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THERE was a time in my life when I launched myself at every opportunity to do something stupid and/or exciting - and claim it to be my job. I'm talking about jumping out of aeroplanes, abseiling off Table Mountain, scuba diving with sharks, that thing at Ratanga Junction where they put you in a…
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THE tireless work of South African non-profit organisation Reach for Recovery (R4R) is funded each year by the Power of Pink campaign, a South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association’s (SAMFA) initiative. R1 from every pink punnet of fresh mushrooms sold nationally at Pick n Pay stores during…
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MEET Danielle Adams, one of the Western Cape’s young food stars who, at the tender age of 24, has been appointed head chef at Cassia Restaurant, at the Nitida Wine Farm in the Durbanville Valley. Adams, who is from Kuils River, has always had an affinity for food and the feelings and memories…
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IN celebration of National Braai Day tomorrow, September 24, Jan Braai’s newly launched range of Potjie Sauces hopes to inspire South African’s to unite around the fire by adding zest and relish to the age-old potjiekos favourites - a dish best prepared with a variety of ingredients, typically meat…
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BE part of Roodeberg’s remarkable legacy by creating your own stories around this Classic Red Blend that has stood the test of time for over 70 years. In celebration of Roodeberg’s legendary standing, the new 2020 vintage has been released in a limited edition storytelling gift pack that takes you…
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BROOKDALE ESTATE has introduced private wine and dine experiences with special menus created by executive chef Gary Coetzee. Small groups of up to 12 people are catered for with brunch, lunch or cocktail menus custom designed and personalised to the taste of guests. There is an option of wine…
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IT is with such enormous pride and joy that I write this, a few hours after Creation Wines placed 10th in World's Best Vineyards for 2021, as well as the Best Vineyard In Africa. Also in the top 50 are Delaire Graaff and Klein Constantia. Of course, I'm not really surprised; Creation is a place…
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WITH his Festive Fruitcake Charity Drive, chef Mynhardt Joubert feels a sense of renewed hope that the end of winter will give way to new beginnings and opportunities.  The cake’s special ingredient is hope, he says. "I learnt its power first hand this year. Hope is strong; it makes you believe…
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GLENCAIRN’S popular family restaurant Deep South Eatery, has launched sushi-making classes for small groups of up to four people. The restaurant has gained a reputation for its delicious, freshly made signature sushi that includes The South Reloaded and Classic Rock Shrimp Maki. Sushi enthusiasts…
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WRITE drunk, edit sober - Ernest Hemingway apparently never said, but someone did. So here goes. I'll admit to "tipsy" because a fair measure of the bottle of Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir went into the risotto - a leisurely dish which requires a glass of wine at hand (and another for when…
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