• Tired of the same old cold jelly trifles year after year? Why not try your hand at a traditional European Christmas dessert. This is a much-loved dessert that you will find no matter which part of Poland you are visiting and it’s especially adored over Christmas time. Because the filling is so rich, it is usually enjoyed as is, but if you must, fresh fruit or whipped cream is in order. Recipe and styling by Angelina Claassen Photograph by Graeme Wylie

    The Backsberg Family Reserve White 2017 received a Gold award at Veritas recently and is the perfect celebratory wine for the festive season.  The Family Reserve White 2017 is a rather exotic blend of 58% Roussanne, 25% Sauvignon Blanc and 17% Chardonnay. It goes exceptionally well with rich cheeses and full-flavoured, creamy food. It particularly complements chicken and duck and has a wonderful medley of coconut, peach and aniseed aromas combined with vanilla undertones on the palate and a creamy, long-lasting finish. A chilled bottle of this wine could make an ordinary toasted cheese sandwich a gourmet feast! The Family…

    “Much like a glass of FAT bastard wine, life should be filled to the brim and enjoyed in large, delicious gulps”. This is the voice of Mr. b. He’s gold, he’s grand and he lives life at the big end of large! He’s the grand-daddy of FAT bastard wines, loving them with great gusto and inviting you to escape with him and #LiveLarge with FAT bastard wines. Get ready to #LiveLarge with Mr.b and FAT bastard wines! Would you and your partner like to escape with Mr.b to the largest green canyon in the world, the spectacular Blyde River Canyon in…

    These meringue wreaths look beautiful hung on a Christmas tree or a metallic sprayed branch. Recipe and styling by Thulisa Martins Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Styling by Linda…