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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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ON the occasion of Heritage Day, BIC has partnered with brand ambassador, chef Benny Masekwameng, to share top braai tips on a budget. Presentation is key: For a breathtaking display, create a platter with the available spread you have. Lay out the products on a wooden board or an oven tray.…
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IS there anything more quintessentially South African than a braai? Those in the know will tell you that it’s a way of life here in SA. It’s certainly not just about throwing some meat on the fire and hoping for the best, but rather a special ritual that centres around the joyful preparation and…
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WITH spring in the air and the weather warming up, Constantia Glen is pulling out all the stops for Heritage Day with live music and an all South African braai platter available on the menu on Friday, September 24. Indulge in a generous platter for two of tasty lamb spit braai, boerewors,…
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FUN fact: When tasting olive oil it's normal to cough and in fact, premium olive oils are often characterised as one-cough, two-cough or three-cough oil. This can be awkward in the time of the plague. I've already had enough side eyes when I've swallowed my spit wrong in public and spluttered…
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THE Cellars-Hohenort is joining forces with Eagles’ Nest to present a gastronomic event to showcase the bounty of the Constantia Valley. The food and wine pairing dinner will take place on October 1, 2021 in The Conservatoryrestaurant, and will feature a delicious five-course menu presented by…
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IT'S been a frigid winter, but spring is around the corner. Here are some fireside destinations in an around Cape Town to get you through the last of the chilly days and nights. With its mountains and beaches, it’s a city many think best suited to summer but winter can be just as magnificent a time…
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DISCOVER the beauty of the Bottelary region near Stellenbosch from October 1 – 3, when the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC) is hosting its first MTB & Eco-weekend. Bike, hike, sip and taste your way through this off-the-beaten track destination in the heart of the Cape Winelands.…
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EMBER, which opened on August 26, 2021, is focused on meat - which is in the name - and wine. But before that, I have to share that Michael Broughton's famous prawn risotto is on the the menu. Yes, that prawn risotto. The one from when Michael was at the award-winning Terroir restaurant at Kleine…
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