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ROOIBOS has come a long way, and Carmién Tea in particular has an incredible range of rooibos products from, yes, salad dressings to gin. Currently I am working my way through a selection of flavoured infusions which arrived just before Christmas. There's the good old "ordinary" organic rooibos,…
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A PICNIC in the garden, an afternoon lounging at the pool, a lavish harvest table lunch, sundowners on the terrace, or a relaxing treatment at the spa - it's all about summer indulgence at the Mount Nelson, a Belmond hotel. Choose one, or a combination of these luxurious treats, and aim even higher…
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PASSION fruit is a firm favourite South African flavour during summer. With these tropical fruits now in season, we have a fabulous tried-and-tested recipe by renowned executive chef Kerry Kilpin from Steenberg Wine Estate. Says Kerry of this mouthwatering recipe: "Over the years, passion fruit…
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MY first mistake was thinking, rather arrogantly, that because of things being what they are, I'd be able to book a table 24 hours in advance. Wrong! Not when it's Tortuga Loca, which has only been open a few months but has swiftly garnered itself a popularity that is entirely justified. The nice…
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AS the year winds down and I am on my second to last post for 2021, I am looking forward to some quality me-time over the next couple of weeks. That means doing only the things that bring me joy and happiness, and includes watching TV. It means I can rewatch all the series I've begun and not…
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ONCE I have entered the lobby, been relieved of my bags, and dispatched the niceties of being welcomed back to the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa, is it rude to enquire: "Where is the cat?" Naturally I am there for the luxurious room and the extravagantly mirrored bathrooms. The gin, and the sushi.…
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AS I drove into Franschhoek along first the R44 then the R45, I was enchanted by how lush and green it looked, courtesy of a wonderfully wet winter and a deliciously damp spring. We're into the downhill stretch of December and this very week I wore long sleeves and put an extra blanket on my bed…
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A WORD of advice: while the menu says antipasti - which means "any of various typically Italian hors d'oeuvres also : a plate of these served especially as the first course of a meal" - the portions at the restaurant at the Terra del Capo tasting room in Franschhoek are extremely generous. I did…
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FOR a story about wine, there's a dearth of wine pics here. Plenty of food though, which I've sprinkled throughout the copy. Somehow, during the extended tasting with owner, wine director and cellar master Takuan von Arnim, and the wide ranging conversation about other things too, like music and…
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SUMMER tastes like gin and tonic - change my mind. Societi Bistro launched its new seasonal menu with a fabulous party a few weeks back, and is keeping the momentum going by hosting the first of a series of Summer Gin Festivals on Saturday, November 27 from 12pm to 3pm. The Summer Gin Festivals…
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IN the mood to groove to the upbeat tunes of some of Cape Town’s legendary DJs like Tamara Chetty, DJ Willy, Dilo Xclusiv and Shylo? Then make your way to Nederburg in Paarl on Saturday, 27 November, for an exciting outdoor live music experience on the sprawling lawn surrounding the winery’s The…
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DEEP South Eatery in Glencairn is a fabulous all-round-people-pleasing venue. It has a bar where you can watch sport. It serves amazing burgers and pizzas. Saturdays and Sundays are earmarked for scrumptious breakfasts with a view of the ocean. There's a huge outdoor area for children to run around…
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