NEDERBURG is calling on carnivores to indulge when meat maestros Pete Goffe-Wood and Steven Maresch appear at the Paarl winery’s restaurant, The Manor. They will be creating a fabulous five-course meal on the nights of 29 and 30 July. Everything (except for dessert!) will involve meat.
Well-known to South Africans as a judge on Masterchef SA and The Ultimate Braai Master, Goffe-Wood…
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Creation Wines – a balm for mind, body and soul
WHAT if - hear me out - you could eat a delicious almost exclusively vegan meal, without even realising it? In all my years as a food writer, I've been happy to eat almost anything (late-in-life allergies notwithstanding), which has been very useful, allowing me to enjoy meat, dairy, and yes vegetables too. I love vegetables, but I don't think I could go full-time vegan. No butter, eggs or cheese?…
Add some mushroom breads to your mushroom soup
LAST week we shared some winter warming soup recipes from the South African Mushroom Farmers' Association. Here are some breads to go with them, or to eat on their own. Because bread is life. The methods are long but the results are worth the effort.
MUSHROOM BREADSTICKS WITH MUSHROOM TZATZIKI
Makes 18 breadsticks
Ingredients
250g baby portabellini / baby button mushrooms, sliced …
THE countdown to the annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival has begun. There are just weeks to go before it opens as the centrepiece of Wine Town Stellenbosch, a celebration of the humble grape from 4 to 9 August.
Inaugurated last year, Wine Town Stellenbosch features a diverse series of events and experiences designed to offer something for everyone. Among them are live music performances, farm…
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9th South African International Ballet Competition at Artscape
TALENTED ballet dancers from South Africa and around the world will be gathering at the Artscape Opera House from 26 to 30 July for the 9th South African International Ballet Competition (SAIUBC). In exciting news, the full international jury will be adjudicating in person, for the first time in two years. The SAIBC, launched in 2008 by founder and CEO Dirk Badenhorst is lauded as the most…
New season of Barry keeps it dark and funny on Showmax in July
NO naming and shaming but there are some series that are utterly incomprehensible. I'm not talking about sharp, intelligent series that exercise the brain and bring joy like an Amor Towles novel does, because we love those; I mean the ones that when a new season begins and you can't remember what happened so you watch six YouTube recap videos and read several articles online, all of which ring…
WHEN you think of gin, you probably think of lazy summer afternoons and gazing off into the picturesque distance without a care in the world. Just because it’s winter it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your favourite drink. Here are some warm gin cocktails to serve on chilly nights.
HOT NEGRONIIngredients
1 part Sipsmith London Dry Gin
1 part Campari
1 part sweet vermouth…
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Mmabatho Molefe is SA’s next big thing on the international scene
MMBATHO MOLEFE’S modern Zulu restaurant, Emazulwini, at the V&A Waterfront’s Makers Landing, has made waves in the local dining scene; now the young head chef’s visionary culinary interpretations have scored her a spot on The World's 50 Best’s 50 Next list.
The second list of 50 Next celebrates 50 people aged 35 and under who are shaping the worldwide gastronomy scene, giving their work…
The Poké Co’s 5th store in 4 years now open in the Cape winelands
POKÉ is all the flavours we love in sushi, rediscovered in a unique, spontaneous, and convenient way. And now health-conscious lovers of fresh, uncomplicated, honest food in Stellenbosch can enjoy this fast, casual-dining experience at the Poké Co’s fifth store at 27 Plein Street.
Besides the core offering of poké bowls, the menu includes smoothie bowls, healthy-breakfasts, poké burritos…
JOIN Tintswalo Boulders and talented young chef Callan Austin for a culinary masterclass weekend from July 22-24 and learn the art of creating delectable dishes with sustainable ingredients foraged from nature.
In 2021 Callan was crowned the first international winner of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Award for Social Responsibility in Milan. His work experience includes stints at some of…
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Nothing better than hot soup on a chilly night
THIS month The South African Mushroom Farmers' Association has shared some super duper soup recipes, just the ticket for cold days and nights. Tune in again next week for three bread recipes that you can make as a side dish for your soup, as a starter, or simply on their own. For more information, click here.
BROTHY CHICKEN & MUSHROOM SOUPServes 6-8
Ingredients
Broth base:
6…
Van Loveren’s Rhino Run expands conservation grant to SANParks
VAN LOVEREN Family Vineyards has sealed an agreement with SANParks that will see every sale of Rhino Run Organic Wine contribute to the conservation of South Africa’s natural heritage. SANParks is the organisation responsible for managing South Africa’s national parks and is now the second beneficiary to benefit from this range.
Rhino Run was established in 2013 from inspiration of Dr Ian…
AMAZINK, a restaurant in the heart of Kayamandi, featured in the second season of popular TV show In Die Sop. Covid travel restrictions delivered a severe blow to the tourism and hospitality industry; kykNET's In Die Sopwith Bertus Basson has breathed new life into the space.
As South Africa's first township dinner theatre, Amazink was beloved by locals and tourists. It featured vibrant and…
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Welcoming winter destinations in and around Paarl
VISITORS to the beautiful town of Paarl have reason to smile as they can once again enjoy the freedom of exploring the local sites, tastes and tourism treats without the restriction of a mask.
Paarl’s menu of things to do caters for all ages and dishes up experiences for adventurers, wine enthusiasts, gourmands, nature lovers, historians and those who simply enjoy life.
On 18 July, the world…
The Cellars-Hohenort introduces deliciously decadent high tea
IS there anything more civilised than afternoon tea? Yes, morning tea. Same with naps; traditionally they are taken in the afternoon but I am a strong supporter of the morning nap.Not as a replacement, but a supplement. Mail me for more advice.
At The Cellars-Hohenort, you can now enjoy a deliciously indulgent high tea, morning and/or afternoon. You can nap too, if you have a room. These things…