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TOKARA, the proud family owned producer of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon on the foothills of the Simonsberg, understands how to coax the best expression of this cornerstone variety. “Cabernet Sauvignon is king in Stellenbosch and it is here on the slopes of the Simonsberg that it all comes…
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THE invitation to "rediscover" Nerderbug's Heritage Heroes range gave the venue as JAN Innovation Studio. Oh that's nice, I thought; I haven't been there. That it also said "the wines will be presented with a selection of carefully created culinary creations by Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen" didn't…
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THIS week is all about Easter, wherever you look...hot cross buns, pickled fish, roast leg lamb...all delicious, all traditional. But it is a long weekend, so there are four days of cooking and feasting ahead. Why not try something different with these SA craft beer and mushroom dish pairings? With…
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WHEN it comes to Easter food traditions, pickled fish is a firm family favourite, one that has every auntie competing over whose masala mix is the best, which fish you should use, or how crunchy the onions should be. Steenberg's executive chef Kerry Kilpin share her recipe that she uses at Tryn …
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POPULAR celebrity chef Siba Mtongana has not only broken through industry barriers, she has also proved that if you build it, people will come. Despite achieving global success with her own televised food show and internationally acclaimed cookbook, by 2020 the multiple award-winning chef had yet…
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EASTER is not only a religious festival and cultural holiday but also a time for friends and family to get together and share a memorable lunch or dinner. The chefs at Capsicum Culinary Studio, South Africa’s largest culinary school with six campuses across the country, share their favourite Easter…
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EASTER weekend is all about long, lavish brunches, lazing on the patio and sipping Mimosas with friends. Whether you are staying home or getting away for the weekend, be sure to include KWV Sparkling Wine in the mix for uplifting, happy times. Available in Cuvée Brut and Demi-Sec, there is a KWV…
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WHEN it is said an event is suitable for everyone, the Boerebraai at Middelvlei is what they mean. When we were there this past weekend, between all the "normal" guests, there was a group which appeared to be a bachelor's party, with everyone dressed in shorts (some much shorter than others) and…
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SOUTH AFRICAN culinary greats were honoured at the prestigious Luxe Restaurant Awards, which acknowledge the finest contributions to the SA restaurant industry. The winners were announced to an intimate audience of 100 leading industry figures at the trendy Ethos Restaurant in Rosebank,…
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AFTER more than two years of no festivals, the team at Perdeberg Winery is getting the farm in tip top shape, ready to welcome visitors back for the popular Pinotage & Biltong Festival. The event, which takes place over the weekend of 23 and 24 April, promises to be a fun day for young and old.…
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