There may be better places to relish cake and wine, but I'm pretty sure few can beat Idiom. This stunning venue plays host to a variety of swoony sweet and savoury taste sensations, the summer's pairing delight of Macarons and Wine being not the least of them.
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Delheim has always been famous for its tasting room pairing of cupcakes and wines. This season, Delheim launches a new Wine & Fynbos Cupcake pairing to highlight the estate's eco-passion.
They promise to make you taste the Cape Floral Kingdom with this unique offering at the famous Stellenbosch wine estate.
Significantly, the experience launched...
As restaurant destinations in the Cape Winelands go, Idiom is pretty hard to beat. Idiom Restaurant & Tasting Centre recently celebrated its second anniversary in style with a grand celebration lunch to launch the coming season's events and special dining experiences. I was there and it was fun!
This iconic...
The amount of pollution floating in our oceans has skyrocketed over the past decade. Last year, a study conducted by the United Nations noted that if we carry on dumping waste at the rate we are right now, there will be more litter in the ocean than fish by...
I know it's probably more convenient to buy ready-made BBQ marinades and sauces, but what if you're nowhere near a shop? Or just prefer a fresher taste with your premium cuts? The price of meat being what it is, I'd say you want only the finest flavourings and who...
Kerriesosaties are some of the most delicious things you can eat but boy, they're a schlep to make. You can't just make 2, or 6 or even 8 kerriesosaties, you must make at least a dozen or more. Preferably more. Had Wallis Simpson ever eaten a kerriesosatie, she would...
Much is said about the supposed health-giving properties of Himalayan salt. While I can't vouch for that, I can say that it's the only salt I use for cooking in my kitchen. I love the taste, pure and simple. It just tastes better.
Himalayan salt block cooking is also something...
Fatherâs Day gifts neednât be extravagant or store-bought. Showing your love can be as easy as sharing a meal and quality time with Dad. Try out this delicious steak with a side of creamy mushroom-and-green-peppercorn sauce, paired with the 2012 Frans K Smit Red Blend from Spier. This simple...
Of the many great wines produced under different labels at Anthonij Rupert Estate, Terra del Capo Sangiovese red remains a favourite.
Never tried it? Read here for more information about this Italian grape varietal: Sangiovese
According to Wikipedia, "Sangiovese is a red Italian wine grape variety that derives its name...
Old school, traditional cooking is making a comeback and no-one could be happier about this than me.
A few local chefs have been getting this for a while now, and of course the OG Milanese master Giorgio Nava has been piping this tune since way back when with his classic...