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- My Autumn Lamb Casserole, cause of much Twitter conversation a while back…
- The Retiefs of Van Loveren celebrate 40 years of the Van Loveren Brand with excellent new livery design…
- Boschendal Farm comes to you, with their Online Shopping Portal celebrating Authentic Heritage and the Love of Local…
- Pasta Puttanesca, a Neapolitan dish, quite to cook and packed with flavour…
- My Linden Food Heroes #1, Lauren van Tonder of Oregano…
- Bosjes Estate, one of the most spectacular destinations in the Klein Karoo…
- The Vondeling Sunday Stoep Sessions Lunch with Chef David MacDonald are back…
- For Khashifah Sidat, it was never too late to follow her dream of a career in baking…
- KWV Distillery brings home Gold from the 2021 World Spirits Awards…
- 5 minutes with Heinrich Bothman – De Wetshof Sommelier Extraordinaire…
- Parmigiana di Melanzane with mushrooms – Alida Ryder
- Pickled Fish – an Easter Tradition…
- Sophia Lindop’s Pashka, a classical Russian Easter dessert…
- Follow the Bubbles Festival in Franschhoek – it’s the Bubbly Festival for which we have been waiting!
- Meet Eugenea Seroka, the chef inspired by Ratatouille and Zola Nene…
- Create new Easter memories with Roodeberg Classic Rosé 2020…
- Join Johann De Wet for a Virtual Wine Tasting at De Wetshof Estate on 7th April…
- Simnel Cake – an Easter tradition…
- Myrna Robins, our Book Guru, reviews in her usual brilliant style, The West Coast by Leon Nell…
- From the stage to the kitchen Lwazi Ydrestal wins her a R90 000 bursary with her clever Red Pepper Cake…
- Nederburg’s The Manor presents Journey of Unique South African Flavours Dinner Series…
- Honey Masterclass with leading food and wine expert Germain Lehodey…
- Bonnievale Wine Marshmallow Tastings, for the softies and sweeties…
- Peter Kramer offers the greatest selection of Classical CDs and Opera DVDs, at amazing prices…
- She has a passion for food, Celine Inman of The Caspicum Culinary Studios’s magical dessert, Celine’s Mess…
- Butter Beans on Sourdough with Salsa Verde…
- Celebrating National Meatball Day on Tuesday, March 9 with fabulous recipes from two Capsicum Culinary Studio Chefs…
- Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky goes Green for Sustainability…
- 5 minutes with Dirk van Zyl, Winemaker at Saxenburg Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation…
- Flavour explorer David Donde launches a first. Minimalist Chocolate, sugar-free & made with just two ingredients…
- Grit, passion, determination & talent…Calum Matthys is a young man on a mission to be the best…
- Massimo & Tracy Orione, now making their brilliant Spiriti Famosi Liqueurs commercially…
- 5 minutes with Elias Luvera, Sommelier at Delaire Graff Wine Estate…
- For a very special Valentine’s Day, all you need is love … and chocolate!
- A Valentine’s Day to remember at Nederburg’s The Manor Restaurant…
- No Ordinary Carrot Cake
- Three Books for Cooks, Africola, Cooking in Marfa & Parwana…
- Celebrating National Pizza Day – Tuesday 9th February…
- Going Home by Sophia Lindop, as much a journey of food as a journey of the heart…
- Three Ships Whisky Single Malt Shiraz Cask Finish, another fine product from Master Distiller Andy Watts and his team at The James Sedgwick Distillery in Wellington …
- Three novels for Summer reading, McCall Smith, de Bernières and Macintyre…
- Three Presidents, three men, four books, trust Trump to have 2…
- Sea Change – Return To The Wild. Science In The Sea Forest, a review by Myrna Robins…
- Summer books for Cooks, Nigella, Tracy, Sabrina and Tammy…
- Spier Light Art 2021, third edition at Spier Wine Farm from 19 March to 18 April 2021…
- Summer Books for Cooks, a Braai Man, a Pie Man and a Cook…
- Groot Constantia Virtual Wine Harvest Commemoration 2021. Industry transforms with four awards…
- It’s all go on Landskroon Wine Estate in the Paarl Wine Appellation, hear it from the horse’s mouth…
- Create Memories at Haute Cabrière – even if the bubbles can’t join for now…
- The sun is shining! Lunch at Delaire Graaff this weekend?…
- Come rest and relax in country style in the Oldenburg Vineyards Homestead…
- Don Pedro? A Spanish Count, or a great dessert. Musgrave Copper Pot Still Brandy ‘Black Honey’ and a superb Vanilla Ice Cream is all you need…
- 5 minutes with Riaan Schemper, Assistant Winemaker at Delaire Graff Wine Estate in Stellenbosch…
- The V&A Waterfront Shines a Light on the City of Cape Town in a Tribute of Light & Hope…
- Christmas on an African Farm, my experiences as a child…
- Sibalicious Dining Experience with Siba Mtongana at The Table Bay Hotel…
- Celebrate Summer with Spier Signature Chardonnay Pinot Noir Granita…
- 5 minutes with Lizelle Gerber, Nederburg Cellar Master…
- Advent Calendar Day 14, Tio Pepe Fino Muy Seco, a legendary Spanish Sherry, on Michael Olivier Talking Wine…
- Advent Calendar Day 9, Ginsmith Pink Gin, by Colleen Smith and Lesley Clarke in the Tygerkloof in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains near Piketberg…
- Books for Cooks for Christmas, Oliver, Ottolenghi & Two Hairy Bikers…
- Advent Calendar Day 6, Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin…
- Christmas Books for littlies…..
- Cape Winemakers Guild welcomes new members and protégés…
- Spoil yourself (or someone else) with a Nederburg & Pure Boland Christmas Treat Box…
- 5 minutes with Haute Cabrière Cellar Master Takuan von Arnim (TVA) and Winemaker Tim Hoek (TH)…
- SWITCH ON YOUR SENSES AT NEDERBURG’S THE MANOR…
- Cape Winemakers Guild Members end 2020 on a bright & bubbly note…
- Miss Maggie’s Kitchen by Heloïse Brion, -‘Relaxed French Entertaining’, a review by Myrna Robins…
- 5 minutes with Reimond van der Walt, Chef at Old Road Wine Company in Franschhoek…
- Christmas Books for Cooks, #1 The Art & Science of Food Pairing…
- RMB WineX 2020, is Covid different and is now in Online Format, and huge fun, informative and such a joy seeing the producers in their short videos…
- Michael Olivier’s Bespoke Wine Cellar. Have your own bespoke collection of imported wines…
- Celebrate #KnowWhatYouEat on World Fisheries Day on Saturday, 21 November at Steenberg…
- Sauvignon Blanc SA launches November Technical Vlogs… Vlog? video blog…
- Four Mouthwatering Ways to Celebrate The Festive Season at Spier Wine Farm…
- Joe Biden – America Dreamer, an Award Winning book by New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos…
- 5 minutes with Isabel Teubes, The Nederburg Viticulturist…
- Strongbow Cider continues to delight its fans, serve with my Poulet Vallée d’Auge…
- In Any Event offers online door to door delivery Hampers of Treats and Spoils…
- Why not treat yourself to a weekday lunch indulgence at The Pot Luck Club or The Test Kitchen Origins…
- Another triumph in wine tourism for Delaire Graff Wine Estate…
- It’s lucky Friday 13th November at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82…
- On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me …
- Durbanville Hills Winery’s Tangram Restaurant Awarded Top Accolade in Die Burger Readers Competition…
- Take your inner child – and your kids! – on an adventure inside The Spier Elemental Play Garden…
- Kayla-Ann Osborn, heading up the Delaire Graff Restaurant in Banghoek…
- Let’s keep in touch, while we explore new mailing opportunities…..
- A Copper Penny Chicken Curry, Indian in style…
- A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future by Sir David Attenborough…
- Haute Cabrière Wine Estate, Curry dusted Calamari with Aioli & Smashed Avocado…
- Seven Votes, how WWll changed South Africa forever, a review by Geoff Olivier…
- Woolies Launches Premium Range of Boxed Wine…
- Specialist alcohol-free drinks retailer Drink Nil launches as a first in South Africa…
- Worldchefs International Chefs Day – celebrating a noble profession – is commemorated annually on October 20…
- Gin & Tapas for the Ginsmiths who distill in the Tygerkloof in a still named Bella Maria…
- From Pierneef to Makamo to Kanonkop Wines : a heritage of artistic pedigree in Strauss & Co’s Spring online-only auction…
- FOREIGN NATIVE, An African Journey, by RW Johnson, a review by Myrna Robins…
- Everything goes better with Chef Cola…
- Three Ships Whisky launches fifth limited edition Master’s Collection – Andy Watts’s 11-Year-Old Special Shiraz Cask Finish Whisky…
- Nedbank joins Boland Cellar in giving the Boland Trees for Bees initiative a new buzz…
- Mynhardt Joubert does great Christmas Cakes – order yours online now…
- Summer Sunset Stoep Sessions at Nederburg’s The Manor Restaurant…
- Old Road Wine Company Pepper Wind Syrah 2017 breezes into Terroir Awards as a National Winner…
- As Best Producer at the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge 2020, Newstead Wines shows there’s something special bubbling in Plett..
- DGB Acquires unique Fryers Cove Winery on the Cape West Coast..
- Pinotage Day October 10th, here are a few delicious wines with which to celebrate…
- Boplaas Port achieves historic price at the CWG Auction…
- 2020 Absa Top 10 Pinotage Winners…
- Get cracking with Kerry Kilpin of Steenberg on World Egg Day…
- 5 minutes with Charl Schoeman, MCC Specialist at Simonsig Wine Estate…
- Jack and Charlie Stein, Wine, Dine & Stein – back for seconds…
- Why did the chicken cross the road?… to get to Nitida Winery of course…
- Spring Books for Cooks, now gracing the shelves of bookshops…
- The James Sedgwick Distillery shines the spotlight on South Africa with 2nd win at global awards…
- 5 minutes with Dani Brown Assistant Winemaker at Landskroon Wine Estate in Paarl…
- Dunk a rusk … it’s Evita Beskuit Day, as South African national treasure Evita Bezuidenhout turns 85…
- Baked Dalewood Fromage Feta with honey spiced blueberries…
- Chicken Meat Balls in Tomato Sauce for Polenta or Pasta…
- Clifton Gin, born of the sea. A welcome addition to the South African Gin cannon…
- Capitalworks acquires Brait’s majority shareholding in leading SA Liquor player DGB…
- Samp(ting) from The Capsicum Culinary Studio for all occasions this Heritage Day…
- Make your Heritage Day Braai even better with Frans Smit, Spier Cellar Master’s Top Tips…
- Hummus to Halva by Ronen Givon and Christian Mouysset, a review by Myrna Robins…
- Serious discussion about the crisis in SA’s restaurants & winelands, a ZA Confidential’s Zoomer, well worth watching…
- Spier Wine Farm makes celebrating Heritage Day at home easy…
- Cooking Confidential with Jenny Morris & Mel Jones… an hour of irreverent fun and laughs and a dash of cooking…
- Essence of Curry Sauce, the sauce that became famous…
- Ukhonaye Mconi maintains that our heritage should be celebrated year-round…
- 5 minutes with Kudzai Mwerenga, De Grendel Wine Estate Viticulturist…
- Lockdown Blue Wildebeest Bobotie, a new look at an old favourite…
- Loves & Miracles of Pistola by Hilary Prendini Toffoli, a review by Myrna Robins…
- 10 Spierwines by Frans Smit & his Wine Making Team awarded Medals of Excellence by Tim Atkin in his 2020 South Africa Special Report…
- Simple Sauce for Curried Eggs, served with a-maizing-pap…
- Maggie: my Life in the Camp by Maggie Jooste, a review by Myrna Robins…
- Sommelier Extraordinaire, Pearl Oliver-Mbumba, tells it as it is…
- Meet Snegugu Wanda, the head chef at Durban’s hot spot Wish on Florida…
- Luke Dale Roberts rebrands The Test Kitchen with new accessible menu…
- Visit The Manor, Nederburg’s New Wine & Food Experience Hub…
- We talk to Ntombekaya Dishi, Office Manager at Oldenburg Vineyards…
- Danie de Wet, the Lion of De Wetshof celebrates his birthday, September 1st is MCC day and September 3rd is International Cabernet Sauvignon Day…
- Good Food, there’s a wealth of choice at Groot Constantia, to accompany the Estate’s fine wines…
- Vegan Wine? It’s what they do at Haute Cabrière Wine Estate in the beautiful Franschhoek Wine Valley…
- The fabulous Women of Spier – Lesley Joemat, Spier’s Co-ordinator of Tree-preneurs…
- Delaire Graff Wine Estate – a Spa in the sky…
- Etienne Louw, Nitida’s new winemaker, loves to make wines that people love to drink…
- My Marinated Salmon Trout with lime & pink peppercorns…
- Vergelegen Estate welcomes new born namesake Nguni Calves…
- 5 minutes with Michiel du Toit, Winemaker at Landskroon Estate in Paarl…
- My Tamatie Bredie, a Cape Style of Tomato Bredie or Braise…
- Vusi Mthimunye, entrepreneur & master shopper for the masses…
- Celebrate good times, with the Wine of the Month Club, come on!
- My Cabbage Bredie, in the style of C Louis Leipoldt…
- Withington Voorkamer Brandy, Darlington Gin & two delicious reds from Darling…
- The Cape’s Restaurants receive Life Line from Top Wine Producers…
- Daydreams of An Olive Oil Maker, Nick Wilkinson of Rio Largo talks to us…
- Curried Artisanal Sausages with Carrots, served with Polenta…
- Out of an African Kitchen by Nicky Fitzgerald, An Angama Mara Cookbook – a review by Myrna Robins…
- Kate Hill and her Garden Mary. Who is Kate Hill? What’s a Garden Mary?…
- Passion for Pairing, a new exciting publication by Jean Vincent Ridon & Gerda Louw…
- While the wine is important, the Riedel glassware from which you drink it, is importanter…
- Braai food gets the Michelin treatment from Robin Jerrams…
- Say Hello to Flower Café, Flower Walker opens Cape Town’s newest fun place to bring out your inner florist…
- Old Cape Chicken Curry, in the style of C Louis Leipoldt…
- Simonsig Wine Estate, Francois-Jacques Malan, tells me what’s up on the Family Estate…
- My perfect Salad Dressing, made with Rio Largo Extra Virgin Olive Oil..
- Cape Wine Master Winnie Bowman on women winemakers and the state of the SA wine industry…
- My Braised Rio Largo Lamb Shanks…
- Spier Living Soils Farm, producing nutritious food using ecologically regenerative farming methods…
- Chef Anita Faku of The Capsicum Culinary Studio’s Creamy Mac ‘n Cheese…
- Wine in a Time of Lockdown, we talk to Cliff Collard of The Wine of-the-Month Club…
- KWV’s newly appointed Chief Winemaker, Justin Corrans, to lead team through COVID-19 crisis and beyond…
- Newly elected Cape Wine Academy Principal, Heidi Duminy tells all about the blended platform as COVID-19 pandemic rages on…
- Groot Constantia Celebrates 335th Birthday with Team Triumph…
- My Pineapple Pork Fillets, mildly Chinese in style…
- The Fraser’s Folly Hoppy Lager is brewed by Fraser Crighton in Struisbaai to use Fresh & Juicy Modern Hop Varieties, layered on top of a Crisp & Refreshing Lager Beer….
- De Wetshof Estate Offers Rare Older Vintages through De Wetshof Wine Library…
- Megan McCarthy and the Spier Produce Gardens, ‘teach them to grow food, and they’ll never be hungry again’…
- Cape Town Chef Jason Whitehead’s Smokehouse Avocado Tempura, from his Lockdown Cook Book with Robertsons Spices…
- Vinegary Potatoes sautéed in duck fat…
- Nine Cape Wine Masters to join Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards Judging Panel…
- My Lemongold Molasses Marmalade, perfect for the slice of homemade bread at breakfast…
- Rita Schuster – a passion for Perfect patisserie & cutting-edge cakes…
- In Christus, Van Toeskouer tot Spoortrapper, a piece of inspiration from Callie Roos…
- Prue Leith’s Courgette Fritters, good with a glass of Douglas Green Chardonnay 2019…
- Roodeberg celebrates World Chocolate Day with decadent truffles by Elmarie Berry…
- My Madras Curry with Apple & Vegetables…
- My Garam Masala Spice Mix Recipe…
- Charné Wylie of Capsicum Culinary Studio Pretoria offers Granny Lil’s Buttermilk Scones
- Lockdown with Lorenzo Landauer, The Private Hotel School graduate who can’t wait to get back to work…
- Oldenburg Vineyards, jewel in the Banghoek Crown…
- Jan Hendrik’s Seafood Soup with Aioli, from Jan in Nice, on the Mediterranean Coast of France…
- Hot Dalewood Fromage Feta with Honey, Thyme & Black Pepper, good with a glass of La Vieille Ferme Ventoux Rosé…
- Heidi Duminy appointed Principal of The Cape Wine Academy from July 1st 2020…
- Time to enter The Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge…
- Jane Anne Hobbs’s Tomato, Mozzarella & Chorizo Salad with Caperberries & Basil, perfect with Haute Cabrière Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2019…
- Dalewood Fromage Huguenot Cheese Melts, perfect lunch time snack…
- World-class Stellenbosch’s Libertas Choir to perform live virtual concert…
- Michael’s Smoked Salmon Trout Parcels, excellent with a glass of dry white wine or an MCC…
- World’s Best Title at the 2020 World Sparkling Wine Awards for Durbanville Hills Blanc de Blancs 2015…
- Spoil Dad this Sunday with the bounty of Spier Father’s Day Box goodness delivered to your door…
- Christine Capendale’s Biltong & Mushroom Soup, a great Winter Warmer…
- Baked Dalewood Fromage Languedoc with fresh thyme & honey…
- The Pot Luck Club, by Luke Dale Roberts is delivering to you…
- De Grendel Hot Meals by Ian Bergh, Head Chef at De Grendel…
- Unlock the Constantia Glen Wine Vault from the comfort of your home…
- My Fresh Norwegian Salmon cured with Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin…
- Delheim Forage marks 10 years by bringing the mushrooms to you…
- Meet Theodorus Chiloane, the head chef creating magic at Ngala Tented Camp at Timbavati…
- Happy Birthday The Table Bay Hotel, opened 23 years ago by Nelson Mandela…
- Peter Falke Alani Syrah grapes are grown on Vine by Post, or in the winelands known as ’Stok by Paaltjie’…
- Endive? Chicory? A Witloof by any other name will taste as good with a glass of Cider or Rosé, thanks to Sophia Lindop…
- Tinashe Nyamudoka turns to a new chapter in his life with a move to Egoli…
- Douglas Green Bellingham [DGB] opens up Pre-Orders for distribution after June 1st, with some great offers…
- Exciting stuff happening in The Paarl Wine Appellation – New Livery for Landskroon Wines…
- Lamb Knuckle Red Bean Casserole, perfect with a bottle of good red wine on a Winter’s Day…
- Wine Menu awaits your call, Corlien Morris has a fabulous wine selection, Johannesburg…
- Ceviche with Granadilla Dressing, a Peruvian national dish of deliciousness…
- Ian & Lise Manley shift into higher gear for The ‘New Normal’ within South Africa’s Lockdown & Covid-19 Landscape…
- Vergelegen cooks up a storm for local food programmes in conjunction with Rotary…
- SAWi launches 1st Edition of the ‘The Definitive Fine Wine Guide’, a real piece of excellent South African Wine Information……
- Steenberg Chef Kerry Kilpin offers her Lamb Neck stuffed with Ricotta & Herbs with Lemon Jus…
- Franschhoek Bastille Festival: embracing The Nouveau Normal…
- Chefs in Stellenbosch unite to combat hunger in the time of Corona…
- Peel’s Honey, the country’s oldest brand & a recipe from Christine Capendale…
- Celebrate this Mother’s Day with Lanzerac at home…
- Kerry Kilpin offers restaurant dining at your dinner table with Steenberg @ Home…
- My Very Easy Bread…
- Isn’t it great to get good news? Franschhoek Cellar, a favourite Winelands venue, is reopening its kitchen for deliveries in the area, s’true!…
- Deonatius Abrahams holds the fort at Cape Town’s Best Address, The Table Bay Hotel…
- Snack Smart at home, 12 reasons why you should be snacking on dried fruit…
- All roads lead to Rome, they say. This Old Road Leads straight to your door…
- My Calamari, Lemon & Parsley Risotto…
- Steenberg’s Kerry Kilpin harvests local goodness in her home-style Spekboom Chutney…
- Spier Produce Gardens take root to boost Community Food Security during Lockdown & beyond…
- My Pineapple Jam & Food Fox Bread…
- Help me to help Marthinus Ferreira – remarkable Johannesburg Chef at DW Eleven – 13, and his team in Dunkeld…
- The Hussar Grill teaches you how to prepare the perfect steak at home…
- A Masala Fish dish from Boschendal Sous Chef, Leroy Sebybo…
- WINE + FOOD: The Art of the Perfect Pairing, published by Libertas Vineyards and Estates, 2019, a review by Myrna Robins…
- Cooking in Corona Lockdown Time, with well-known local & overseas chefs…
- David Higgs – chef extraordinaire with a generous heart…
- Books for Cooks #5, and Social Media and also Organic Herbs and Billy Connolly fans…
- Books for Cooks #4, and for history buffs, Cuban cooks, and Nadiya Hussain fans…
- Books for Cooks #3, for the musically minded & those who like a bit of magic…
- Books for Cooks #3, and for good thriller readers…
- Books for Cooks #2, and for other people who like reading…
- Spier supports the launch of South Africa’s first black-owned wine analysis laboratory…
- Spier’s Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad, so good with Spier’s Creative Block 2…
- Wellington Wines honours Top Grape Producers…
- Seasoned with summer at The Table Bay Hotel’s Camissa Brasserie…
- Spoil your family with an Easter adventure at Spier…
- Dan Lepard : Classic Burnt-Sugar Caramel Fruit Cake…
- Haute Cabrière serves great breakfasts – here’s what to order…
- Liefmans Fruitesse & Fraser Crighton’s Fraser’s Folly Brewers Reserve, a ZA Confidential podcast…
- The Old Road Wine Company Franschhoek, well worth a visit as they say in the Guide Michelin…
- Top drops #4, De Grendel Three Spades Cider…
- Natasha Pretorius Appointed Winemaker at GlenWood Vineyards…
- Angama Mara opens a new seasonal tented camp…
- Books for Cooks, Children & others for mid-Summer reading…
- Chef Hennie Nel: the man behind The Spier Farm Café…
- Delaire Graff releases an exciting Cape Vintage Vertical Box next week…
- Taste, explore & create – it’s a SA Cocktail Week at The Table Bay…
- Saffron in The Souks, a review by Myrna Robins…
- Executive Chef Keshan Rambarun of The Table Bay offers Valentine’s Day DIY…
- Love, Chocolate & a little Tart by Hayley Sutherland of Capsicum…
- Simple Pantry Beef Casserole, made with ingredients from the pantry & fridge…
- Valentine’s Day Podcast #4, Ginsmith Pink Gin…
- Enjoy the King of Grapes with inaugural Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective Harvest Celebration…
- Kleine Zalze appoints Carina Gous as Executive Manager: Marketing and Sales…
- Taste Bud Battle, SA’s best food contest for youngsters, is back…
- The Hotness of Nordicness, Hungry by Jeff Gordinier, reviewed by Myrna Robins…
- The Muratie Harvest Festival – Saturday 29th February 2020 from 11h30…
- Lanzerac Country House Hotel – a Vintage Love Affair on St Valentine’s Day…
- Tamzyn Ehlers of Durbanville Hills’s Tangram Restaurant, talks of her time at Capsicum Culinary Studio…
- The La Motte Harvest Experience – a Celebration of Winelands Traditions…
- The Food of Sichuan and other stories by Fucshia Dunlop…
- Spoil your Valentine with a romantic sunset picnic at Spier & more…
- Simonsig Wine Estate, well worth a visit, tradition and cutting edge in a single winery…
- Escape to The South African Cheese Festival over The Freedom Day long weekend…
- Leonista, South Africa’s first 100% Karoo Agave Spirit, grown and made in the Karoo using traditional methods…
- My Rough Skinned Lemon Marmalade…
- Indian Beef Curry – my deliciously different one to our Cape Curries…
- Rickety Bridge honoured With 5 Stars & Joint Best Semillon Award in Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2020…
- Robertson Winery extends its popular range of Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wines…
- Boschendal Wine Estate to host The 2020 Cape Wine Auction…
- Who will receive this year’s prestigious Wine Industry 1659 medal of honour at Groot Constantia?
- Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2016, a ZA Confidential podcast….
- Under the Camelthorn Tree by Kate Nicholls, a review by Myrna Robins…
- Get set for summer with The Hussar Grill Halloumi Salad…
- 800 Pairs of happy feet thanks to The Table Bay…
- 5 minutes with Virgil Kahn, Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa Executive Chef…
- “Do what you love and never work again,” says The Table Bay Hotel’s security manager, Deonatius Abrahams…
- Celebrate the incoming decade with a batch of fine 2018 bubblies from Krone in Tulbagh…
- Best summer cocktails at Cape Town’s best address, The Table Bay Hotel…
- Advent Calendar, KWV Cruxland Gin, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar, Elgin Vintners Belle Amie Blanc de Noir 2019…
- Advent Calendar, Villiera Tradition MCC Brut nv, a Podcast…
- Advent Calendar, The Ginsmith Gins, a podcast
- Advent Calendar, Bruce Jack Heritage Range, “Boer maak ‘n Plan” Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2018, a podcast …
- Advent Calendar, Constantia Royale Sauvignon Blanc 2018, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar, Hazendal Chenin Blanc 2017, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar, Sijnn White 2017, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar, Steenberg 1682 Pinot Noir MCC nv, a podcast…
- De Grendel Méthode Cap Classique Brut 2016, so good with Nina Timm’s Easy Lime Mousse Slices…
- Advent Calendar, 7 Springs Pinot Noir 2014, a podcast…
- Spier’s fun festive workshops to delight children and adults alike…
- Advent Calendar, De Trafford Chenin Blanc 2018, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar, Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar, Deetlefs Estate White Pinotage MCC 2017, a podcast..
- Advent Calendar, Solo Aviator, small batch craft Gin, a podcast…
- A sweet & tangy salad from The Hussar Grill seduces the taste buds…
- Advent Calendar, Van Loveren Perlé de Jean Pinot Grigio 2019, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar, Rietvallei JMB Cabernet Franc 2014, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar, Delheim Grand Reserve 2015, a podcast…
- Raphaela van Embden announced as Veritas Young Wine Writer 2019…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Jordan Cobbler’s Hill 2015, a podcast about a truly great wine…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Quoin Rock MCC, 2013, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Spice Route Obscura Qvevri Wines, White & Red 2019, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Painted Wolf Roussanne 2018, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Weltevrede Philip Jonker Brut Entheos MCC, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Neethlingshof Gewürztraminer 2019, a podcast…
- Books for Summer, a pair of ‘Eat like a Local’…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Victoria’s Stag Gin, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar 2019, a person this time, the whirlwind Sophia Lindop…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2017, a podcast…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Quoin Rock Namysto 2015, a podcast…
- Crafting and Cooking on Appealing Guise, a book review by Myrna Robins…
- Advent Calendar 2019, The Drift Farm Moveable Feast 2015…
- Advent Calendar 2019, Joostenberg Bakermat 2016…
- Brenn-O-Kem Worcester & Breedekloof Winemaker of the Year 2019 announced…
- How to Set an Environmentally Friendly Christmas Table by the students of The Private Hotel School…
- Woodford Reserve Bourbon Trail: In search of SA’s best Old Fashioned…
- Franschhoek Summer Wines | 1 February 2020…
- Simonsig Wine Estate – a jewel in the Stellenbosch Wine Crown…
- De Wetshof Riesling 2017, a ZA Confidential Podcast…
- Landskroon Wine Estate – a thoroughly modern winery steeped in history…
- Errieda du Toit’s Share/Saam takes a South African Gourmand Award for Culinary Heritage for her latest masterpiece…
- November 24 – traditionally known as Stir Up Sunday, is the day for Christmas Cake making and for Christmas Puddings…
- The Laughing Cow & Kiri now made in South Africa…
- The Conservatory at The Cellars Hohenort Hotel has a plentiful, varied summer menu which has something for everyone…
- The evolution of Haute Cabrière – a journey celebrating growth & living beautifully …
- The Durbanville Hills Winery – a journey into Wine & Food well worth taking…
- The Delaire Graff Wine Estate – a luxurious, multi layered, world class, winelands experience…
- De Grendel Wine Estate – well worth the drive as they say in the Guide Michelin…
- Experience the magic of the season at Cape Town’s Best Address – The Table Bay Hotel…
- Festive feasting at Spier: four mouthwatering ways to celebrate the season…
- Alto Winery, on the slopes of the Helderberg – an Estate well worth the visit…
- KWV’s exclusive Centenary – a fine potstill brandy – achieves highest rated product in Platter’s 2020…
- Crush, 100 South African Wines to drink now #22, Tierhoek Grenache Noir 2016…
- Annual Spier Light Art is back with Opening Night Performances…
- Laa’iqah Nordien, Margeaux Pereira & Jolene Booysen take strides in the hospitality world at The Table Bay Hotel…
- Wim Truter bids KWV farewell and will move to Meerlust in May…
- Groot Constantia – a place to #SipSummer and taste the sunshine..
- Books for Summer – Suidooster Kombuis compiled by Errieda du Toit…
- Wade Bales Cap Classique & Gin Affair 2019 – Southern Sun Hyde Park, Terrace Bar…
- Books for Summer – Baking with Kim-Joy…
- Baleia Sauvignon Blanc 2019, perfect with a plate of Salmon Sashimi…
- Survivor Pinotage 2017, an ABSA Top Ten beauty, a ZA Confidential podcast…
- Books for Summer – Food Stories by twins Tebo & Lebo Ndala…
- Books for Summer – Charred, a complete guide to Vegetarian Grilling & BBQ…
- Middelvlei Sunset Carols, on the Estate, 1 December…
- Historic Night for Spier as The Estate breaks the record for Most Double Gold Medals won by a Wine Producer at The Veritas Wine Awards…
- 5 minutes with Izak de Vries, Winemaker at De Wetshof Wine Estate in Robertson…
- Claudette Gourjux brings her French flair again to the menu at Bistro Dolce Vita in Morningside…
- Books for Summer – Durban Curry – Up2date by Erica Platter & Clinton Friedman…
- Summer is time for creative cocktails at The Table Bay…
- Fabulous Global Award For Tangram, Durbanville Hills’ Restaurant….
- Alto Shiraz, perfect with meat dishes or grilled Halloumi Cheese with my Berry & Apple Sauce…
- 5 minutes with Charron Mehlo – Head Chef, Restaurant Cuvée on Simonsig Wine Estate…
- First Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction a success in Stellenbosch…
- Robertson Wynmakery – great successes at the Winemag Best Value & Ultra Value Wine Challenges…
- Books for Summer – James Martin’s Great British Adventure is a celebration of great British food…
- If you dont know The Cotton Company, you ought to…
- Spier’s Vegan Certification over some of its ranges is the First in the World…
- Cape Mediterranean by Ilse van der Merwe, a review by Myrna Robins…
- Loxtonia Cider, delicious Crispy Apple Cider from Ceres – a ZA Confidential podcast…
- Exciting results & announcements at The Veritas Awards 2019…
- The Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction introduces Christie’s Charlie Foley & his gavel…
- The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards, a visit to the Oscars of the wine industry…
- Van Loveren Family Vineyards adds Zandvliet Wines to its Wine Portfolio…
- 2019 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 announced this week…
- Jorika Smit counts stars to her dream job at The Table Bay Hotel…
- Eastern Cape Wine Show on 29 and 30 November…
- A Good Chardonnay with Fish & Chips, celebrated sommelier Esmé Groenewald’s favourite pairing…
- Survivor Wines triumph at Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards…
- Capsicum and Barcelos Launch Short Order Cook Bootcamp…
- SA’s best restaurants gear up for the 2019 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Restaurant Awards…
- Peter Falke Wines – the perfect destination on a spring day…
- A Chardonnay & Pinot Celebration at Salt on Paul Cluver Estate…
- 5 minutes with Frans Groenewald, Chef Patron at Gabriëlskloof Restaurant, Bot River…
- Healey’s Cheese has a new arrival and it’s fabulously family-friendly…
- South Africa’s most prestigious grill room turns 55 – celebrate with The Hussar Grill’s irresistible Birthday Special Offer…
- Claudette Gourjux brings French flair to Morningside’s Bistro Dolce Vita…
- Sweet Potatoes – almost a National Dish…
- Arlene Mains – recently appointed Assistant Winemaker at Bellingham…
- South Africa’s best Bartender to put Rooibos Tea on the Global Stage as he competes in Glasgow World Class Bartender Finals next week…
- Tonkotsu, a fine place for a bowl of fine Ramen…
- The Table Bay will keep saving water…
- Quit hibernating: Celebrate the new season with Spier Spring Wine Tastings…
- The Table Bay rated as seventh best city hotel in Africa by Travel & Leisure Magazine…
- Shine brightly at this year’s Protea Party at Anthonij Rupert Wines in Franschhoek…
- At The Table Bay Hotel, Spring is the time to experiment with sustainable fish dishes…
- The Fledge & Co, a collection of truly sublime wines from Leon Coetzee & Margaux Nel Coetzee…
- Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #14, Jan Harmsgat Historic Farm & Country House in the Robertson Wine Valley, more than well worth a visit…
- Two new Winemakers step up to the Press at Boschendal…
- Get set for spring with The Hussar Grill’s Halloumi Salad…
- Oeufs en Meurette, eggs poached in red wine , a classical Burgundian lunch or supper dish…
- At The Table Bay Hotel, Shanice Mitchell gets her chance to shine…
- De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2017 comes out on top at Winemag 2019 Shiraz Report with Outstanding 95 Points…
- Four delicious ways to celebrate Heritage Day at Spier…
- 5 minutes with Jaco Potgieter, Douglas Green Winemaker…
- Art Franschhoek | 25 to 27 October 2019…
- Asara Vegetable Garden gets a Spring gussy up…
- Tryn at Steenberg, the new Restaurant on the Estate with Kerry Kilpin’s fabulous food…
- August news from Spier Wine Farm in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation…
- Springtime Scrubbing with CHUX…
- Taste the Helderberg, the ultimate Advent of Spring Festival, at Cavalli on 29 August…
- Advice from The Housekeeping Team which makes The Table Bay Hotel on the V&A Waterfront home…
- Chateau Musar, the legend of Lebanon, burst into the wine world in 1979…
- Salsify Sundays start on August 25th in one of Cape Town’s historic venues The Round House above Camp’s Bay…
- 5 minutes with Tamzyn Ehlers, Head Chef at The Restaurant at Durbanville Hills…
- Yonder Hill Nicola 2015, a fine Stellenbosch Red Blend by Abé Beukes, a ZA Confidential podcast…
- Women’s Month is a special time on the Asara Wine Estate…
- Join De Grendel Restaurant on 20 August to celebrate Women’s Month with guest speaker Donna Kennedy-Meyer…
- Ladies blazing a trail in the kitchens of The Table Bay Hotel…
- KWV Brandy takes home Trophy from Old Mutual Trophy Spirits Show…
- Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #11, Bouchard Finlayson Wines, a podcast…
- Bon Courage Wine Estate – the star of the show at the 2019 Novare SA Terroir Awards…
- Show your Saffa heart at Stellenbosch Hills’ Heritage pairing…
- 5 minutes with Magnus Joubert, Viticulturist at Vondeling Wines, Voor Paardeberg…
- 5 minutes with Bertho van der Westhuizen, 5th Winemaker in 100 years at Alto…
- SING! brings Ndlovu Youth Choir to Cape Town…
- The Grape Escape Wine Festival at The Vineyard Hotel, September 6th…
- 5 minutes with Kevin Grobler, Executive Chef at Delaire Graff Restaurant…
- 5 minutes with Yonder Hill Winemaker, Abé Beukes…
- Stunning Sunday Soups on offer at Peter Falke Winery…
- 5 Minutes with Martin Moore, founding Cellarmaster of Durbanville Hills…
- Nongcebo Langa, new winery appointment at Delheim heads for internship in California…
- An Aga is an emotional thing if you have grown up with one in your kitchen…
- Pulling out all the stops at this year’s Franschhoek Uncorked Festival 14 & 15 September 2019…
- Vondeling Rurale Blanc de Noir 2015, a ZA Confidential podcast…
- Celebrate Woman’s Day with a rejuvenating mother-daughter getaway to Spier Wine Farm…
- Final Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82, Wednesday, 28 August 2019…
- On Asara Wine Estate July is a busy time, even though the vines are sleeping…
- The Groot Plaasproe – from goat to beer!
- Ken Forrester and his renowned Wines celebrate 25 years in Gauteng…
- Angels Tears Red 2017, dry fruity and oh so easy to drink…
- KWV has been awarded the Producer of the Year Trophy in the Brandy and Cognac category at the International Spirit Challenge (ISC)…
- Pete Goffe Wood, everyone’s favourite Kitchen Cowboy, opens Viande at the Grande Roche in Paarl…
- Lizelle Gerber appointed Cellar Master at Paarl Winery Nederburg…
- Spier Warm Winter Vegetarian Tasting…
- 5 minutes with Kallie Fernhout, Viticulturist at Delaire Graff Wine Estate…
- Myrna Robins reviews Lucky Packet by Trevor Sacks…
- Nicky Gibbs, serving great food at Crofter’s Kitchen, lucky Cape Town…
- Zola Nene wins a Gourmand World Cookbook Award…
- Haute Cabrière Wines Winter Events in Johannesburg & Cape Town…
- Paul Wallace Crackerjack 2016, a ZA Confidential podcast…
- Experiment with winter veg for satisfying salads on cold days with the Table Bay Hotel…
- Middelvlei’s Boerebraai – proudly South African yet so unique…
- Café del Sol Classico – a Cucina Italiana gem in Olivedale…
- The Plettenberg – Eastern jewel in the Liz McGrath Collection…
- Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #14, Overgaauw Tria Corda 2014…
- Nude – a banting & keto cookbook by Armand Aucamp…
- Delheim sets the trend for Pinotage expression…
- Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, all the exciting Bells & Whistles…
- The Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery offer a Winter Special, well worth the trip…
- Lanzerac Wine Estate celebrates 60 years of pioneering Pinotage…
- Warm up this winter with The Hussar Grill’s legendary tomato soup…
- The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, a Liz McGrath Collection Jewel in the Constantia Crown…
- Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge 2019 calls on South Africa’s Best & Brightest to Enter…
- Fine Wine records tumble at the inaugural Strauss & Co Fine Wine auction…
- 5 Minutes with Werner Schrenk, GM & Winemaker at Peter Falke Wines…
- Eat, drink and be merry: Three ways to spoil Dad on Father’s Day at Spier…
- Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #9, a podcast, Vondeling Monsonia 2016
- 5 minutes with Vondeling Winemaker, Matthew Copeland…
- Lanzerac Hotel & Spa Crowned South Africa’s Leading Wine Country Hotel…
- The Marine Hotel Hermanus, Jewel in the Crown of The Liz McGrath Collection…
- Impressive new wine and art sales on June 8th extend breadth and scope to Strauss & Co offering…
- Scottish Leader 12-year-old, a ZA Confidential podcast…
- Sip on summer at The Table Bay this winter…
- 5 Minutes with Nanda Cardoso, Head Chef at Chefs Warehouse & Canteen…
- Tant Sannie – Tradisionele Poeding in a glass, the perfect Milk Tart…
- Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #10, Kershaw Elgin Chardonnay 2017…
- Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82 on 27th June…
- Inaugural Old Mutual Trophy Spirits Show…
- The 29th Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival takes place on June 4 & 5 at Summer Place in Sandton…
- Muskadel SA celebrates the top Muscadel Wines at its Annual Awards…
- Luke Dale Roberts joins forces with Farm Africa’s Chefs For Change…
- June is Asara’s ‘Month of Shiraz & Venison’…
- The 2019 Shiraz Challenge crowns its Champions…
- Make your Father’s Day extra special in the Nuy Valley…
- It’s a star-studded line up at this year’s Franschhoek Winter Wines | 15 June 2019…
- Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival 2019 at Anthonij Rupert Wyne, 25 May 2019…
- Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show – Wine Lovers’ Annual Fix (Get It First)…
- Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, delicious with Jacques Erasmus’s Beef en Daube…
- Save the date for the Franschhoek Bastille Festival | 13 & 14 July 2019…
- A Podcast with ZAConfidential, Kontras Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Weingut Kopp & Chris Swanepoel, partners…
- ‘Not all good South African wine will strip your wallet’, Boplaas Cape Portuguese White sells at under R60 a bottle…
- De Krans receives Best in Category and Top 100 at National Wine Challenge…
- Luddite, Genevieve & Urbanologi Go Large in Jozi….
- A podcast, Aristea MCC Brut Rosé 2016, from ZA Confidential…
- Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82…
- The Plettenberg offers a fine Seafood Soup which you can make at home…
- It’s showtime as live jazz and delicious fondue return to Delheim…
- Lunch at The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia, always a great pleasure…
- Five Ways to Spoil Mom at Spier this Mother’s Day…
- International Sauvignon Blanc Day May 3rd…
- Terroir Restaurant welcomes Winter with a Special Set Lunch & Dinner Menu Offer…
- The Delaire Graff Icon Wine Club is thriving…
- The Garajeest Bruce 2015, a podcast with some interesting people…
- Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #7, Lozärn Carménère 2017…
- Art & food converge at Grande Provence in Franschhoek…
- Wine Concepts Chardonnay Pinot Noir Celebration at The Vineyard Hotel in May…
- Journey & Discovery – The Greenhouse April to August winter menu…
- Asara takes The Private Hotel School’s Mentor’s Trophy for 2019…
- Wine Menu’s Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Festival back in Johannesburg in May…
- Peter Falke Wines on Groenvlei Farm, well worth the drive…
- Windfall Wine in the Agterkliphoogte Valley…
- Haute Cabrière Tasting Room Pop Up at The Franschhoek Beer Co this Winter…
- Myrna Robins reviews Home Cooking by Esther Malan, Easy, Reliable, Down-to Earth Cooking…
- Nuiba Wines – more than wines; memories for Suzanne Coetzee too…
- Celebrate Mother’s Day in the Nuy Valley..
- Cosy winter value at Steenberg’s trendy Bistro Sixteen82…
- Roodeberg releases collector’s 70th anniversary gift tube…
- Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #5 Terra del Capo Sangiovese 2016…
- Chantel Dartnall celebrates South African Food & Wine at Sky Restaurant in Hong Kong…
- Steenberg champions a year of sustainable, traceable fish with ABALOBI…
- Strauss & Co set to establish ground-breaking fine wine auctions in South Africa…
- Cosy up to your AGA Fireplace this Winter…
- Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #3, Asara MCC Brut 2016…
- Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #2, The Fledge & Company Katvis Pinot Noir 2016…
- Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #1 Sijnn Saignée 2016
- Spier Seasonal Tasting: Cape Heritage Pairing, Ideology Wines & Cape Foods…
- Jordan Estate, The Real McCoy Riesling 2016, a podcast from ZA Confidential…
- Winter away at Abalone House in Paternoster…
- L’Ormarins MCC Maker, Zanie Viljoen spends 5 minutes with us…
- Easter Marshmallows & Sunday Family Lunch at Steenberg…
- Bakers Breakfast at The Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery on Spier Farm…
- Renamed Wine & Food Tourism Conference Presents The Wine & Food Tourism Awards…
- Loxton Lager, abuzz with dark honey & Karoo herbs…
- Delheim Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, great wine, great value…
- Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate Vineyard wins Vinpro Winetech Vineyard Block Competition…
- Get thee hence unto Urbanologi with undue haste…
- Sansibar Gin Bar at Asara Wine Estate, is it the biggest in the country?
- Franschhoek returns to the Winter Sculpture Fair at the Nirox Foundation Sculpture Park…
- Get warm and fuzzy with Gabriëlskloof Restaurant’s all-new menu…
- An Easter Feast with Aga the Master of all Cookers…
- Good Food, Hot Baths, Warm Home – with the AGA Rayburn…
- Sugarbird Gin Eggs – Egg hunting just became fun for adults too…
- SA’s Finest MCCs, Top French Champagne & the Best Italian Prosecco at the Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival…
- Nederburg does it again, back in the Top 50…
- ‘The Ultimate in Wine-Making is to make a Champagne’, a bubbly chat with Bon Courage’s Jacques Bruwer…
- Bradley Solomons, Concierge at The Table Bay is on his way to the “Hotel Oscars”, The Distell Inter Hotel Challenge 2019…
- La Bri Affinity 2009 – gets better with age on WineMag 10 year Awards…
- Chef Chantel Dartnall to represent SA gastronomy on the world stage…
- The Table Bay’s entrants to the 2019 Distell Inter Hotel Challenge…
- The Table Bay’s Dalise Stynfaard shows off baking prowess in prestigious culinary competition…
- 25 Year Celebratory Tasting Series with Ken Forrester Wines…
- Spier 10 things to do with kids this Easter…
- De Grendel Rubaiyat Adds Mundus Vini Gold to Its Creaking Trophy Cabinet
- Asara #9 The Speciality Collection Vine Dried Sauvignon Blanc 2014, good with Dianne Bibby’s Milk Tart Pancake Mille-Feuille…
- Roodeberg scores 92 /100 at Winemag 10 Year Old Wine Awards…
- The CWA raises almost R15 million for winelands education…
- The Mpumalanga Wine Show Celebrates a Decade of Fine Wines in the Lowveld…
- It’s Picnic Season at Paul Cluver Wines…
- Landskroon Blanc de Noir Off Dry 2018, lovely summery wine, a good match with Ina Paarman’s Creamy Gazpacho…
- Quick fire questions for Dan Nicholl, CWA Auctioneer on Saturday…
- Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #4, a Podcast, Asara Avalon 2012…
- The Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival 2019, The Inanda Polo Club 13 & 14 April…
- Robertson Winery launches a Sparkling Brut Rosé…
- Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #3, a Podcast, Landskroon Cinsaut 2016…
- Discover 18 experiences at the 18th SA Cheese Festival from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 April 2019 at Sandringham outside Stellenbosch…
- Get Constantia Fresh with this delectable Fish Taco recipe from Greenhouse at The Cellars-Hohenort…
- A chat with Kimberley Miller, Spier’s Conferencing Co-ordinator…
- Wine Concepts ‘Craft’ Festival at The Vineyard Hotel – Friday 8th March…
- The Cape Wine Auction – when corporate philanthropy is more than just giving money…
- Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #2 – a Podcast, Holden Manz Avant Garde Collection Chardonnay 2018….
- Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #1 – a Podcast…
- Paarl Harvest Celebration – Fun at Perdeberg Cellar
- The Art Of Wine Auctions – Cape Wine Auction 2 March…
- Renowned Chefs of The Stellenbosch Wine Routes unite for Social Development as ‘Tasting Stellenbosch’…
- Chateau Del Rei – natural sweet sparkler in a can…
- ALTO FRIDAY SUNSET ROUGE EVENINGS…
- A LOT TO BID FOR AT THIS YEAR’S CAPE WINE AUCTION…
- DE KRANS GOES PRETTY IN PINK DURING THE MONTH OF LOVE, & ADDS A NOTE OF COFFEE…
- Authentically Enjoy Sipping Rum, enjoy Havana Club 7 Años…
- Discover Steenberg Farm for the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Fun…
- Du Toitskloof Wines – two white gems for summer, both so good with Ina Paarman’s Whole Fish over the Coals…
- International award reaffirms La Motte as leading wine tourism destination..
- Franschhoek Summer Wines | 2 February 2019
- Undefeated: KWV Cruxland Gin among the world’s best for a second time running…
- Stellenbosch pulls out the stops for its 2019 Harvest Parade on February 2nd…
- Myrna Robins talks about the Platter’s 2019 South African Wine Guide by Diner’s Club….
- Distell launches a new Premium Wine Company…
- Sawid 2019, the Directory which puts South African Wine at your fingertips…
- Seventy reasons to enjoy Roodeberg in 2019 …
- Three vinous gems from the Nuy Winery with matching recipes from Dianne Bibby…
- De Krans Premium Moscato Wines – a refreshing alternative to bubbly…
- Greenhouse Restaurant at The Cellars Hohenort welcomes new Head Chef, Farrel Hirsch…
- Sue Torrance’s Take Root and Grow, a growing gardening guide, launched at Asara…
- HAPPY NEW YEAR, DEAR READERS…..
- Today, I thought I would present some recently tasted Bits and Bobs for the holiday week ahead…
- Spier – on the Eerste River, a gem in the Stellenbosch Wine Crown…
- Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch – well worth the drive…
- A Merry & Much Blessed Christmas dear readers…
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- Steenberg Wine Estate, new seasonal dishes refresh the menu at Catharina’s Restaurant…..
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- Past Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé, Rüdger van Wyk is 2018 Diner’s Club Young Winemaker of the Year…
- RiffelCarstens – two of my favourite Chefs get together….
- Always exciting stuff going on at Spier, the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Estate …
- Online wine marketplace Port2Port rated SA’s best receives global recognition for its comprehensive wine catalogue…
- Boplaas unveils Collector’s Edition 6yo Cape Tawny Whisky…
- The Shy Chef, Groot Phesantekraal’s Juan Van Deventer…..
- Gabriëlskloof’s Favourite Things Market returns bigger, better & bolder in December…
- Jéanri Nel – Making Good Hoogeberg Craft Beer is a Brewer at the top of her game…
- Klein Kook en Geniet – a version for young people by S J A de Villiers & Eunice van der Berg…
- Nitida launches The Grande Matriarch MCC 2015, … three years in the making for cellar’s first 100% Pinot Noir bubbly…
- Stir up Sunday & Aunt Muriel’s Christmas Pudding…
- Agulhas, the oldest lighthouse outside of Cape Town, and the two wines named for the Land’s End …
- Marilyn Gantana – Marilyn Kuier en Kook…
- Perdeberg Classic Collection Merlot 2017, perfect partner to Tracy Foulkes’s Festive Vegetarian Wellington…
- 15 Minutes with Darielle Robertson, Organiser of The Cape Wine Auction…
- Rutendo Ruth Marovatsanga – winner of the One & Only Young Star Chef of the Year Award…
- Van Loveren brings you Almost Zero, good summer lunch wine with Nina Timm’s Smoked Mackerel Salad with Summer Fruit…
- Haute Cabrière unveils a new look in time for The Festive Season…
- 5 minutes with Debbie Mc Laughlin of Hilda’s Kitchen at Groote Post, Darling…
- A duo of Lanzerac Pinotages & a Cinsaut Pinot Noir blend called Prof….
- 5 minutes with Morgan Steyn Cape Winemaker’s Guild Protégé doing his internship at Delaire Graff…
- Melaurea Mead Methode Traditionelle, a modern riff on Mead by Matthew Krone…
- Platter’s Wine Guide reveals Bellingham’s impressive ratings…
- International Merlot Day & I look at Asara The Vineyard Collection Merlot 2017 with Dianne Bibby’s Roast Butternut & Lentil Bobotie…
- New Wine & Fynbos Cupcake pairing highlights Delheim’s eco-passion…
- Asara #6, the Vineyard Collection Pinotage Rosé 2018, delicious with Dianne Bibby’s Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Peppers…
- Six Platter’s 5-Stars in Three Years for Shannon Vineyards & Merlot of the Year Award…
- Platter’s Five Star triumph for Steenberg The Black Swan 2017…..
- Iain Banner appointed to Cape Wine Auction Trust Board…
- Oldenburg Vineyards Merlot 2015 awarded a coveted 5-Star rating in Platter’s 2019 South African Wine Guide…
- Spier’s First Light Art Show 2018 – put it in your diary now…
- Save the date! Asara Wine Estate’s Pure Gin Festival on 8th December…
- Asara’s mise en place opens with a fabulous new menu to go with the Estate’s fine wines….
- 6 Reasons to visit Simonsig this festive season…..
- Syrah Masterclass features top wines from SA and the world….
- Vegan & Vegetarian menus burst with flavour at Bistro Sixteen82 for World Vegan Day – Thursday, 1 November 2018
- Steenberg Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant summer sparkler…
- Durbanville Hills launches Prestigious Collectors Reserve Range … a collector’s item for both wine and art lovers alike…
- Graham Viney – The Last Hurrah, South Africa and the Royal Tour of 1947…
- Holden Manz Chardonnay Reserve 2017, a gem of a wine with Nina Timm’s Fish Pie…..
- Julian Richfield reviews Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Unmasked…
- Lanzerac Pionier Pinotage 2015, needs a dish like Ina Paarman’s Lamb or Venison Potjie with Baby Onions…
- The Cape Wine Auction 2019, the wine event of the year approaches…
- Carrol Boyes Sketchbook Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 wins gold at 2018 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirit Awards
- Stellenbosch Hills launches its latest taste extravaganza…..
- The Restaurant at The Nek by Dylan Laity Is now open…
- Rooiberg Flagship Reserve Shiraz 2016, a sublime expression of its terroir….
- Groote Post’s Lukas Wentzel produces a sublime blend, Salt of the Earth…
- Morgenster Estate Reserve 2014 wins top Bordeaux trophy in the 2018 Six Nations Wine Challenge…
- Make a Wish at Gin O’Clock at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa…
- A “TRIPLE GOLD” AT VERITAS FOR NEIL ELLIS CABERNETS – THREE YEARS IN A ROW
- Southern Cross Gin – generous in aroma, mouthfeel & softness in flavour…
- Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil again best in South Africa in the Flos Olei International Guide…
- Two Studs from Excelsior, Peter de Wet names two wines after the Estate’s stud horses…..
- Durbanville Wine Valley dominates at 2018 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10..
- Da Luca launches a Rosé Sparkler in South Africa, in time for Summer…
- Durbanville Hills celebrates Pinotage in style….
- Salsify – a brand new restaurant, opening at the historic Roundhouse, part of the Dale Roberts Stable…
- Four Cousins, nine wines & 18 years of striking success, says Myrna Robins…
- Vilafonté, a soil type? Yes, and also great wines by an awesome threesome…
- Pongrácz Blanc de Blancs awarded as overall champion at Veritas…
- Judges’ verdict? Douglas Green worth its weight in solid (double) gold
- Paul Murray writes about De Grendel, the jewel of Durbanville Hills & Tygerberg…
- Rascallion plays long and short with its RPM wines….
- Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel adds more medals to its collection, Cape Fusion up ahead…..
- SLIP INTO SUMMER: EASTERN CAPE WINE SHOW HERE SOON!
- Comedy in the Vines this summer at Spier…..
- Arco Laarman’s Focal Point Wines tick every box for me….
- Waverley Hills Organic Wine Estate takes two globally prominent awards…
- Asara #5 The Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015 with Dianne Bibby’s Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Peppers…
- Simonsig bubbly rises to the top at this year’s Amorim MCC Challenge…
- The Commissary leads the charge…
- Ginsmith, fine craft gins from Groot Winterhoek…
- What’s a Big Dog? An excellent MCC by John & Karen Loubser….
- Secco sachets to infuse your own Gin, let the fun times begin…
- Bid on rare vintage wines at Steenberg’s online Vinoteque Auction
- Flames at The Four Seasons Hotel in Westcliff, great view, sublime food & lovely staff…
- Hemelhuijs, Cape Town’s favourite breakfast spot now serving in Johannesburg at So Yum…
- Delheim iconic Pinotage Rosé & Sauvignon Blanc released as Vegan friendly wines….
- Aperol Spritz – must be the real thing for the first time…
- Exciting news from Peter Falke Wines – read up about new vintages…..
- Terroir Restaurant – I would go back for a cup of the Sauce Americaine – extends its winter offering…
- Ace your Braai Day pairings with Durbanville Hills wines…..
- Asara #4 The Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage 2017, good match with Dianne Bibby’s Tunisian Chickpea Soup…
- Soak up Summer with De Krans Free-Run Chenin Blanc 2018…
- Lozärn Wines from Bonnievale, making their mark. Alida Ryder provides the food matches…
- Heritage Day Celebration at Simonsig, live music, great Cuvée food & sublime wines…..
- Plaisir de Merle & Niel Bester go together like horse & carriage…
- Tetley’s Flavoured Green Teas in Lemon, Mint and Apple, a big hit…..
- Silver Creek Craft Distillery launches Margarita Moonshine, just in time for summer parties…
- Oldenburg Vineyards, Nic van Aarde steps up to the plate as new Winemaker….
- De Grendel Dazzles in Red at The Sommelier’s Selection 2018…
- Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82 ….
- KWV commemorates 100 years with The Centenary, Limited Edition MCC…
- Riebeek Cellars celebrates its 75 year with three new vintages of their stonking good wines….
- Lautus Savvy White hits the spot without the guilt
- Asara #1 – Asara The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2017, with Dianne Bibby’s Ricotta & Tomato Flatbread…
- Jacques Viljoen an exceptional addition as Cellarmaster to the Boschendal Winemaking Team
- Reward yourself with a Roodeberg winter red wine reunion
- Assaggi – a place of happy memories for me, current happiness for John Fraser…
- Jazz & Cheese Fondue at Delheim – every Sunday from 24 June to 26 August
- Red Wine Rendezvous at Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82, Thursday, 28 June 2018…
- Gin & Negroni Cocktails happily flow at Asara’s Sansibar…
- Carrol Boyes Fine Red Blend 2014, a fine accompaniment to meats with caramelly bits…
- Groote Posts The Old Man’s Blends, perfect for Dad on Father’s Day…
- Wine Concepts – Annual Chardonnay Pinot Noir Celebration 08.06.18…
- Negronis at The Sansibar Gin Bar this week….
- Asara Wine Estate appoints Johan Joubert as Cellarmaster…
- Groot Constantia – ‘well worth a visit’, the Michelin Guide would say…
- Asara Luxury Hotel offers a Springbok Shank & Shiraz dish in the Sansibar Bistro…
- Boschendal offers an exciting Mushroom Foraging Weekend & a Father’s Day Long Sunday Lunch – book now
- Terroir drops Winter Meal Prices….
- Muskadel SA Awards 2018 results – Bon Courage you beauty
- International Chardonnay Day, Asara produces a delicious one…
- Simonsig 50 – written by Emile Joubert
- Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase offers wine treasure trove
- 5 minutes with Mareli Erasmus, Head Pastry Chef at Delaire Graff Restaurant….
- Vondeling Monsonia 2015, a seriously delicious red wine and an endangered flower species…
- Impressive Line-Up at Wine Menu’s Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Festival 2018
- Haute Cabrière Restaurant keeps the fire burning this winter…
- Holden Manz – producers of fine Cabernet Franc…
- Durbanville shines in two wines from Groot Phesantekraal…
- Garden Route Wines – 2 gems from Outeniqua…
- Neil Ellis Sauvignon Blancs for International Sauvignon Blanc Day 4th May
- De Grendel Restaurant offers a new 3 course Lunch Menu
- Wine Menu – Explore the wonderful, complex and delicious world of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir at Gauteng’s only wine event dedicated to these two noble varieties
- Lucullan adventures at Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel…
- Aquiver for a glass of Rascallion Word Collection Aquiver 2016? You should be!
- Delaire Graff Restaurant Kiwi & Lime Pre-Dessert….
- Spier #101 – three delicious whites for Summer….
- The Stellenbosch Wine Festival Presented by Pick n Pay 2018, Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th February 2018
- Rascallion Pandiculation 2015 – a wine by Ross Sleet part of The Word Collection…
- Stark-Condé & MAN Vintners Wine announcements, interesting times ahead…
- Carrol Boyes, doyenne of South African Design, now produces premium wines…
- Spier offers an embarrassment of riches in its restaurant options….
- Boschendal’s Cap Classique Grande Cuvée Brut named a Top Ten MCC over a ten year period…
- Q&A with Noxolo Hlongwane Nedbank Private Wealth’s Head of Philanthropy on sponsorship of The Cape Wine Auction
- Durbanville Hills Trail Run on Sunday 4th February, have some fun in the vineyards – no hills…
- Franschhoek Summer Wines at Leopard’s Leap | 3 February 2018
- KWV, South Africa’s iconic wine & spirits company turns 100 years old….
- mise en place, everything in its place, finds a place at Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel…..
- Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil again a Flos Olei star….
- Org de Rac Cellarmaster Frank Meaker, launches two new top-Tier Organic Wines under the Die Waghuis label…,
- Glen Carlou Unwooded Chardonnay 2017 with Anina Meyer’s Spicy Sweet Potato & Couscous Veggie Bowl
- Merry Merry Merry….
- Advent Calendar #24 Bon Courage Inkará Merlot 2015, a fine Robertson Red
- Advent Calendar #23, The Asara Bell Tower 2012, a fine Stellenbosch red blend
- Glenelly Wine Estate – the perfect destination in Stellenbosch…
- Advent Calendar #21 red wine is the sublime Grangehurst 350 Pinotage 2009….
- Advent Calendar #20 Nederburg Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2013…
- Advent Calendar #19 Spier Creative Block 3 2014, an excellent Rhone style blend…
- The Fruit Cube – the way to office health and happy people…
- Advent Calendar #18 wine – Fairview Grenache 2015 Old Piekenierskloof Bush Vines…
- Advent Calendar #17, a treasure of Silverthorns….
- Advent Calendar #16 Red Wine, De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2016…
- Advent Calendar #15 wine Boplaas Cape Ruby Port…
- ADVENT CALENDAR #14, LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS MERLOT 2016….
- Advent Calendar #13 wine – The Aristea Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2015…
- ‘Pure Gin’ at Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel on 16.12.2017
- Advent Calendar #12, Grangehurst Pinotage 2008, sublime Helderberg blend…
- Conservation Champions Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, caring for the environment….
- Advent Calendar #11 – Bon Courage The Pepper Tree Shiraz 2013…
- Advent Calendar #10, Yonder Hill Danilo Rosé 2017, a blend of 2 red varieties….
- Advent Calendar #9 is the Fleur du Cap Essence du Cap Pinot Noir 2016
- Advent Calendar #8 – Earthbound Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, an organic certified wine from Darling…
- Oldenburg Vineyards Viognier 2016, a fine partner to Nadia Graves’s Perfect Roast Chicken – 08.12.2017
- Wine4friends, December offering of stunning wines…
- Advent Calendar #7 – Allesverloren Tinta Barocca 2015, Danie Malan creating dry reds from Portuguese grape varieties…
- Advent Calendar #6 – Bon Courage The Mulberry Bush Merlot 2016
- Advent Calendar #5 – Grangehurst Cape Rosé Blend 2015, a rosé with a college education…
- Advent Calendar #4 – Linton Park Café Cabernet 2017
- Advent Calendar #3 – Eikendal Charisma 2016 with its touch of la dolce vita…
- Advent Calendar #2 – Fairview Old Paarl Bush Vines Cinsault 2015, an intense expression of this grape…
- Vespri, Morgenster’s Vermentino addition to their The Italian Collection….
- Snow Mountain Artisanal Wines, made in beautiful Wellington…
- Advent Calendar #1 – Spier Secret…
- The Southern Moonshine revolution, get set & get tasting…..
- Closet – the remarkable wardrobe of Nataniël….
- Sugarbird, new kid on the block, a fine Cape gin, named for a fine Cape Bird….
- Dalewood Fromage Huguenot & Boland triumph at the 2017 World Cheese Awards…
- New to Stellenbosch Hills…yadda yadda…bacon!
- Dalewood Wineland Wild Mushroom Brie, topped with Panko, Enoki Mushroom, thyme & lemon pangratatto….
- Lightly Sparkling – Robertson Winery’s New Vintage Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir Rosé, perfect for invigorating summer refreshment….
- Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignons – gems in the Stellenbosch Wine Crown…
- Southern Cross Gin, a craft gin made with waters from the southernmost tip of Africa…
- Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate to host Live Summer Sunday Concerts…..
- Churchill and Smuts – the friendship by Richard Steyn. A truly great read, here reviewed by Peter Soal…
- Bottega, Prosecco producers of note, offer a cute gift pack
- Boschendal 10 year old Potstill Brandy, great with Dalewood Huguenot…
- Fizz up your festivities with Polkadraai’s new fun bubbly
- Steenberg Lady R grande cuvée 2012 takes 5 stars in Platter’s
- Dalewood Wineland Chef’s Camembert, baked with Citron Preserve & Toasted Pine Nuts…
- Haute Cabrière Restaurant fires up the stoves for exciting summer dishes…
- wine4friends – let me help you find some new wine tastes…
- Make a statement with SA’s latest rainbow-delish liqueurs
- Nuy Winery – keeps Veritas crown as best fortified wine producer…..
- Allesverloren Chenin Blanc 2017 – a first white from the predominantly red wine producing Swartland Estate…
- De Wetshof Continues its Domination of Veritas Category for un-wooded Chardonnays…
- Spier Comedy in the Vines – wanna laugh? Make your reservations….
- Cooked in South Africa is an initiative of Wish Upon a Star, a non-profit fund-raising charity. All proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to children living with disability….
- Reyneke Biodynamic Syrah 2015 – a biodynamically produced wine from the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation
- Welmoed Wines from Stellenbosch Vineyards have a new look and complete the range makeover for Stellenbosch Vineyards….
- Nuy knighted at 21st Michelangelo Awards. Home of some of the finest Sweet Wines and home to Celine…
- Waverley Hills, an organic winery in the Tulbagh Wine Appellation, introduces two new fabulous wines…
- Delheim’s legendary Spatz Sperling passes away
- DeWaal Wines celebrate International Pinotage Day on 14th October. The de Waals have left huge footprints in the history of Pinotage…
- Lanzerac Artisanal Wines, tributes to legends by Wynand Lategan, using interesting varieties…
- Reuben Riffel – the boy from Groendal owning his own space in Franschhoek & doing what he loves…
- Spier Spring tasting 2017, exciting offerings of food from the farm with Spier’s wide range of wines…
- The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival ‘The Magic of Bubbles’ 2 & 3 December 2017
- Art Franschhoek | 27 October to 27 November 2017. A meander through this wine town to view South African Fine Arts by local artists.
- Bellevue Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – summer in a glass, from the Morkel Family on the Bottelary Road…
- Steenberg’s Catharina’s offers a feast of contemporary classics for vegetarians…
- Delaire Graff’s Indochine Chef Virgil Kahn offers one of his popular dishes, Asparagus & Broccoli….
- Spier Farm launches The Spier Farm Kitchen overlooking Spier’s historic Werf, offering anything from picnics to gourmet treats – and wine
- Fairview Broken Bottle 2015, no pale shadow of the Douro. Delicious blend of Tinta Roriz & Souzão. Grapes from Paarl and Swartland.
- Patina – Ryan Richens back in the Southern Suburbs with a fine Steak Restaurant, a legend in the making
- Withington Nguni Malbec 2015 – a Heritage Wine named for Heritage Cattle
- Du Toitskloof Winery emerges victorious in a Pork War to remember in the Du Toitskloof Muratie Annual Cook Off….
- Boerekos met ‘n Twist – heritage food tweaked by Annelien Pienaar, well known cook & food writer
- Yonder Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2017 & a herd of Ankole Cattle, and of course Abé Beukes, legendary winemaker
- Boschendal MCC bubblies shine gold at the 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition
- A Bite of Latin America by Susie Chatz-Anderson. Take a trip to South America in your own kitchen….
- Diemersdal launches first wine under new Wine of Origin Cape Town Label
- Biostilla Organic Gin – gin is in, and so is this excellent organic example. Made from ecologially sound soft wheat and botanicals….
- Broad Valley Pinot Noir 2014, and a superb Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Overberg
- Simonsig Summer Fun. Premier Wine Estate offers not only the finest wine, also some interesting events
- Delheim Grand Reserve 2014, the latest vintage of its flagship, which crowns this Stellenbosch stalwart’s red wine portfolio
- Springfield Estate, a jewel in the crown of the beautiful Robertson Wine Appellation
- Vriesenhof Wines by Jan ‘Boland’ Coetzee, a legend in his life time
- La Bri Estate’s Vineyard & Cellar Renaissance – a little Franschhoek gem
- Alto Rouge 2015, a Stellenbosch icon, awarded by The Sommeliers Selection Awards
- Allesverloren Tinta Rosé 2017 – a fine expression of the Swartland from one of the oldest wine estates in that Appellation
- RMB Winex 2017 – 18 years of sustaining the Art of Wine. Sandton Convention Centre 25 to 27 October.
- Mulderbosch Vineyards in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation – a destination on its own.
- Breedekloof Wine Valley: where legends live on
- Arco Laarman strikes out on the road less travelled
- Spier people – Joyce Malefane, Assistant Restaurant Manager
- The Merwida Family Vintners Chenin Blanc 2016, an honour to her Oupa by Lieza van der Merwe
- Old Biscuit Mill – Noble Vice, a food and wine feast this Sunday
- Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel – well worth the visit as the Guide Michelin would say..
- The Gin Box – don’t ask, just get it
- The Beachhouse Beach Clean Up
- Boschendal Potstill Brandy – exquisite, ambrosial, smooth, round
- Cheese Baker – Baked Lanquedoc with fresh thyme & honey and Snow Mountain Pinot Noir 2016 – 30.07.2017
- Franschhoek Uncorked Festival – 16 & 17 September 2017
- Simonsig Wine Estate Icons of Yesteryear up for tasting on Vintage Day
- Eikendal Vineyards 2017 Winter Pizza & Wine Pairing Experience
- Eikendal Vineyards help you melt the cold away with a Swiss Cheese Fondue
- Spier Farm people – meet Ben Ngubesilo, banqueting manager
- Wine Menu owner Corlien Morris unlocks the Unusuals
- Cape Brewing Company Brrrrew Event at the Spice Route Destination on 28 July
- Boschendal’s Roving Dinner, a Nose-to-Tail Affair on Saturday 5 August 2017
- Ultra Mussels Wine Celebration – a Luke Krone Event
- Nederburg Proe Paarl Winter Festival unlock your story
- Steenberg Charity Trail Run – Lace up your winter trainers on Saturday 12 August 2017
- Glenelly – French flair in a Cape Vineyard
- Single-variety Shiraz pioneer takes the lead in Shiraz-based blends
- Wine Concepts Seductive Sauvignons – 18th August
- Delaire Graff’s Indochine with Virgil Kahn & his Black Pepper Springbok loin
- Cheese Baker Cheese on toast with a twist
- De Grendel Restaurant is a TripAdvisor Favourite with the 2017 Certificate of Excellence
- Jean Roi Cap Provincial Rosé 2016, a premium Franschhoek blend
- Dainty Bess, an enchanting 100% Pinot Noir MCC
- Mont Blois – Robertson Royalty
- Spice Route Wines launches its iconic Amos Block Perpetual Reserve
- Pepper Tree Cottage, Penhill Farm, Nuy, happy stay
- Dewar’s The Monarch 15 year old Scotch Whisky
- Vineyard Views Country House – excellence in Riebeek Kasteel
- Spice Route Saffron Rosé 2016 & Nina Timm’s Deboned Roast Chicken with dates & goat’s cheese – 13.06.2017
- DeWaal Cab is King! And so is Dad! Celebrate Father’s Day with a special offer
- Spier – taste the farm with good food at Eight
- Southern Cross, a launch of a new gin on World Gin Day
- We’re back!
- The Game Reserve, wines from Rooiberg Robertson…
- Shiraz Stars for 2017 announced
- Youthful Energy at Villiera Wines
- Morgenster – the liquid gold that is Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Inverroche does World Gin Day on Saturday, 10 June
- Spier offers a fab Father’s Day Lunch
- Things to do at this Wacky Wine Weekend, Robertson
- The Food Barn – an invitation you don’t refuse…
- Morgenster – elegant, sublime, fabulous wines
- ASARA – one stop Stellenbosch Wine Estate
- Simonsig Merindol Takes Rare Gold at Syrah du Monde
- Allée Bleue latest releases by Van Zyl du Toit….
- Azolile Khoncoshe – beneficiary of Nederburg Auctioneers Initiative
- “Simple” yet “bold” are the words for Louisa Greeff’s Winter Menu at The Durbanville Hills Restaurant
- Lanzerac releases maiden Chenin Blanc & first Syrah in more than 10 years
- Sunday Feast at Haute Cabrière from 1 May to 30 September 2017
- Cape to Rio Rowing Expedition Done & Dusted
- Benguela Cove Wines launches New English Vineyard
- Steenberg – Winter wonderland of contemporary classics at Catharina’s
- Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – a gem from Robertson
- Barley & Biltong on Spice Route – Winter Brrrew Fun
- Terroir, still the hottest meal ticket, offers a Chalkboard Winter Menu
- Dalewood Winelands Brie & Raspberry Bake, a perfect ending to a meal…
- The Bottelary Hills Pop Up Lunch returns to Hartenberg Wine Estate 28 May 2017
- Sharpen your Culinary Skills with New Interactive Cooking Classes at Durbanville Hills – 27 June & 29 July
- Baleia Wines Erhard Pinot Noir 2014 – family tradition in the making
- Break in Payday with Spice Route’s First Brrrrew Event
- The Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships 2017
- Where to taste the finest Chardonnays & Pinot Noirs
- Steenberg winter escape in The Constantia Winelands
- Spier Hotel offers Mother’s Day High Tea
- AGA Cookers & Fireplaces showcase at Hyde Park Corner
- Windfall Wines – a gem in the Robertson Crown
- Steenberg launches Vintner’s Breakfast at Bistro Sixteen82
- Corlea celebrates 10 years at Bosman Vineyards
- Celebrate Roast Leg of Lamb Day on 7 May
- Archie McLean offers pocket friendly winter lunches at Steenberg’s Catharina’s Restaurant
- Judi Dyer – Managing Director of Oldenburg Vineyards
- Nuy Winery – Mother’s Day festivities
- Spice Route Wines shine at The 2017 National Wine Challenge
- Asara scores at Top 100 Wines…
- The Gamekeeper’s Chicken Pot
- Fairview takes top honours at the 2017 National Wine Challenge
- Wine Menu’s Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Festival May 8th
- Spice Route Wines – I talk to Charl du Plessis, Winemaker…
- Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82 offers cosy winter value..
- Hoghouse BBQ & Beats at Spier
- Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, SAA Wine of the Year
- Plaisir de Merle Winemaker’s Dinners, May August & October
- Slay your winter blues at ‘Taste the Helderberg’ epicurean fest
- Books for Cooks – Jump on The Bant Wagon
- Spier’s Free time on the Farm
- Steenberg meets Kaapzicht for a sizzling food & wine evening
- Spice Route Sauvignon Blanc – with my deconstructed Sushi
- Books for Cooks – Delicious Low Carb
- Books for Cooks for Easter – two ‘locals’
- Kleine Zalze, our current wines this week…
- Books for Cooks – The South African Milk Tart Collection
- Books for Drivers…
- Books for Cooks for Easter, Smeul & Toor met Hoender
- Glenelly Wine Estate – we welcome a website partner
- Get acquainted with Rooibos as never before at this year’s inaugural “Rooibos Experience”
- Bellingham rated as one of the best by users of the world’s largest wine app
- Spier, all about its people – Alfrieda Hanse, Farm Supervisor
- Spier, it’s all about the people, Wilton Sikhosana
- Can we Toque? Excellent Review of Alfie’s Pizzeria in Pretoria by John Fraser
- Annual Mushroom forage at Boschendal with Justin Williams on May 6th
- Glen Carlou Unwooded Chardonnay 2016 & Dianne Bibby’s Chilled Cucumber Soup with grape & watermelon salsa – 21.03.2017
- Books for Cooks – Soettand
- Vergenoegd Wine Estate offers End of Harvest Long Table Lunches on On Friday 31st March, Saturday 1st April and Sunday 2nd April
- Woolworths Mature Gouda steals the Limelight
- Current wines for the drinking & a great local whisky
- Riebeek Cellars Wild Olive Acoustic Stage – 6 & 7 May 2017
- DGB Wines to be honoured as Best South African Producer at world’s largest wine fair, ProWein
- Current bubbles in the fridge, Weltevrede, Paul René & Bottega,
- The Table Bay Hotel presents An Evening with Nederburg – Platter’s Winery of the Year 2017 on 6th April
- Boschendal’s Full Moon Picnic – last of the Summer on Monday 13 March 2017
- Delaire Graff Chef Michael Deg continues to shine
- Steenberg Spa – idyllic place of rejuvenation in the vineyards
- Desiderius Pongrácz 2009, a wine to honour Pongrácz
- The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show Welcomes you to WINEderland!
- Current wines from Villiera & a pair from Robertson
- Two great ‘sweeties’ on Die Vine Intervention
- De Wetshof – Mosbolletjie time
- De Grendel – some happy feasting
- The Table Bay, Camissa offers excitement on the new menu
- De Grendel celebrates a first award of 2017 with the De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2015
- Nothing but an AGA Ludlow Fireplace to warm you this winter
- Nuy Winery gives back to the community
- Neethlingshof Music Wednesdays, April to September
- Nederburg’s story is in the detail
- 27th Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival, Summer Place in Hyde Park May 16 & 17
- Experience the Cuisine of Collaboration at Luke Dale Roberts X Saxon
- Nederburg offers young wine, delicious food & fun during Ommiberg 2017
- Eikendal amuses with Weintaufe Harvest Carnival
- Send your wine samples for Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017
- Robertson Wine Valley Hands on Harvest – 10th to 12 March 2017, Taste the Lifestyle
- Harvest brings bonhomie & beards back to Bot River
- So many great reasons to visit the 2017 South African Cheese Festival!
- Let Gabriëlskloof sweep you away to the Mediterranean
- Boschendal offers a Full Moon Picnic on Friday 10 February 2017
- Current Wines, Eikendal & Wildehurst…great drinking
- Current Wines – excellent organics from Waverley Hills
- Haute Cabrière Restaurant – well worth a visit as they say in the Michelin Guide
- KWV Classic Collection Shiraz Rosé 2016 & Mynhardt Joubert’s Pan fried trout with pickled ginger mash
- Legendary pioneering South African wineries, Dalla Cia, Raats Family Wines and Kaapzicht partner with Port2Port
- Muratie Harvest Festival,Saturday 18th February 2017 from 11h30
- 12forward launches Cape Town…
- Danie Morkel joins De Wetshof as Winemaker
- Current wines, Dagbreek & Dragonridge – 22.01.2017
- Outdoor Valentine’s Day movie at Spier: The Best of Me
- Books for Cooks – Annatjie Melck’s Koljander, Koljander so deur die Bosch
- Old School Romance at Lanzerac this Valentine’s Day
- Current Wines, La Petite Ferme & Dragon Ridge – 17.01.2017
- Cape Wine Auction 2017 – 10 & 11 February 2017
- Sam Linsell’s Roast Chicken with Stout, Rosemary & Honey
- Current Wines, Nativo & Alto – 15.01.2017
- Uitkyk offers Valentine’s Classic Outdoor Movie Night
- De Grendel Wines launches De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2015
- 4th Street – Fastest growing wine brand in the world
- Stellenbosch Street Soirees back in full swing
- Stellenbosch Vineyards receives Top Honours from Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2017
- Chicken with bacon & baby tomatoes, with Willow Creek Olive Oils
- Boschendal Full Moon Picnic – 12.01.2017
- Gabriëlskloof The Blend 2015 – another Peter Allan Finlayson gem..
- Kleine Zalze – Terroir, one of my best dishes of 2016
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – A pair from Quivertree
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Sophia Lindop
- De Krans takes it up a notch with two new innovative releases
- De Grendel – well worth a visit..
- Ommiberg Celebrating a Decade of Young Wines
- Nederburg The Winemasters Riesling 2015, the highest scoring S A Wine At International Competition
- Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky – Leopard & Lime Cocktail
- The Cape Winemakers Guild welcomes two new members
- KWV’s Double Festive Delight with Berry Glazed Gammon with Candied Apples & Fresh Berries By Mynhardt Joubert, TV personality & well-known chef
- 2016 Veritas Young Wine Writer announced
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Errieda du Toit’s Tuistafel
- Spier – destination for a day
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Dine van Zyl’s Potjiekos & Pot-Pourri
- Nuy Winery Cellar Master crowned as Worcester/Breedekloof Winemaker of the Year 2016
- Blend Your Own At James Sedgwick, Africa’s Only Commercial Whisky Distillery
- Stellenbosch Street Soirées back in full swing…
- A Flagstone kind of week…….
- Books for Christmas – The Sellout by Paul Beatty
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Your Family’s The Baking Book
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Food & Home Entertaining : A year of Seasonal Dishes
- KWV’s Izele van Blerk talks The Mentors Wines
- Boschendal hosts Jesse Clegg live on New Year’s Eve
- Nederburg Wine Estate hosts the CPO on New Year’s Eve
- Durbanville Hills offers a unique Table Mountain Wine Safari Experience
- Eenzaamheid Wines
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Koekedoor 2
- Nederburg wins IWSC 2016 Trophy for South African Wine Producer Of The Year
- De Wetshof Celebration of Chardonnay
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – More Braai the Beloved Country
- Luke scoops 5th consecutive 2016 Eat Out Mercedes-Benz Awards Top Restaurant 2016
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Tasty WasteNOTS
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – The Cookie Jar, Lisa Clarke
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Giving Back Childhood
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook
- Steenberg offers Summer Food & Wine Flights under the oaks at Catharina’s
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – The Classic South African Cookbook
- Ease into summer with an Eikendal Experience
- Douglas Green for International Sherry Week
- Bottelary Hills gets festive with a fish-inspired ‘Pop Up’ Lunch
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Johnny Hamman’s Een Maal
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Cass Abrahams, National Living Treasure
- KWV Classic Collection Chenin Blanc 2016 with Mynhardt Joubert’s Coriander & Lime Marinated Chicken Breast Salad
- Books for Cooks for Christmas – Jamie Purviance’s Weber Braai Books
- Belfield Wines – of the finest in Elgin
- Wine Concepts Champagne Festival | Friday 25th November 2016
- KZN vineyard harvests fruits of Cape Winemakers Guild Protégé Programme
- Yay for our Brand New Website
- FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 revealed
- Boschendal Wines – International & Local Acclaim
- Den Anker’s Beer – specially brewed
- A golden night at Veritas: acclaim for Spier’s winemaking heritage
- Morgenster Italian Collection Nabucco & Tosca 2013 soar to 93 in Tim Atkin’s 2016 Report
- Nederburg wins International Wine & Spirit Competition Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
- Boschendal fills its Awards cupboard
- Nativo, the Boss and his brother…
- Durbanville Wine Valley’s Season of Sauvignon
- Historical “home-coming” of 195 year old Grand Constance bottle
- Celebrate Spring at Spier’s Tasting Room with an array of canapés made from locally sourced ingredients
- Anura’s Brute of an MCC Pops into Top Spot at Cap Classique Awards
- Veritas: A taste of the best
- Two belters from Backsberg
- Cap Classique Industry Toasts John & Erica Platter with Frans Malan Legacy Trophy
- Blindiana Barista – SA’s First Blind Museum/Coffee Shop Opens in Worcester
- Boschendal, the traditions go on
- Boschendal celebrates Summer with a vibrant new Chardonnay Pinot Noir
- KWV appoints Wim Truter as Chief Winemaker
- Klein Constantia thrilled with Tim Atkin’s South African Report
- Steenberg aces Tim Atkin Report with six 91+ distinctions
- Kleinood releases 2016 De Boerin, their EVOO
- Simonsig’s Debbie Thompson invites you to dine
- De Grendel rakes in awards at IWSC
- Perdeberg packs in the awards at IWSC
- Fleur du Cap soars at ABSA Top 10 Pinotage Awards
- The Most Expensive Burger in Town
- Johan Malan offers variety at CWG Auction with Vintage Cap Classique & a Mediterranean White Blend
- Reciprocal Wines now selling Louis Latour barrels
- Boschendal Sommelier Selection awarded Top Ten at Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Challenge
- Boschendal Pasta Making Weekend – 3 & 4 September 2016
- Spier’s 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2015 tops Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge
- Nativo Wine & Food pairing – a truly interesting look at an approach by Alan Hughes, Florida Chef…
- Boplaas SA Champion Port 2016
- Swartland Winery introduces unusual varieties to its portfolio
- Indispensable treasury of vinous info
- La Motte celebrates Heritage Day with heritage cuisine offering in Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant
- Bot River hosts blooming nice Spring Weekend
- Boschendal Food Growing Workshop 10th September 2016
- Perdeberg Winery hits 100% medal success rate at the Paarl Wine Challenge 2016
- Get ‘piggy with it’ at the Bottelary Hills Wine Route ‘Pop Up’ Lunch
- Seductive Sauvignons Festival – 2nd September
- Top Ten Wellington Wines honoured at Quest for the Best 2016
- The Table Bay announces new Winter High Tea – a journey of discovery
- Spier Creative Block 3 2013
- KWV Award Wrap up for 2016
- Taste the Simonsig Wine Icons of Yesteryear at Vintage Wine Day on Saturday 13 August 2016
- KWV Wins ‘World’s Best Producer’ Trophy & ‘World’s Best Brandy’ at ISC
- Haute Cabrière Education Centre
- KWV 10-year-old Potstill Brandy – 6.6.2016
- Morgenster White Truffle Enhanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Colonel Harland Sanders’ Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops – Nina Timm
- Oldenburg Vineyards – sublime wine destination in Banghoek
- Willow Creek Oils in a Porcini Frittata
- Spoil mom with a Mother’s Day banquet fit for royalty
- Young Guns Reloaded
- The Table Bay’s Easter Egg Man – Bobby Kumar
- The Table Bay – Easter at the best address in Cape Town
- Celebrate food & togetherness at The Table Bay this Easter
- Zonnebloem’s new Viticulturist, Isabel Habets on Harvest 2016, research & generations of experience
- The Table Bay switches off its lights for Earth Hour
- Meet the winemakers of The Franschhoek Cellar
- Global Rolls-Royce New Model Launch at Delaire Graff Estate
- The Vergenoegd Harvest Lunch
- Mulderbosch Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2015 – 16.02.2016
- Vergenoegd – join us for a Harvest Lunch on Thursday 3 March
- Vergenoegd Harvest Lunches – not to be missed
- A chat with Pieter de Bod about KWV 20 year Old Potstill Brandy
- Kitty Petousis – Cape Town Legend passes on..
- The Table Bay’s summer inspired High Tea Menu & sensory Valentine’s Day Dinner add fun to Summer
- Morgenster revisited
- Gina Bachauer, The Alhambra Theatre A flashback
- The Table Bay offers Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial on ice in January
- Belfield Aristata 2011 – 28.12.2015
- A Christmas Wish
- De Wetshof Estate launches new livery
- The Table Bay goes Festive
- Belfield Farm in cool cool Elgin – 30.11.2015
- The Imibala Trust – changing lives
- The Vineyard Hotel’s December Sip & Sample
- Delaire Graff – the jewels in the crown
- The Table Bay People
- Imibala – exciting times
- The Vineyard Hotel – a fabulous wine & food offering
- Morgenster White Truffle Enhanced Extra Virgin Oil – 29.09.2015
- Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2015 – 23.09.2015
- Douglas Green Sunkissed Sprizzo – 21.09.2015
- Cajun-Creole beef with garlic mayonnaise – Jean Nel
- Indochine redux
- Corder Family Vineyards Cool Climate Chardonnay 2014 – 26.08.2105
- Nativo Red 2009 & a dish of Sarah Graham’s Duck – 08.08.2015
- Boschendal, then and now
- Kitchen Sessions with Peter Tempelhoff are back by popular demand…
- KWV Brandy is World Champion – 10.07.2015
- The Vineyard Hotel’s Ndaba Dube a Cape Finalist in National Wine Tasting Competition
- Bellingham The Bernard Series – 18.06.2015
- Willow Creek Chicken
- Lanzerac Cheese Lunches
- Hemelhuijs, ready for winter
- The Table Bay Hotel – you don’t have to be resident to….
- Matt Preston, MasterChefOz, comes to town
- Schoone Oordt, a place to go back to
- Ryan’s Kitchen – a Lucullan treat
- Imibala Restaurant & Deli..
- Taste of Cape Town 2015 – come & taste what’s new on the food scene
- Cook with Nikki Booth in Orvieto
- Boschendal flies high with SWISS Airline
- Boerewors balls with tomato & basil sauce – Thuli Gogela
- Glenelly plays its part at The Cape Wine Auction – 27.02.2015
- Volare – Monday to Sunday 11 to 11: 22.02.2015
- Bell’s, a three generation family tradition..
- Dilmah does it for me..
- Monis Pale Dry Traditional Flor Wine – 29.12.14
- A special Christmas Wish
- KWV Héritage XO Cognac – the perfect Christmas Gift
- A Year at Silwood
- Gordon Newton Johnson joins Cape Winemakers Guild
- ‘White Christmas’ Ale Cake
- Rietvallei’s Kobus Burger honours his father Johnny with two stunners – 12.11.14
- Kleine Zalze – well worth the visit
- Durban Curry, So Much of Flavour – Erica Platter, Clinton Friedman & Devi Sankaree Govender
- The Vineyard Hotel’s sustainability efforts recognized at the 2014 Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards
- The Old Men and the Duo of Beauties from Robertson by Lafras Huguenet
- My Stuffed Pork Chops with lemon & caper butter…
- South China Dim Sum Bar
- UBM 2014 on etv Thursdays at 20h30
- Spice Route Terra de Bron – new flavours from a passionate team
- Beer battered fish – my recipe cooked on Expresso Breakfast TV
- Hemelhuijs – a place to return to
- Paarl Wine Challenge 2014 – the results
- Kleine Zalze appoints Alistair Rimmer as Cellarmaster
- Du Toitskloof’s Italian Stallion – a Nebbiolo amusement
- Heerenbone & Brown Shimejis
- Waterblommetjie Bredie – Dine van Zyl
- Oep ve Koep – legend in it’s lifetime
- Willow Creek Gourmet Squeeze – always something new out of Africa
- Oldenburg Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – 20.06.14
- Peter Falke wine & design combine
- Lustau – the best Sherry in the world
- Christian Eedes – Cork vs Screwcap 2014
- The Willow Creek Flavoured Olive Oils
- Du Toitskloof Kraai Kokkedoor
- De Wetshof in the Limelight
- Winters Drift – well worth the detour
- Allesverloren – South Africa’s Douro?
- Happy Easter, happy feasting…
- Rietvallei Estéanna White 2012 – 13.04.14
- Graham Beck The Game Reserve Merlot 2012 – 05.04.14
- Willow Creek – Olive Oil of Origin
- Main Ingredient
- Chefs’ Warehouse
- RIP Mark Lindhorst
- Shannon Vineyards Macushla Pinot Noir Noble Late Harvest 2012 – 16.01.14
- Nativo – organic at last
- Impala, cherries, berries & a great glass of Pinot Noir
- Morgenster – benchmark Olives
- Nativo – crows eating the putty….
- Old-fashioned Ideal Milk Ice Cream
- Hazelnut Galette with Apple & Fruit Mincemeat
- Avontuur Estate, horses & wine
- We cooked in the Karoo 7
- We cooked in the Karoo 6
- We cooked in the Karoo 5
- Chopped South Africa in production
- Tim James – Wine Writer of the Year
- Stir Up Sunday – a family tradition
- Laborie wins Klink Award & launches Summer Menu
- Dear Me, it’s 7Springs….
- Culinaria, Leopard’s Leap food wines
- Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Tête de Cuvée Pinot Noir
- The way we used to eat….
- Silwood’s High Tea
- Malva Pudding – the original
- Groote Post, haven of Cape Hospitality
- Sutherland – stars in Prince Albert
- We cooked in the Karoo 4
- Silwood Cookery School 1st year’s Spring Lunch
- Majeka House & Makaron magic
- Perdeberg – The Dry Land Collection
- We cooked in the Karoo 3
- Errieda du Toit, Huiskok, preserver of our food heritage
- We cooked in the Karoo 2
- La Motte, Lucullus & Bacchus dine
- Guanciale – a cheeky piece of pork
- We cooked in the Karoo
- Carote Agrodolce
- Asara sends me a birthday cake
- The pie elephant
- Oldenburg Rhodium 2010, from a special place.
- Diemersdal Onthoukosaand
- Baked Apples with Medjool dates & pecan nuts
- The Chinese Girl comes home
- What a way to start the weekend!
- Malva Pudding – an Easter tradition
- Boschendal Renascent
- De Bos Handpicked Vineyards Fairtrade Wines launched
- Chicken Salad & Curry Mayonnaise
- Chicken of the woods – Laetiporus sulphureus
- Michael chats to Christiaan Campbell
- Giorgio Nava honoured in New York
- An Owl, a Pussy Cat & Six Flowers
- Kaboom! and a Splattered Toad with Nancy Gilchrist
- The Perfect Gin & Tonic and other stories….
- Andrea Mullineux inducted into CWG
- Delaire Graff Estate – a diamond in the Stellenbosch Crown
- Granny’s Ginger Jar
- Andy Bates – my Street Food hero
- The Perfect Roast Chicken
- Stir up Sunday
- Ilva Beretta, Blogger & photographer
- Nedbank Green Wine Awards 2012
- De Wetshof Chardonnay Celebration
- The Great Boerekos Book 1
- Steenberg’s Bistro 1682 – country restaurant in the city
- One&Only Reach for the Young Stars
- Alida Ryder Simple & Delicious – recipes from the heart
- Reach for the Young Stars – Showcook
- Drizzle & Dip – Sam Linsell
- Scrumptious – Jane-Anne Hobbs
- Reza’s Indian Spice
- Bruce Palling – International Eat Out Awards Judge 2012
- Muratie Laurens Campher 2011
- The Great Gatsby
- Café Dijon – Burgundy in Cape Town
- Lunch with a Lady – Liz McGrath at The Cellars Hohenort
- Clemengolds, Summer in Winter
- Hemelhuijs – Heaven on Earth
- Greece comes to Prince Albert
- Michael & Sue cook for you…..
- Beyerskloof Wines & Delicious Eggs
- My Lamb Knuckle & Quince Bredie…
- Simnel Cake – my grandmother’s recipe
- A weekend of cooking in Prince Albert
- Heirlooms – tomatoes at their finest….
- WATERMELON & GOAT’S CHEESE SALAD
- Lamb Shoulders Williston
- Beach Bag Books for New Year
- A visit to Prince Albert
- A sublime lunch at Glen Carlou
- Cape Pickled Fish…
- Memories of Ginger….
- Lamb Knuckle & Red Bean Casserole
- Kos vir die Kenner
- My Expresso dishes this week
- My first pot of Yoghurt
- Perfect Paté @ Alto
- Accolade for Wellington Distillery
- Eat In Awards – you’re invited
- Van Loveren wins the race again
- Jasper Raats & his Kiwi Wines
- Avontuur announces new Winemaker
- Watch me on Expresso, SATV3
- Cook with Sonia – Kitchen Goddess
- Cape Winemaker’s Guild news
- Crush 4 just launched
- Dalewood’s Huguenot strikes Gold
- Bread & Wine for Christmas
- Diners Club Winemakers 2010
- NedBank Green Wine Awards
- Nederburg, 2011 Winery of the Year
- Stir Up Sunday – Xmas Pudding time
- Uwe Koetter ring up for grabs!
- Best Value Wine Awards 2011
- Crush! free digital online magazine
- 2010 Cape Winemakers Guild auction wines hailed the best ever
- SA Food Icon dies
- Gulliver Graduates
- 2010 Amorim Wine Magazine MCC Challenge
- Organic farming on Appelsdrift
- Portugal 3 – Solar dos Presuntos
- Portugal 2 – Solar dos Presuntos
- Portugal 1 – Solar dos Presuntos
- Autumn is the time for baking
- Farewell to the heat of Summer
- Welcome to our new website!
- Smoked Fish Paté – a Cape favourite…
