Get acquainted with Rooibos as never before at this year’s inaugural “Rooibos Experience”

A cup of the finest South African infusion - Rooibos Tea With this April’s “Rooibos Experience” in the spotlight, visitors to the festival will be able to taste and experiment with the widest range of gourmet rooibos flavours in food, drink and so much more while being treated to traditions and dances exclusive to only

April 5th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: |
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Autumn is the time for baking

During my childhood, Easter was the time to get a new jersey and autumn always meant baking and chestnuts. Mosbolletjies made from fermenting grape must, sweet juicy crunchy koeksisters and rainbow cake. Maggie, who was my mother’s housekeeper, was a brilliant baker, and she did it in the old-fashioned way with no machinery.