STUCK for a simple, but great food-and-wine recipe? Stellenbosch Hills always has your back, thanks to its diverse range of sumptuous food-friendly wines. Specifically with colder months in mind, the winery behind some of South Africa’s most trusted, go-to brands has commissioned a recipe for a hearty dish that pairs with its latest red and white wines.
The dish also happens to be meatless – so…
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Polished Heritage Heroes show Nederburg’s new momentum
THE invitation to "rediscover" Nerderbug's Heritage Heroes range gave the venue as JAN Innovation Studio. Oh that's nice, I thought; I haven't been there. That it also said "the wines will be presented with a selection of carefully created culinary creations by Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen" didn't really register. Between his Michelin-star restaurant in Nice and Klein JAN in the Kalahari, one…
Mama Mia! A Mother’s Day show to honour all the special women
MOTHERS, daughters and families are all in for a treat this Mother’s Day, as a show is set to take place honouring those women near and dear to our hearts, from 8pm on May 7 at the Good Hope Christian Centre in Ottery. The inaugural Mother’s Day production, Mama Mia! A Mothers Day Special, is poised to entertain local audiences with stellar music, great comedy, motivation and lots of dancing…
AUTUMN is the season for apple picking in the Ceres Valley and the eagerly awaited time for the Loxtonia team to transform their farm fresh bounty into delicious cider from orchard to bottle.
Delicious to the core, made with 100% freshly pressed and naturally fermented home-grown apples, Loxtonia has an award winning cider for every taste.
As the cooler weather starts to unfold, the…
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Steenberg Five Lives Red Blend chronicles life of Catharina Ras
STEENBERG Vineyards has released an exciting new Bordeaux-style red blend in recognition of the life-long resilience and courage of their pioneering 17th century founder, Catharina Ras, and we celebrated with a fabulous lunch at Tryn last week.
It's called Five Lives Red Blend, which kind of makes you think it contains all the Bordeaux varieties but it is in fact a silky fusion of just Merlot…
Be different – try some craft beer and mushrooms recipes
THIS week is all about Easter, wherever you look...hot cross buns, pickled fish, roast leg lamb...all delicious, all traditional. But it is a long weekend, so there are four days of cooking and feasting ahead. Why not try something different with these SA craft beer and mushroom dish pairings? With thanks to the South African Mushroom Farmers' Association.
Cheese & Mushroom Loaded Baguette…
WHEN it comes to Easter food traditions, pickled fish is a firm family favourite, one that has every auntie competing over whose masala mix is the best, which fish you should use, or how crunchy the onions should be. Steenberg's executive chef Kerry Kilpin share her recipe that she uses at Tryn restaurant at Steenberg Farm. Kerry uses Cape Bream as she says it's a versatile fish that can be…
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Siba The Restaurant expands fine dining space at The Table Bay
POPULAR celebrity chef Siba Mtongana has not only broken through industry barriers, she has also proved that if you build it, people will come.
Despite achieving global success with her own televised food show and internationally acclaimed cookbook, by 2020 the multiple award-winning chef had yet to open her own restaurant. At the outset of the pandemic Siba bucked the trend by opening Siba The…
Get into the kitchen with these Easter recipes
EASTER is not only a religious festival and cultural holiday but also a time for friends and family to get together and share a memorable lunch or dinner. The chefs at Capsicum Culinary Studio, South Africa’s largest culinary school with six campuses across the country, share their favourite Easter recipes. Here’s what they will be cooking this weekend.
Hot Cross BunsWhat would Easter be…
EASTER weekend is all about long, lavish brunches, lazing on the patio and sipping Mimosas with friends. Whether you are staying home or getting away for the weekend, be sure to include KWV Sparkling Wine in the mix for uplifting, happy times.
Available in Cuvée Brut and Demi-Sec, there is a KWV Sparkling Wine for all tastes and occasions. These stylish bubblies are an easy fit for people who…
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Hang up your tongs and enjoy Middelvlei’s boerebraai
WHEN it is said an event is suitable for everyone, the Boerebraai at Middelvlei is what they mean. When we were there this past weekend, between all the "normal" guests, there was a group which appeared to be a bachelor's party, with everyone dressed in shorts (some much shorter than others) and stripy socks, and at least one, maybe two, children's parties. They move around a lot, so it's hard to…
Fourth annual Luxe Restaurant Awards winners announced
SOUTH AFRICAN culinary greats were honoured at the prestigious Luxe Restaurant Awards, which acknowledge the finest contributions to the SA restaurant industry. The winners were announced to an intimate audience of 100 leading industry figures at the trendy Ethos Restaurant in Rosebank, Johannesburg. Those in attendance included celebrated chefs James Gaag, The Lazy Makoti, Siba Mtongana and…
EXPERIENCE Tokara in all its autumn splendour when this acclaimed Stellenbosch family wine and olive estate opens its extensive farm garden to the public for the annual Rare Plant Fair on Saturday, 23 April 2022.
Meander through tranquil walks dotted with sculptures by local artists while taking in the magnificent vistas over the large garden dam. The dedicated indigenous garden, textures in…
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Discover hidden gems at this year’s Pinotage & Biltong Festival
AFTER more than two years of no festivals, the team at Perdeberg Winery is getting the farm in tip top shape, ready to welcome visitors back for the popular Pinotage & Biltong Festival. The event, which takes place over the weekend of 23 and 24 April, promises to be a fun day for young and old. Situated at the foothills of the Paardeberg Mountain in Paarl, it's the perfect excuse to escape the…
Loxtonia ups the tempo with Cider Experience in the Ceres Valley
ROUND up the crew and make your way to the Ceres Valley on Saturday, 23 April for the ultimate foot tapping Cider Experience at Loxtonia apple farm.
Whether you prefer your Loxtonia cider by the ice bucket or on-tap, you can try them all while getting into the groove with popular Boland balladeer and cover artist, Juan Casey. A well-respected artist on the local music scene, Juan has shared the…