• Stellenbosch is known for its beautiful and historic architecture as well as its picturesque surrounding vineyards, making it the perfect location for a sit-down meal. Here are 25 of the best fine dining restaurants in Stellenbosch, some attached to wine farms and some not. Whether you’re looking for South African flavours, global influences or a first-class glass of vino to wash your meal down, one of these eateries is sure to work for you. Here are 25 restaurants in Stellenbosch that you should visit: Wine farm restaurants in Stellenbosch 1. Kunjani at Kunjani Wines Picture: Kunjani Wines / Facebook First on…

    Classic Margarita A classic cocktail, originally from Mexico, it’s most sublime when made with freshly squeezed lime juice (not lemon), Cointreau (not any other orange liqueur) and served cold, never frozen. SERVES 2  INGREDIENTS salt, to taste 100ml tequila 50ml Cointreau juice of 2 freshly squeezed limes 4 ice cubes METHOD SKIM the rim of the glass with a quarter of lime (or dipping it into a shallow saucer of water), then lightly dipping the rim into a saucer of salt. Wait a few minutes before using the glasses, to allow the salt to dry. IN a cocktail…

    The Festival of Fire is Cape Town’s hottest chilli festival and the ultimate event for spicy food lovers. Whether you prefer your chilli mild or fiery hot, the chilli festival has just the right level of spiciness for everyone. The festival offers the perfect day out for the whole family with a variety of delectable food stalls and endless entertainment. Picture: Festival of Fire / Facebook Here’s what you can expect on the day: A variety of chilli-based products you can buy from local vendors Chilli seeds and solutions to grow your own chilli Food trucks offering up their own…

    Cauliflower couscous salad Perfectly balanced salad. PREP TIME 25 min | COOK TIME 5 min | SERVES 4  INGREDIENTS Cauliflower couscous 1 kg cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tsp sea salt flakes 300 g frozen peas 300 g snow peas 1 cup mint leaves, chopped  1 cup coriander leaves, chopped coarsely 1 cup parsley, chopped, plus extra to serve ⅓ cup pistachios, chopped  1 tsp finely grated lemon zest  2 tbsp lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil 4 boiled Mint yoghurt sauce ½ cup greek/plain yoghurt 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp lemon juice METHOD For…