Nestled at the foot of the superbly rehabilitated Bain’s Kloof Pass is a sparkling little gem not to be missed if you’re headed to the Breede Valley. Just one and a half hours from Cape Town, SA’s first off-grid distillery is a breath of fresh air in the stifling summer heat. Built on the banks of the Breede River, with a magnificent view of the Waaihoek Mountain range, Monks Distillery’s tasting room offers tasting boards which include all three of their gins, a small but spectacular cocktail menu and a charcuterie platter for two that would impress even the most…
Getting tired of the same old salad? Here are three scrumptious ideas to brighten up your next lunch box. Roast beef & watercress salad greens Here is…
The ‘Japandi’ interior style has been steadily climbing the ranks in interior design since COVID-19 swept our shores in 2020, along with similar trends embracing the natural side of living. Take ‘biophilic interiors’ for example, which saw designers and enthusiasts looking for aesthetic ways to integrate nature into their living spaces. Japandi – a fusion of Zen Japanese and Scandinavian interiors, took a similar twist on the biophilic trend, with a broader focus on creating a calming, serene space which boasts light and airiness. Japandi interiors borrow from the best of both Japanese and Scandinavian styles. Before we can get…
The Cape Town Muslim community has spoken! The Makers Halaal Market will be returning on Saturday and Sunday, 4 to 5 February, at Makers Landing in the V&A…
The sunshine has proven to enhance feelings, so treat yourself to a meal at any of these eateries that offer a tasty selection of food and outdoor dining. Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden Nestled between the succulent hills of Stellenbosch, lies the magnificent – in both stature and offering – Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden. The space is dedicated to the art and design of affluent South African artist, Dylan Lewis, with over 60 of his sculptures showcased alongside 4KMs of paths. Not only are guests welcome to journey through the garden, you can also grab a light meal at the cafe…
It’s time to toss that forgotten tin of peas at the back of your grocery cupboard! In an ideal world, we would be doing a quick clean out…
An intense cook-off, inspiring discussions and glittering gala dinner and awards ceremony in Cape Town result in four deserving winners in the regional final of this prestigious global event. Cape Town has seen an intense two days of kitchen-focussed creativity as fourteen young chefs from Africa, Middle East and South Asia region came together on 23 and 24 January 2023 to compete for the regional title and the privilege of proceeding to the grand finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition. https://youtu.be/mWy-xC416ps The Kitchen Stadium The cook-offs took place over two days at Makers Landing in the V&A Waterfront…
Roasted carrots with chilli and cumin yoghurt dressing Bursting with delicious flavour, these roasted carrots with chilli and cumin yoghurt dressing will become a winter favourite. Serve it…
Chocolate mousse cake with summer berries a decadent chocolate mousse cake with summer berries TOTAL TIME 6 hours | SERVES 8-10 INGREDIENTS Chocolate cake 25g cocoa powder, sifted 5ml (1 tsp) coffee granules 60ml (¼ cup) boiling water 2 large eggs 100g castor sugar 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 100ml canola oil 100g self-raising flour, sifted pinch salt Chocolate mousse 300g dark chocolate, chopped 450ml fresh cream fresh berries, to decorate icing sugar, to dust METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 160°C. Grease and line both the sides and base of a 21cm loose-bottomed cake tin. Place…
In 2020 George’s Grill House opened their first store serving superior aged meat and modern cuisine with Greek elements all prepared in their signature open kitchen at The…