Mynhardt Joubert is one of our most loved, creative and generous South African chefs. As KWV brand ambassador, he's forever coming up with exciting events and interesting new recipes, reinventing classics with his own personal magic flair.
This December he's hosting unique private lunches that you - yes, YOU! -...
Until recently I was blissfully unaware of the many gems studding the Constantia Wine Route. More fool me! Luckily the good folks at GC Communications have been keeping me abreast of events and delights along this route, as well as dropping off some wondrous samples of that region's wines....
I haven't been to heaven, but I've been to Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate - and it's the same thing to me, really. It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been and the mere thought of it is enough to put me in a good mood instantly.
This sprawling...
Everyone should get a delivery of Christmas cake at least once in their life, don't you think? Yesterday was my lucky day, as a basket with one of chef Mynhardt Joubert's beautifully wrapped Christmas cakes made its way to my front door. Tucked beside it was a bottle of...
Bistro 1682 is bringing Barcelona home with its brand new tapas and summer menu! Long known for its excellent food, notably the brunches and tapas, Bistro 1682 is now wowing diners with an exciting, authentic new tapas menu. If you want the true flavours of Spain translated to a...
The Food and Wine Experience at La Motte is an epicurean dream come true. Presented each Friday at 10 am by skilled and knowledgeable La Motte Wine Ambassadors, it offers a leisurely guided exploration of 5 estate wines, matched with chef Michelle Theron's superb Winelands Cuisine.
Who doesn't want to...
I like my seafood simple and prawns are no exception. Peri-peri is one of my favourite ways to cook and eat prawns, and I can vividly recall the very first time I had it, aged 5, on holiday in Durban. The sauce was so violently hot that tears streamed...
Constantia Glen is preparing the coals this Heritage Day for a sizzling braai platter for two – the perfect reason to head to this picturesque boutique wine estate on Saturday, 24 September.
Indulge in a generous braai platter of succulent spitbraai lamb, boerewors, homemade potato salad and braaibroodjies. Ideal for...
I've been experimenting with traditional pumpkin fritter/pampoenkoekie recipes lately, so I had quite a bit of roast pumpkin left over. Luckily I also had Serena Jacobson's vegetarian cookbook Fields of Flavour handy, so I adapted this cake recipe into a rather yummy loaf using the surplus pumpkin.
I love the subtle...
Spiced tea, or as we call it 'chai', has become a hugely popular drink. Sold in powdered, teabag or loose leaf form, it can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Actually, the word 'chai' simply means 'tea' in India, and what we're really talking about is masala chai, or spiced tea....