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WHAT began as a blending mistake, a few years ago, between a tank of Noble Late Harvest red wine and some brandy spirit in the cellar, turned into Blaauwklippen’s most beautiful "blending blunder" - the Before & After. Or also known as a Christmas-in-a-bottle experience. Presented in the most…
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THE potato is one of the world's favourite foods, beloved for its versatility and adaptability for all types of dishes and snacks.

The potato can be cooked in a variety of ways, fried, baked, boiled, steamed, roasted, microwaved or sauteed; they can be used in soups, salads, main courses, breads,

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BROOKDALE ESTATE in the Paarl winelands has launched a special offer for SA residents offering luxury accommodation in the Manor House at R3450 per room per night. The offer is valid until 30 September 2023, and includes breakfast, as well as a complimentary wine tasting for two at the tasting room.…
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WITH seven weeks to go before voting closes, this year’s Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge is hotter than a wood-fired oven, with a close tussle for the top spot between last year’s winner Ferdinando’s (Observatory, Cape Town), 2021 winner and last year’s runner up, Gino’s (of Robertsham,…
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LA Petite Ferme  – the name translates simply as "the small farm" – in Franschhoek has over decades, grown and evolved into a memorable winelands destination that today includes a boutique hotel, an award-winning restaurant which serves country cuisine with a fresh contemporary touch, an  acclaimed…
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ARGUABLY the only cast member from Big Bang Theory to have a decent follow-up career, Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant) is on M-Net 101 at 8pm from August 7 in her new show, Based On A True Story, produced by Jason Bateman (Ozark). It will also be available on Showmax. Cuoco plays Ava, a realtor…
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IN honour of Women's Month in South Africa, Backsberg Family Wines celebrates all women who break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and contribute to the advancement and successes of their industries, communities, families and homes. Prepare for spring, the upcoming warmer weather, and promise of…
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UNDER any other circumstance I would not be caught dead watching a sport-related show of any kind, but my trusted insider at Showmax previously recommended season one of Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty, and I loved it. Season two drops from today with episodes weekly on Mondays, because…
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LA MOTTE Wine Estate has announced the second season of JAN Franschhoek, from September 2023 to April 2024. This exceptional, seasonal food and wine experience combines the nostalgia of a South African family table with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s sense of culinary innovation and promises to…
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THE eagerly anticipated Solo Studios – Intimate Art Encounters returns to the Riebeek Valley this month with what promises to be another highlight on the cultural calendar. Seventeen artists’ studios will be open to the public over the weekend of 18 to 20 August, with seven of these artists…
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