ON the occasion of Heritage Day, BIC has partnered with brand ambassador, chef Benny Masekwameng, to share top braai tips on a budget. Presentation is key: For a breathtaking display, create a platter with the available spread you have. Lay out the products on a wooden board or an oven tray. To enhance aesthetics, simply cut and grill some veggies and add them to your layout. Voila! You’ll…
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This is what weekends at Nederburg are made of
IS there anything more quintessentially South African than a braai? Those in the know will tell you that it’s a way of life here in SA. It’s certainly not just about throwing some meat on the fire and hoping for the best, but rather a special ritual that centres around the joyful preparation and sharing of a tasty meal (usually involving some form of grilled meat) while spending time with family…
Constantia Glen fires up the braai for Heritage Day
WITH spring in the air and the weather warming up, Constantia Glen is pulling out all the stops for Heritage Day with live music and an all South African braai platter available on the menu on Friday, September 24. Indulge in a generous platter for two of tasty lamb spit braai, boerewors, braaibroodjie, pap poppers with peppadew and cheese, chakalaka, mixed salad and olives. Ideal for…
FUN fact: When tasting olive oil it's normal to cough and in fact, premium olive oils are often characterised as one-cough, two-cough or three-cough oil. This can be awkward in the time of the plague.
I've already had enough side eyes when I've swallowed my spit wrong in public and spluttered into my mask, but I outdid myself at the tasting of Tokara's new vintage olive oils last week. It was…
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Celebrating African animation on a global stage in Cape Town
PROUDLY presented by Animation SA, the ninth Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF) takes place from October 1 to 3, 2021 online and in-person at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock.
CTIAF is the largest dedicated African animation festival on the continent. With an exciting hybrid programme of talks, workshop, screenings, producer meetings, business-to-business sessions and more,…
September highlights on Showmax – what we’re watching this month
WHEN I was so much younger and more innocent - three weeks ago when I watched Brand New Cherry Flavor on Netflix - I thought it was quite gory. Well. Let me tell you, Gangs Of London makes Cherry Flavor look like a Saturday morning children's show. Gangsis brutal, and I'm no squeamish prude.
At the time of writing, I'd watched eight of the 10 episodes, which (with the occasional flashback or…
THE Cellars-Hohenort is joining forces with Eagles’ Nest to present a gastronomic event to showcase the bounty of the Constantia Valley. The food and wine pairing dinner will take place on October 1, 2021 in The Conservatoryrestaurant, and will feature a delicious five-course menu presented by executive chef Tronette Dippenaar. Eagles’ Nest winemaker Doug Mylrea will co-host the event to…
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Fireside and feeling fine…winter may be new favourite season
IT'S been a frigid winter, but spring is around the corner. Here are some fireside destinations in an around Cape Town to get you through the last of the chilly days and nights. With its mountains and beaches, it’s a city many think best suited to summer but winter can be just as magnificent a time to explore the Mother City. Sustainable and seasonal produce is served fireside with sweeping…
Five hard seltzers you need to be drinking right now
WITH the myriad of hard seltzers on the market, it takes a lot to stand out. A hard seltzer is a drink made from lightly-flavoured carbonated water but spiked with alcohol. Its rise in the global beverage industry has been nothing short of phenomenal and, while initial uptake was slow, South Africa is fast catching up to the curve.
According to the IWSR (the leading source of data and…
DISCOVER the beauty of the Bottelary region near Stellenbosch from October 1 – 3, when the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC) is hosting its first MTB & Eco-weekend. Bike, hike, sip and taste your way through this off-the-beaten track destination in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES
Mountain bikers can pick from eight self-guided rides at different…
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Class and elegance at new Ember Meat Room in Stellenbosch
EMBER, which opened on August 26, 2021, is focused on meat - which is in the name - and wine. But before that, I have to share that Michael Broughton's famous prawn risotto is on the the menu.
Yes, that prawn risotto. The one from when Michael was at the award-winning Terroir restaurant at Kleine Zalze. The recipe is in his cook book but I had a look and was completely honest with myself: I'll…
Picnics at Quoin Rock are a stylish affair
THE seasons are changing and what better way to welcome the warmer weather than with an al fresco farm picnic experience at Quoin Rock Wine Estate.
Nothing beats a stylish picnic in a natural environment with a breath-taking backdrop. Situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands, Quoin Rock’s picnic offers fresh-air dining with comfortable seating, dedicated service, and superb wines to…
THE movers and the shakers, the go-getters and the trendsetters, are getting a wine that sees the lighter side of life and chooses to live for today. Enter Big Mouth Wines.
Big Mouth Wines is bold in flavour, volume and packaging. Available in striking 3L boxes, Big Mouth Wines is different, and somewhat provocative. It is the perfect solution for the everyday non-fussy wine drinker. With…
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Golfing on the Garden Route with The Plettenberg
GOLF enthusiasts are invited to head for the Garden Route where The Plettenberg and Fancourt have put together a special offer that includes the opportunity to play no less than three of SA’s top golf courses. Valid until December 10, 2021, locals can experience the famed "Plett feeling" with The Plettenberg’s Putt & Plett special from just R2515 per person sharing per night, including a round…
Enjoy citrus forward classic American cocktails
SOUTH AFRICA offers an abundance of juicy citrus fruits, perfect to enjoy in citrus-forward classic cocktails like the Blinker and the Daiquiri. By adding fresh in-season local citrus juices, cocktail lovers can serve up a taste sensation on a sunny day.
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States' (DISCUS) Cheers! Spirits from the USAcampaign in South Africa hosted an interactive…