TAKE a moment’s respite from life's stresses and share much treasured bonding time with your child in the warm and nurturing environment of Steenberg Spa. A magical one-on-one pamper session with your little one is a precious opportunity to revitalise and de-stress, and create unforgettable memories far away from life’s daily distractions and responsibilities.
To make children feel extra…
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Really Good quality cultivars are also Really Good for community
ROBERTSON Winery has established a long-standing reputation as a producer of good wines both on your palate and your pocket, and is now doing good by dedicating its most loved and award-winning cultivars to become part of a special Really Good wine range. This gives South Africans an opportunity to savour good wine that is also doing good things for the local community, culminating in the…
A West Coast welcome at Hilda’s Kitchen, with Groote Post wines
RIGHT now is the best time to be planning your trip up the West Coast to see the spring flowers. Groote Post is about an hour's drive from Cape Town and is a great place to stop for lunch - Wednesdays to Sundays - and taste some super wines, from the Old Man's Blends to MCC to stars like Seasalter and Salt Of The Earth. They even make a Riesling.
On my way to Darling, I visited for a meal at…
DIGGSTOWN, which first aired on Thursday, August 19 at 8pm, follows Marcie Diggs (Vinessa Antoine, above), a star corporate lawyer who reconsiders her priorities after her beloved aunt commits suicide following a malicious prosecution.
The team of lawyers that Marcie works with are a curious band of do-gooders, cynics and scrappers - messy souls struggling to keep personal disappointment and…
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Societi Bistro welcomes new senior sous chef Tristan Camilleri
OVER the past 18 years Societi Bistro has been an integral part of many great chefs' careers. Peter Weetman and his team are now excited to welcome yet another highly talented young chef, Tristan Camilleri (above), to Societi Bistro as senior sous chef.
Camilleri has the perfect pedigree for Societi Bistro’s food. Born to an Italian chef father and a Lebanese mother, he was raised to appreciate…
Diemersfontein celebrates 21st vintage with limited edition wine
DIEMERSFONTEIN WINES has come of age, this year marking its 21st vintage and more than two decades of iconic excellence in wine. To commemorate the event, the estate prepared a limited-edition wine that sold out within just two months of release.
The birthday wine is a Shiraz-dominant blend called TWENTYONE and is exclusively available from Diemersfontein’s tasting room, PROE deli and online…
Journey’s End Vineyards has released the latest vintages of its new-look Tales Series, a range of four wines, each with eye-catching modern designs to show the inspiration behind the labels.
The new releases include Journey’s End Weather Station Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Journey’s End Haystack Chardonnay 2019, Journey’s End The Huntsman Shiraz Mourvèdre Grenache 2019, and Journey’s End Pastor’s…
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Fall in love at Maison de L’amour in Darling
LOVE is all around you at Maison de L'amour - House Of Love for the less romantically inclined, for whom a few days and nights here would work wonders.
The Darling (and darling) B&B is owned by Nina and Derek Poole, who also own and run 1910 The Old Forge, a short distance away; both have their personal touch. Nina herself made me breakfast on Sunday - scrambled eggs with salmon, tea,…
Warmth and generous hospitality on the menu at 1910 The Old Forge
ONE block to the right, then the second road left: those are the directions from Maison de L'amourto 1910 The Old Forge; the B&B and the restaurant are both owned and run by Nina and Derek Poole.
I didn't go there during the day - very busy on Saturday and Sunday I was told - but I was there both nights I stayed in Darling. It's cosy and toasty (the days can be warm and sunny at this time…
CONVERT your kitchen into a chocolatier’s workshop and wow family and friends with smoky chocolate brownies inspired by Roodeberg’s cherished Classic Red Blend, with a story in every bottle for more than 70 years.
Created by well-known food writer and TV personality Ilse van der Merwe, these delicious brownies are coated in rich chocolate and topped with smoked paprika and salt. Best enjoyed…
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Leopard’s Leap Chescato for the lighter side of life
CHESCATO, the latest release from Leopard’s Leap Wines, is refreshingly light with a lower alcohol and charming off-dry character – a delightful choice that is all about conscious consumption.
The sunshine of Chenin Blanc (70%) meets the vibrancy of Moscato (30%) in a bright and beautiful wine with a lovely perfume and a flirty touch of sweetness. Grapes are from the small and sunny winegrowing…
Savour cool climate wines at Constantia Glen
CONSTANTIA GLEN is ready to welcome guests longing to savour familiar favourites with signature cool climate wines at this picture perfect boutique wine estate.
With comfort food in abundance, an afternoon spent at Constantia Glen, sipping wine and taking in the beautiful views is not complete without tucking into generous artisanal cheese and charcuterie platters or linger over lunch or early…
IT really doesn't get much more urban than a side street in Maitland, and it's good to remember it's worth seeking out hidden gems like this. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
Urban Playground is across the parking lot from Sense of Taste chef school owned and run by Peter and Debs Ayub. Well, the seating area at the back is. The kitchen, with its wood fired pizza oven fronts onto the corner of…
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Beef Wellington made easy with Groote Post’s Old Man’s Blend
GIVE this scrumptious Beef Wellington recipe a try, which pairs beautifully with Groote Posts’s The Old Man's Blend Red and it is one of the old man himself’s favourite winter dishes. The Old Man’s Blend range came into being in 2001 at the behest of Groote Post’s “Old Man”, Peter Pentz senior, who asked the family to blend him a red wine to enjoy as his winter evening tipple. The enormous…
Steenberg supports female empowerment and self care during August
JOIN Steenberg’s #WomanInspired initiative dedicated to women empowerment for the month of August by participating in a series of inspiring outdoor #ConfidenceInspired self care classes.
By investing in yourself, you can grow, evolve and reach your infinite potential. Women in need of some breathing space are invited to join one or more of three carefully considered morning #ConfidenceInspired…