TOTAL relaxation was always the plan. Weekends away sometimes run the risk of becoming over-thought, with every minute and every hour accounted for with an itinerary of eating, drinking, activities in the area, and whatnot. Sure, you can do all that at Penhill Farm but you don’t have to. “It’s rare to find a country […]
FOUNDED in 1963, Nuy Winery’s first wine were released in 1978 – 12 bottle case cost R9. Across three ranges, the wines today are still reasonably priced, and its Barbieri Idro Rooi Muskadel 2015, a fortified Muscat de Frontignan matured for five years in oak barrels, recently (in May 2023) won a platinum award at the […]
CAUSE|EFFECT Vineyard Stellenbosch at Morgenhof Wine Estate, in collaboration with the South African Brandy Foundation, is hosting a mini brandy and cocktail festival over the weekend of 24 and 25 June, from 3pm to 8pm and 12pm to 6pm respectively. Experience world class brandies from a barrelful of distilleries including Boschendal and Sydney Back (DGB), […]
THE exhibition at The Palms in Woodstock until July 15, Kevin Atkinson: Art and Life takes its title from the magnificent book of the same name, edited by Marilyn Martin and published in 2022. And, like the book, it situates Atkinson in relation to the important figures in his life – namely his family and […]
CAPE TOWN-based food design specialists Studio H will launch its millet report (2023 is the International Year of Millets) at Decorex Cape Town through a striking interactive installation called Don’t Feed the Birds. The title was drawn from the discovery that it’s almost impossible to find millet that is fit for human consumption in South […]
A WINTER menu is an excellent way to provide guests with an authentic experience of a region’s local cuisine. It evokes visions of heart-warming and comforting dishes that nourish both the body and soul, such as savoury soups, stews, braised meats, and roasted root vegetables. This winter, Kerry Kilpin, executive chef of Steenberg’s Tryn restaurant […]
THIS Saturday, June 10, is World Gin Day, although nobody is going to argue with drinking their favourite tipple on any day of the year. The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association has these scrumptious recipes and gin pairings for you to try. MINI MUSHROOM TACOS Ingredients 8 mini soft shell tortillas Pickled red onion ½ […]
IT is but two weeks until the winter solstice, by which I rule my life, and the days will slowly begin to grow longer and perhaps I can still find the full sun the freesia bulbs are demanding so as to flower in spring. In the meantime, however, temperatures have been plummeting and we’ve had […]
REITUMETSE KHOLUMO, an entrepreneur passionate about preserving ancient traditions and creating employment, has founded Kwela Brews, a for-profit social enterprise. Kwela Brews collaborates with homebrewers of traditional African beer, known as umqombothi, providing support to produce nutritious beverages safely, efficiently, and profitably. By acting as a distribution channel, it facilitates market access for home brewers, […]
IT doesn’t get more South African than this: Lazy Makoti, J’Something and Amarula Cream Liqueur are teaming up to create a cookbook celebrating the unique tastes of the country and the creativity of home chefs. The celebrated celebrity chefs will curate a selection of recipes submitted by the people of Mzansi for the #TheGreatMarulaMenu cookbook. Everyone is […]