RIO LARGO Olive oil boasts fragrant fruity flavours The name RIO LARGO means “wide river”; an apt name for an estate bordering the Breede River in the Western Cape of South Africa. This is desert country with alluvial soils, hot days, cool nights and water on demand to cultivate quality fruit for premium extra virgin olive oil. RIO LARGO olive oil is a balance of flavours blended from choice Italian-style cultivars, Frantoio, Coratina, Leccino and FS 17, which together make an award winning combination. Beautifully fresh and fragrant with a delicious fruity, slightly bitter and pungent flavour. The SA Olive…
How to make floral ice cubes IT’S SPRING!! Floral ice cubes are an easy and impactful way to beautify drinks or ice buckets. Here’s how to do it.…
Glorious, gorgeous Grootbos Effortlessly tucked away between mountain, sea and forest, Grootbos Nature Reserve is the epitome of luxury and relaxation. With numerous awards and accolades, it’s easy to see why Grootbos was voted as the best hotel in South Africa for 2022. The award winning, 5-star luxury eco-reserve has everything that a dream holiday is made of, namely mountain, sea and forest. Unobtrusive to the environment around it and built with an innate respect for the land, Grootbos is the epitome of the awe-striking Western Cape nature at its best. First impressions The magic of Grootbos began for me…
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Lamb Knuckle and Apricot Stew Hearty and meaty – this lamb knuckle and apricot stew is perfect for the colder winter months. Make it for Sunday lunch and have enough leftovers for Monday too! TOTAL TIME 2 hours 30 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 60ml (¼ cup) sunflower oil 800g lamb knuckles, lightly dusted with flour 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 3 celery stalks, diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced leaves of 4 fresh thyme sprigs + extra sprigs, to garnish 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes 250ml (1 cup) red wine 250ml (1 cup)…
NATURAL WINE: A NEW WINE TREND? In the past 20 years, the wine industry has experienced an influx of “natural wines” to the market. Credited with the more…
Whether you’re cooking with your kids or simply looking to feel like a kid again, these Rocky Road Rice Krispie Treat Squares are bound to get you feeling soft and warm inside! Whipped up in a short 15 minutes, these only need some time to set before they can be gobbled up by the masses (or just you, we’re not judging). Rocky Road Rice Krispie Treat Squares TOTAL TIME 15 min + 1 hour setting | MAKES 12 INGREDIENTS 200g milk chocolate chips 140g butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 150g mini marshmallows 120g biscuits; broken into small pieces 50g Rice…
Rupy Aujla has been on our radar for a few months now and when we heard that he will soon be releasing a new Doctor’s Kitchen book, we…
BELUGA RELAUCHES IN ICONIC V&A WATERFRONT CRUISE TERMINAL We have some very exciting news to share with you, one of Cape Town’s hotspots is finally re-opening post-pandemic! Beluga has been around for 20 years before the pandemic hit our shores and they needed to close, but now they are back, in an even more iconic location ready to serve Cape Town’s favourite sushi and cocktails. Out with the old and into a brand new chapter for the well-loved Beluga Restaurant! Doors will officially open end-Sept to what promises to be the most deliciously sophisticated new hot spot in the CBD…
Durbanville Wine Showcases pinotage heritage with Herman Lensing South Africa, Durbanville, July 2022: Durbanville Wine Valley and celebrity chef Herman Lensing have joined forces to give South Africans…