THE boutique Franschhoek winery Paserene’s first release of Dark – a full-bodied and broody 2018 Syrah in its Elements range – is a fine ambassador of the winemaker’s pursuit for appealing and authentic expression. Showing notes of spicy treacle, cherries, and antique leather, this Syrah was crafted from a combination of grapes grown in clay […]
WITH Africa Day coming up on 25 May, M-Net is proud to announce M-Net Movies AfroCinema pop-up, an exciting channel that will celebrate and showcase the best festival movies from across the continent, with films from countries including Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, and more. The channel will run from Friday 20 May to Sunday 29 May, […]
THE inaugural vintage of a milestone Sauvignon blanc wine has been released by the 13 wineries of the Durbanville Wine Valley that supplied the wine for its making. While collaborations of this scale are rare, it is the region’s reputation for pioneering and award-winning Sauvignon Blanc that makes this an outstanding contribution to the pantheon […]
THE fun returns to Stellenbosch Hills this month with a delicious opportunity to savour two ageless companions. The popular Stellenbosch Hills Wine & Cheese Pairing is a chance to gather up friends and family for a light-hearted and tasty excursion to the heart of South African wine country. Over the years, its Wine & Cheese […]
COME to Cape Town to find your freedom in the Third Greatest City on Earth! This is according to the Daily Telegraph’s survey, which assessed cities based on multiple metrics. The Mother City took a podium position primarily because of its sensational topography and geography. It was the only African city to make the list. […]
LOOKING for a tasty vegan dish to impress your family or friends? Try your hand at this delicious Table Bay hotel inspired recipe that you can easily prepare at home. Compile a small list of ingredients that you may need, get out your pots, heat the stove and get ready to enjoy fine dining cooking […]
THIS comes as no surprise to me, but I am able to spend an extraordinary amount of time simply sitting and watching the ocean. Which is what happened when I spent a couple of days at the Arniston Spa Hotel. You will find many lists online detailing the things to do in Arniston. Some of […]
THE College of Magic will take to the stage of the Artscape Theatre from June 1-4 with its largest production in 12 years, The Magic Key Young wonder-workers are gearing up for a spectacular live experience full of magic, drama, comedy, juggling and a ton of fun and the whole family is invited to join […]
EVERY week is vegetarian week when you love mushrooms. Here are four delicious and healthy new recipes from The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association for you to try during National Vegetarian Week. Buttons & Beans on Toast Serves 4 Ingredients Breadcrumb topping: 2 Tbsp butter 50g / ½ cup breadcrumbs Zest of 1 lemon 2 […]
THIS past weekend I watched the HBO documentary series – two parts – I Love You, Now Die The Commonwealth v Michelle Carter on Showmax. From May 23, The Girl From Plainville will be on the platform, a drama series inspired from these dreadful true events. In July 2014, Michelle Carter encouraged her boyfriend Conrad […]