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SOUTH AFRICANS love to celebrate September 1 as the beginning of spring (this year I noticed it was leaning towards "Spring Day" and not a statement of the change of seasons), but we still have some chilly weather and rain ahead of us before the official Spring Equinox on September 23. After that,…
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THE Marine Hotel in Hermanus will celebrate the arrival of spring with the launch of a new afternoon tea offering to be served in the elegant Pavilion restaurant overlooking the ocean. The Marine Afternoon Tea by the Seais available on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 2pm and 5pm at R295…
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GROUCHO MARX famously said, "I refuse to join/don't want to belong to any club that would have me as a member". That because there was no Pick n Pay Wine Club back in his day; if there was he would most certainly want to be a member. There's no downside to being part of this club. Not only do you…
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TODAY'S recipes from the South African Mushroom Farmers Association are two of my personal favourites to make. Some people may be intimidated by risotto and I blame MasterChef Australia, where the judges always put so much pressure on contestants... "Oh no, I can't believe she's making risotto!"…
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WHAT is it about July and August that just seems to drag on forever? I swear last month was at least seven weeks long, and August is creeping along just as slowly. "Don't wish your life away," I was told as a child but when you're waiting for payday you can be forgiven for this. The South African…
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THE Waterblommetjie Festival is back this year and promises to be a celebration of all things inspired by this local delicacy. Join hosts Domaine Brahms, Rhebokskloof Wine Estate and Windmeul Kelder on Saturday 3 September for a day of waterblommetjies, wine and family fun. Waterblommetjies…
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THE latest addition to Cape Town’s high tea offerings is the new inner-city option of a continental-style afternoon tea served at Cafe Bailey, Liam Tomlin’s new culinary destination in buzzy Bree Street. On street-level in a historical building, the classic European-style cafe boasts luxe…
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SALSIFY has reopened with a spectacular new look. The restaurant at The Roundhouse, which dates back to 1786, has been given a stylish new look, thanks to the eye of interior designer Jean Francois de Villiers. “It’s four years since we opened and we’ve now reimagined the space, building upon…
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HACIENDA Coastal Mexican - bringing the spirit of Baja California to the tables of Cape Town - has been open for a smidge more than two months. In that time, I've seen many positive reviews and comments online and on social media. Having now eaten there myself, I can tell you all the good things are…
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AVONDALE is well-known for its range of extraordinary award-winning organic and biodynamic slow natural wines as well as being home to the award-winning Faber restaurant, where a series of events are planned. Meet the Craftsmen Dinners Cyclus Comparative Tasting – Thursday, 25th August,…
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