Jock Zonfrillo, the beloved judge of MasterChef Australia, renowned chef, and author, has died at the age of 46. The news was announced by his family on his Instagram account this morning. The cause of his death is not yet known. ‘Jock’s charisma, wicked sense of humour, generosity, passion and love for food and his family cannot be measured. He will be greatly missed.’ — Network 10. The scheduled airing of MasterChef Australia has been postponed. A new date has not been set at this time. Unbeknown to many, Zonfrillo was homeless and addicted to heroin at the time British…
Save the date! This year’s celebration of Sauvignon blanc and Durbanville Wine Valley’s Sauvignon Soirée take place on May 5. This is the opportunity to discover a region…
Richmond Hill, an owner-run microbrewery based in Gqeberha has won the title of “Best Beer in Africa” at the 2023 African Beer Cup – the biggest beer competition on the continent. The winning beer, a dark ale aged in Shiraz barrels with raspberries and peaches, grabbed a gold medal and then wowed the best of show judges, beating 231 other beers in the competition. “The African Beer Cup has quickly become the most prestigious beer competition in Africa,” says Richmond Hill’s founder and brewer Niall Cook. “To have a beer collect an award in the competition is an amazing achievement,…
Is sea moss a foreign concept to you as it is to us? Well, recently this sea plant has been in the spotlight for all its potential health…
South Africa is blessed when it comes to wine and is home to more than 20 different wine routes within its borders. From the cool west coast breezes near Darling to the world’s longest wine route – Yes, South Africa is home to the world’s longest wine route – in the Klein Karoo, we are spoilt for choice. If you don’t know about all of them, we’ve tried to sum up a few of our favourites. From Durbanville, renowned for their Sauvignon Blanc, to Hemel en Aarde’s exquisite pinot noir and the Porto style Cape Vintage’s in Calitzdorp, there’s something…
The first and longest-running international award of its kind, the inaugural Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award was held in 1972. This year marks its 51st year of celebrating trailblazing…
When it comes to eating healthy, it’s not just about what you eat, but also when you eat it. This is where eating seasonal produce has the best of both worlds – it’s not only delicious but also has numerous health benefits: Fresh and flavourful In-season produce doesn’t undergo extended periods of artificial ripening or chilling. Such practices tend to reduce the flavour and nutrient value of fruit and veggies. Instead, it undergoes its natural ripening process and is eventually harvested when the time is right. Nutritional Have you ever noticed that during the winter, in-season vegetables like…
On Wednesday, 29 March 2023, in celebration of the partnership between Inverroche & Ellerman House, we were were hosted at a beautifully curated and nature-inspired space at Ellerman…
With load shedding in our midst and becoming part of our everyday-life, finding new ways to save has become automatic. Whether it’s doing laundry, occupying storage or buying groceries, saving at the top! We have found ways in which you can arrange the items in your fridge in order to save electricity and keep the food fresh for longer. The top shelf is the least cold, so keep sliced and ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables there. Also place leftovers on this shelf, in sealed plastic containers. However, do not keep them for more than four days. Tie fresh herbs together with…
We Café in Gardens and Cape Town Vegan are teaming up to offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience for foodies who are passionate about vegan cuisine. This 4-course dining…