Celebrating life with food, wine, friends & happiness! Writer, cook and blogger. Author of four cookbooks. Passionately South African, proudly Capetonian.
It's time for festive feasting with the locals in Stellenbosch, City of Oaks!
These famous street parties are on all summer, from November 2018 till March 2019. What to expect? Music, wine, friends and good times, all out in the open, right on the streets, nogal. Good food, too, with several...
Few occasions in life aren't improved with cake and tea so if you're looking for a hot spot to indulge, head over to La Paris Estate outside Franschhoek. Their popular Afternoon High Tea stand comes with sweet and savoury treats, tea or coffee for 2 or more and costs...
Summer brings with it longer days, warmer weather and all the reasons to book a table for lunch at the Terra del Capo Tasting Room and Antipasto Bar in Franschhoek. This intimate space is located on the breathtakingly beautiful Anthonij Rupert Estate, with luscious gardens where you can also dine...
The annual Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival is one of the highlights on the Cape social calender and a fitting way to kickstart the festive season. Bubbly lovers gather to celebrate, dressed in their finest, and to soak up the delicious food and fizz on offer with 'The...
Exciting changes have been made to the food offering at beautiful La Paris Estate. Perfect for long, leisurely lunches, La Paris has an excellent choice of wines, MCC and champagnes, craft beers and local craft gins too. The bakery turns out beautiful crusty loaves and if you're dining out...
Lovely La Paris Estate outside Paarl is hosting a lavish Christmas Lunch buffet this year. It's child-friendly, with beautiful gardens and a designated play area for little children. Lawns, roses, huge shady trees and outside eating areas with umbrellas all make for an attractive destination to celebrate with your...
Elgin Open Gardens is an annual, week-long event that allows the public access to otherwise private gardens. 15 gardens are participating this year, the 17th Open Gardens. Many of the wine estates in the valley lay on special events with food, wine, music and entertainment during this magical week.
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Bistro Sixteen82, Steenberg’s popular cellar door restaurant in Constantia, welcomes vegans and vegetarians this summer with dedicated menus bursting with freshness and flavour.
Known for uncomplicated bistro-style food and tapas that is seasonal and flavourful, Chef Kerry Kilpin draws on experiences during her travels to find new inspiration and authentic...
La Petite Colombe marked its one-year anniversary this spring with a new menu. Still available, it's a splendid showcase for the talented head chef John Norris-Rogers and his dedicated team.
La Petite Colombe is located alongside Leeu Collection’s La Quartier Français Hotel, in the beautiful winelands town of Franschhoek.
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Bartholomeus Klip Guest Farm in the Swartland is never less than magic to visit, and this Christmas will be no exception. The food is extraordinarily good, the accommodation is country-style luxury and the hospitality of the finest to be found anywhere. BK specialises in local craft gins and regional...
