RENOWNED the world over as "black gold", the culinary delicacy of fresh truffles is often a hot topic for conversation - not only for their fetching price and scarcity, but mostly for the captivating way in which they add unmistakable dimension to a dining experience.
Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek is proudly the first wine estate in South Africa to both cultivate and sell black Perigord…
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Sourcing local, traceable seafood just got easier with Abalobi
ABALOBI has unveiled a new convenience range of deli products, including Cape Bream, Yellowtail, Carpenter and Southern Mullet (Harder). This new range of filleted or portioned ‘Fish With A Story’ is delivered vacuum-packed and blast-frozen for guaranteed freshness – available for order via the ABALOBI Marketplace app, and soon through partners.
ABALOBI is a South African-based, global…
This mushroom dish with Shiraz makes every day a wine day
IT'S National Wine Day somewhere in the world but every day is wine day here at Eat Play Drink HQ. The succulent ripe fruit flavours of Saronsberg Life is Fine Shiraz work perfectly to balance the richness of this creamy stroganoff. The wine has a deep, dark purple colour with scents of violets and delicate spice. The mouth-feel has depth and a layered fruity finish which balances the very savoury…
WWF South Africa is delighted to announce that five more wine farms have been welcomed into its prestigious Conservation Champion programme, bringing to 55 the total number of WWF Conservation Champions in the Cape Winelands, which overlaps two major global biodiversity hotspots – the Cape Floral Kingdom and the Succulent Karoo.
Biodiversity loss is among the top environmental risks according…
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Truth Coffee’s freshly baked sourdough took a year to perfect
NO additives. No preservatives. No mess, but plenty of fuss. Truth Coffee’s resident baker Kelly Mukendi has committed to baking bread the hard way – and the results of this effort are fast becoming a city favourite.
Kelly’s culinary journey began in 2018 as an apprentice to the Michelin star pastry chef Kamal Hamzoui, and with the guidance of artisan collaborators MF&Cie, Kelly has…
The Nederburg launch event, and the wonderful food collaborators
AS you will have read - I hope - the preceding post about Nederburg's new Double Barrel Reserve, you will know how it was made, and what to expect in the bottle. Utter deliciousness. To celebrate its debut, Nederburg hosted a long table lunch in front of its Manor House, emceed by Guy McDonald (pictured below).
It was a glorious autumn day, and the table was decked with flower displays that…
NEVER underestimate the power of a simple detail. It can transform even the excellent into the exceptional,” says Niël Groenewald, MD of Nederburg. “Ask anyone who treasures their craft, who works fully with their hands, heart and mind, and they will tell you the same.”
He is referring to Nederburg’s exciting new Double Barrel Reserve, a Bordeaux-style wine with a special new touch. It brings…
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M-Net to premiere intriguing new South African drama, Desert Rose
A homespun tale of good versus evil, the eight-episode series begins on 2 June at 8.30pm. When Eben Greyling, the young son of an absent father refuses a request from the family’s benefactor Van As to go fishing, it breaks the shackles of a long-time agreement – but the debt will not disappear. Someone has to pay. The consequences of the broken agreement set off a series of escalating events as…
Unbox Pearly Bay’s stylish new wines for everyday enjoyment
PEARLY BAY, the stylish range of easy drinking wines that resonate carefree living and happy moments, is now available in generous 3-litre box wines, ideal for everyday enjoyment.
Big on taste, convenience and value the packs come in three delicious wines for all tastes and occasions. The crisp and refreshing Dry White bursts with tropical fruit, while the fruity and fresh Smooth Red has an…
AS the weather grows cooler, Capetonians can look forward to a traditional restaurant phenomenon: the winter special. Steenberg has two award-winning eateries on its immaculate grounds with spectacular vistas of mountains and vineyards, presided over by executive chef Kerry Kilpin.
The Hearty & Homely lunch special at BistroSixteen82 features inventive dishes that complement the finest…
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Dry aged fish now available in South Africa, from Cape Fish
KURT HILL of Cape Fish, purveyor, as you’d expect, of quality fresh fish - and now dry aged fish too, tells us more.
Dry aged fish? Why? “Well,” says Kurt, “it’s cleaner tasting, for one thing. It’s also more tender and just as delicious - or more so - than fresh fish, but without that fishy smell.”
So it’s dry - like biltong or that West Coast delicacy, bokkoms, but without the strong…
Go Dark this winter with first vintage of Paserene’s broody Syrah
THE boutique Franschhoek winery Paserene’s first release of Dark – a full-bodied and broody 2018 Syrah in its Elements range – is a fine ambassador of the winemaker’s pursuit for appealing and authentic expression.
Showing notes of spicy treacle, cherries, and antique leather, this Syrah was crafted from a combination of grapes grown in clay soils in Tulbagh, and sand in Franschhoek. These two…
WITH Africa Day coming up on 25 May, M-Net is proud to announce M-Net Movies AfroCinema pop-up, an exciting channel that will celebrate and showcase the best festival movies from across the continent, with films from countries including Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, and more. The channel will run from Friday 20 May to Sunday 29 May, and will be available on DStv Channel 198.
The…
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Durbanville Wine Valley unveils landmark Sauvignon Blanc
THE inaugural vintage of a milestone Sauvignon blanc wine has been released by the 13 wineries of the Durbanville Wine Valley that supplied the wine for its making. While collaborations of this scale are rare, it is the region’s reputation for pioneering and award-winning Sauvignon Blanc that makes this an outstanding contribution to the pantheon of South African wine.
The cool, two…
Savour the quintessential pairing at Stellenbosch Hills
THE fun returns to Stellenbosch Hills this month with a delicious opportunity to savour two ageless companions. The popular Stellenbosch Hills Wine & Cheese Pairing is a chance to gather up friends and family for a light-hearted and tasty excursion to the heart of South African wine country.
Over the years, its Wine & Cheese Pairing has become a popular activity and this year promises…