commissioned abroad.
4 Feb 2018 32 min
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