• Head out to the country and enjoy the simple pleasures in life at the Robertson Wine Valley’s eleventh annual Slow Food & Wine Festival in partnership with WESGRO, taking place from 4-6 August 2017.  Discover the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley situated on the scenic Route 62 and explore a wealth of history and authentic wine experiences.  Experience the charm of country life in an intimate setting characterised by each farm’s unique personal touch. Walk under the stars, taste local cuisine and sip delicious wines from the valley.  Expect slowly made and slowly enjoyed offerings at this year’s event. Each event…

    A delicious, boozy twist on a South African classic, this Irish coffee malva pudding with make your guests giddy with happiness! Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi; Photograph by Dylan Swart Irish coffee malva pudding TOTAL TIME 50 min, plus cooling | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS MALVA PUDDING 200g sugar 2 eggs 30ml (2 tbsp) apricot jam 15ml (1 tbsp) butter, melted + extra, to grease 10ml (2 tsp) white wine vinegar 180g cake flour 5ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 2,5ml (½ tsp) salt 80ml (1/3 cup) milk IRISH COFFEE SAUCE 125ml (½ cup) fresh cream 60ml (4 tbsp) Irish…

    Don’t like dark chocolate because of its bitter taste? The LINDT Master Chocolatiers have the answer. They have created LINDT EXCELLENCE MILD 70%, which is perfect for your taste buds’ first introduction into high cocoa chocolates. LINDT EXCELLENCE MILD 70% has an altogether different taste experience, whilst still maintaining the rich cocoa characteristics that have made its more intense counterpart, the EXCELLENCE 70%, a firm favourite across the globe. With a slightly lighter colour, the aroma of rounded and intricate cocoa flavours are complemented by the delectable, luxurious scent of vanilla. The MILD 70% is created using a meticulous blend…

    Taste the coast at the ECR House & Garden Show’s Foodie Fair – set in its own marquee, the brand new, lip-smacking smorgasbord of local and international flavours designed to stimulate your taste buds and your braincells, ensuring you leave full of fresh food and fresh inspiration. On for the full 10 show days, get your mouth watering with bunny chows from Dolly’s Curries, a Moroccan burger from Durb ’n Burger, or vegan dips from Martinnaise; then wash it all down with boutique wines from top local producers. Sate your sweet tooth with Indian sweetmeats from Divine Treats, home-made ice…