Bi-monthly Street Parties a #1OAK experience Forget the streets of Paris or Rome…Stellenbosch is where it is all happening this summer when the City of Oaks spills onto the pavements to share its vibrant street culture and jovial charm during its ever-popular Street Soirees. “Stellenbosch is not only the first (1) and foremost wine route of our country, it’s also fondly known as the City of Oaks with a plethora of one of a kind (or in short OAK) experiences for young and old. One such #1OAK offering is our bi-monthly street parties where a cosmopolitan crowd, charming country-style hospitality…
A curry is the perfect winter comfort food. We love this vegetarian curry recipe – it’s quick, easy and the whole family will love it. Recipe and styling…
We pay a visit to Darling’s Waylands Farm, where many of The delicious local dishes pay homage to Hildagonda Duckitt, the woman who wrote South Africa’s first cookbook. Written by Johan Liebenberg Photographs by Bruce Tuck Recipes by Michael and Lizette Duckitt The Duckitt family tree reads like a who’s who of the old Cape aristocracy. They are names one learnt about at school, names that have become intertwined with the Duckitts through marriage: the Melcks, the Smutses (ancestors of Jan Smuts, prime minister of South Africa) and the Cloetes of Alphen Farm. But the one I am most eager to…
This litchi-mousse no-bake cheesecake is simply heavenly. Sweet, light and deliciously creamy, it’s absolutely perfect for a fun summer afternoon. Recipe by Nomvuselelo Mncube
The benefits of fermented foods have been well known in many cultures, but only recently have fermented foods become mainstream. Here are 6 fermented foods you can add to your diet to ensure a healthy gut. SEE ALSO: How to make your own veggie yoghurt Why are fermented foods good for the gut? Fermentation occurs when food is chemically broken down by bacteria. Fermentation creates enzymes, vitamins, and probiotics. These help break down the food, which makes it easier to digest as well as allows for optimum absorption of nutrients. Here are 6 fermented foods for a healthy gut. 1.…
The sweet fruit flavours marry really well with the prawns and salty bacon. Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira
With a combination of unique texture and a sweet, tart flavour, the ever-popular grape has endless uses. Think wine, jams, jellies, juice, vinegar and grape oil, as well as the perfect between-meal snack, thanks to its vitamin C and K. Try this recipe to incorporate the great grape into your everyday meals. Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
This recipe brims with verdant tones to soothe and refresh mind, body and soul this summer. Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photograph by Adel Ferreira
From thinking big to what the drought means for our wine budget. Glassware is everywhere While 2017 rang in the death of the champagne flute (in favour of glasses that better showcase the aroma and flavour of bubbly), this has had a ricochet effect on all wine categories. Varietal-specific wine glasses are no longer simply the domain of the wine connoisseurs, but wine drinkers everywhere are waking up to the benefits of using the right wine glasses for the right wines. I was lucky enough to attend a Riedel Glassware Masterclass hosted by Michael Fridjhon of Reciprocal Wines (importers of…
2017 was a big year for desserts. 10 of the 15 most-popular recipes for 2017 that made this list were delightful sweet treats. Of course, South Africa’s most…