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BOOST your dessert repertoire for World Baking Day on Sunday, May 16 and whip up a deliciously delicate soufflé with the help of Tryn Restaurant’s talented pastry chef, Mark Festus. Baking up a storm at Steenberg Vineyards for the past 13 years, Festus is an expert at making the perfect soufflé.…
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A WHILE back I went to Stellenbosch to chat to Michael Broughton and Tom Breytenbach about the four new restaurants they are opening, all in the heart of the town. You can read about it here. Cucina was the first on March 9, 2021 and tomorrow, May 11, Stud The Burger Shop opens its window to the…
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THE first weekend of May has traditionally been a time for celebration of olives and olive oil in the Riebeek Valley. Sadly, the festival has been postponed for the second time this year, but that doesn't mean we can't still enjoy the fruit; and even if you can't go to the source, Swartland Wine…
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WHETHER you're going to Boschendal for the day or for the weekend - longer if you're lucky - the food is an experience in itself. In the Deli and The Werf restaurant, almost all the produce is grown or reared on the farm, or sourced from close by. The orchards and garden are beautifully lush and…
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STYLISH Schoone Oordt Country House in Swellendam is presenting a mouth-watering gourmet weekend on May 28 and 29, 2021, to showcase the culinary stars of the historical town and further afield. The charming country hotel is situated in the heart of Swellendam, which connects the Overberg to the…
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THIS Mother's Day, treat your mom to a weekend of absolute relaxation and rejuvenation in the luxurious and safe environment of the five-star Steenberg Hotel & Spa in the heart of the idyllic Constantia Wine Valley. As Mother’s Day draws closer (Sunday, May 9), the time to spoil and give back…
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HEADING out to Paarl on a sunny autumn day is food for the soul, especially if you take time to explore less familiar spots or to discover new offerings at familiar destinations. Autumn is the perfect time for multi-generational visitors to discover this beautiful Boland town. The diverse offerings…
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THERE is so much to do, see, eat, drink and enjoy at Boschendal that even a full 48-hour weekend isn't long enough to fit it all in. But as my mother taught. me, always leave some things not done so you have a reason to return. With this in mind, I've decided to break down my experiences into a…
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IT was only a matter of time, really. UCOOK has been delivering meal kits to our doors since 2014 - measured ingredients and recipes to turn even the most hapless cooks among us into impressive home chefs. Now you can order your meals with perfect wine pairings, making it even easier to impress your…
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SOMERSET WEST’S Vergelegen wine estate has been renowned for its natural beauty and memorable cuisine for more than 300 years, so fans will be delighted they can now recreate their favourite restaurant and picnic dishes, and revel in remarkable new photographs, with the publication of A Cape Table.…
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