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Chargrilled asparagus starter at Marble restaurant, Johannesburg. Photo by Elsa Young.

Chargrilled Asparagus

Marble Restaurant, South Africa

Triangular onigiri on a Japanese plate with dipping sauce. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Onigiri

With Asher Stoltz, South Africa

Chargrilled asparagus starter at Marble restaurant, Johannesburg. Photo by Elsa Young.

Chargrilled Asparagus

Marble Restaurant, South Africa

Triangular onigiri on a Japanese plate with dipping sauce. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Onigiri

With Asher Stoltz, South Africa

Breakfast kiwi fruit at Singita Sweni, South Africa. Photo by Elsa Young.

kiwi plate

Singita Sweni, South Africa (Frank Features)

Summer tea, H&M Home. Photo by Elsa Young.

Summer Tea

Summer 2020 Campaign, H&M Home, Sweden

Breakfast kiwi fruit at Singita Sweni, South Africa. Photo by Elsa Young.

kiwi plate

Singita Sweni, South Africa (Frank Features)

Summer tea, H&M Home. Photo by Elsa Young.

Summer Tea

Summer 2020 Campaign, H&M Home, Sweden

Staff members standing at the kitchen station at Coppi Restaurant, Belfast. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Kitchen Confidential

Coppi Restaurant, Northern Ireland (Frank Features)

Mouth-watering Pastéis de Nata and a cup of coffee seen from above. Photo by Elsa Young.

Pastéis de Nata

Flames Restaurant at The Four Seasons, Westcliff

Salmon fillet main course at Marble restaurant. Photo by Elsa Young.

Salmon

Marble Restaurant, South Africa

Chef David Higgs preparing food in the kitchen of his restaurant, Marble. Photo by Elsa Young.

Restauranteur David Higgs

Marble Restaurant, South Africa

Cocktail at Muti bar, Johannesburg. Photo by Elsa Young.

Muti Bar’s Church Cocktail

House and Leisure Magazine, South Africa

A tower of wonderful cheeses. Elsa Young Photography.

Cheeses

1806 Restaurant, Steenberg, South Africa

Cocktail at Muti bar, Johannesburg. Photo by Elsa Young.

Muti Bar’s Church Cocktail

House and Leisure Magazine, South Africa

A tower of wonderful cheeses. Elsa Young Photography.

Cheeses

1806 Restaurant, Steenberg, South Africa

Krone bottle in an ice bucket with two full glasses alongside.

krone MCC

Twee Jongegezellen Wine Estate, South Africa

Bottles of Dom Perignon. Photo by Elsa Young.

Dom Pérignon

France

A playful plate of cured salmon at The Four Seasons. Elsa Young Photography.

Cured Salmon

The Four Seasons, South Africa

A plate of wild porcini mushrooms at The Four Seasons. Elsa Young Photography.

Wild Porcini Mushrooms

The Four Seasons, South Africa

A playful plate of cured salmon at The Four Seasons. Elsa Young Photography.

Cured Salmon

The Four Seasons, South Africa

A plate of wild porcini mushrooms at The Four Seasons. Elsa Young Photography.

Wild Porcini Mushrooms

The Four Seasons, South Africa

Plates of homemade bread, dips, salmon, cold meats and salad. Photo by Elsa Young.

Tashas Le Parc RESTAURANT

Taste Magazine, South Africa

Shekinah, South African music star, enjoying lunch. Portrait by Elsa Young.

Shekinah’s Favourite Eatery

Taste Magazine, South Africa

A colourfully bright upholstered banquette at Tashas Restaurant. Elsa Young Photography.

Tashas Restaurant

House and Leisure Magazine, South Africa

Shekinah, South African music star, enjoying lunch. Portrait by Elsa Young.

Shekinah’s Favourite Eatery

Taste Magazine, South Africa

A colourfully bright upholstered banquette at Tashas Restaurant. Elsa Young Photography.

Tashas Restaurant

House and Leisure Magazine, South Africa

An oyster on ice with lime at The Saxon Hotel.

Brunch

The Saxon Terrace, South Africa

A plate of cured salmon at Farro Restaurant. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Cured Salmon

Farro Restaurant, South Africa

An oyster on ice with lime at The Saxon Hotel.

Brunch

The Saxon Terrace, South Africa

A plate of cured salmon at Farro Restaurant. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Cured Salmon

Farro Restaurant, South Africa

Drinking glasses and a bottle of The Botanist gin outdoors on a serving board. Photo by Elsa Young Photography.

Gin Stop

Pels Lodge, South Africa

A bowl of oats and a goblet of fresh juice in the African bush. Photo by Elsa Young.

Safari Breakfast

Singita Explore, Tanzania (Frank Features)

Fresh and tasty salad at Praia Sunday, Principe. Photograph by Elsa Young.

lunch break

Praia Sunday, Príncipe (Frank Features)

A healthy breakfast of granola, fresh fruit and yoghurt in the African bush. Photograph by Elsa Young.

granola and berries

Singita Pamushana, Zimbabwe (Frank Features)

A bowl of oats and a goblet of fresh juice in the African bush. Photo by Elsa Young.

Safari Breakfast

Singita Explore, Tanzania (Frank Features)

Fresh and tasty salad at Praia Sunday, Principe. Photograph by Elsa Young.

lunch break

Praia Sunday, Príncipe (Frank Features)

A healthy breakfast of granola, fresh fruit and yoghurt in the African bush. Photograph by Elsa Young.

granola and berries

Singita Pamushana, Zimbabwe (Frank Features)

Waier setting tables at Saint Restaurant in Johannesburg. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Morning Prep

Saint Restaurant, South Africa

A plate of perfectly cooked meat and vegetables at Saint Restaurant. Elsa Young Photography.

Long, lazy lunch

Saint Restaurant, South Africa

Portrait of chef Mogau Seshoene by Elsa Young.

Chef Mogau Seshoene

The Lazy Makoti, South Africa

A beautiful plate of beet terrine. Photo by Elsa Young.

Beet Terrine by The Lazy Makoti

Taste Magazine, South Africa

Portrait of chef Mogau Seshoene by Elsa Young.

Chef Mogau Seshoene

The Lazy Makoti, South Africa

A beautiful plate of beet terrine. Photo by Elsa Young.

Beet Terrine by The Lazy Makoti

Taste Magazine, South Africa

Two bowls of rich seafood bisque with a loaf of French bread. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Seafood Bisque

Condé Nast Gourmet Magazine, South Africa

Two men smiling on a boat after having just caught a fish. Photo by Elsa Young.

Fishing Connoisseurs

Azura Lodge, Mozambique

Two bowls of rich seafood bisque with a loaf of French bread. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Seafood Bisque

Condé Nast Gourmet Magazine, South Africa

Two men smiling on a boat after having just caught a fish. Photo by Elsa Young.

Fishing Connoisseurs

Azura Lodge, Mozambique

Two small boys pushing a trolley of food along a tarred road. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Advertising Campaign

Visa, South Africa

A lot of mushrooms growing in a wooden box. Photo by Elsa Young.

Marketing Campaign

Country Mushrooms, South Africa

A magnificent waitress holding a board of food at The Freedom Cafe. Photograph by Elsa Young.

The Freedom Cafe

Marie Claire Magazine, South Africa

Cigars and fine drinks at Qunu at The Saxon. Photo by Elsa Young.

 Qunu Restaurant

The Saxon Hotel, South Africa

A magnificent waitress holding a board of food at The Freedom Cafe. Photograph by Elsa Young.

The Freedom Cafe

Marie Claire Magazine, South Africa

Cigars and fine drinks at Qunu at The Saxon. Photo by Elsa Young.

 Qunu Restaurant

The Saxon Hotel, South Africa

Portrait of chef Chantel Dartnall at Restaurant Mosaic. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Chef Chantel Dartnall

Restaurant Mosaic, South Africa

A plate of tasty tapas at Londolozi Private Game Reserve. Photo by Elsa Young.

Tapas

Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Portrait of chef Chantel Dartnall at Restaurant Mosaic. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Chef Chantel Dartnall

Restaurant Mosaic, South Africa

A plate of tasty tapas at Londolozi Private Game Reserve. Photo by Elsa Young.

Tapas

Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa

A delectable spread of wines, oils, cheeses, meats, fruits and breads. Elsa Young Photography.

Heirloom Food

Handmade Contemporary Fair, South Africa

Portrait of a very happy baker. Elsa Young Photography.

Baking at Three Marys

Anatomy Design, South Africa

Man stacking the back seat of an open land rover with ice and dozens of bottles of Dom Perignon. Photo by Elsa Young.

Bush Banquet

Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Portrait of a very happy baker. Elsa Young Photography.

Baking at Three Marys

Anatomy Design, South Africa

Man stacking the back seat of an open land rover with ice and dozens of bottles of Dom Perignon. Photo by Elsa Young.

Bush Banquet

Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Wine carafe and glasses on a table.

Table Detail

House and Leisure Magazine, South Africa

Lemons being cut in preparation for cockails. Elsa Young Photography.

Lemon Cocktails

Frank Features, South Africa

Wine carafe and glasses on a table.

Table Detail

House and Leisure Magazine, South Africa

Lemons being cut in preparation for cockails. Elsa Young Photography.

Lemon Cocktails

Frank Features, South Africa

Delicious and sophisticated ice-cream sandwiches. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Ice-cream Sandwiches

Real Simple Magazine, South Africa

Spectacular caramel dessert at The Four Seasons. Photo by Elsa Young.

Caramel Dessert

View at The Four Seasons, South Africa

Delicious and sophisticated ice-cream sandwiches. Photograph by Elsa Young.

Ice-cream Sandwiches

Real Simple Magazine, South Africa

Spectacular caramel dessert at The Four Seasons. Photo by Elsa Young.

Caramel Dessert

View at The Four Seasons, South Africa

A dessert of raspberry with lemon sabayon. Photo by Elsa Young.

Raspberry with Lemon Sabayon

Mile 8 cookbook by David Higgs

Toasted rice ice-cream in a wafer cone. Elsa Young Photography.

Toasted Rice Ice-cream

With Asher Stoltz, South Africa

Scrummy caramel tartwith ice-cream on a plate. Photo by Elsa Young.

Caramel Tart

Condé Nast Gourmet Magazine, South Africa

Handmade chocolate truffles. Elsa Young Photography.

Chocolate Truffles

The Chocolate Academy, South Africa

Toasted rice ice-cream in a wafer cone. Elsa Young Photography.

Toasted Rice Ice-cream

With Asher Stoltz, South Africa

Scrummy caramel tartwith ice-cream on a plate. Photo by Elsa Young.

Caramel Tart

Condé Nast Gourmet Magazine, South Africa

Handmade chocolate truffles. Elsa Young Photography.

Chocolate Truffles

The Chocolate Academy, South Africa

Chef's hands holding spun sugar.

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