• The first samoosa you fold might seem a bit fiddly, but by the end of the second one you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about. Here’s how to fold samoosas: Buy samoosa pastry from your local supermarket and cut each piece in half lengthways. Lay one strip at a time on a work surface. Place 15ml (1 tbsp) of filling near the right hand corner. Fold the bottom right hand corner diagonally over the filling, so the bottom edge is parallel to the left hand long side. Then fold the triangle with the filling away from you, enclosing the…

    Kicking off the 2017 national tour, the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show is back in Johannesburg, and for the first time at Montecasino, to present its 12th spectacular “pourformance” of South Africa’s most loved wines and bubbly from 25th – 27th May 2017. Among signature experiences is the exclusive Café Cru Sparkling Wine Bar hosted by Miguel Chan, head sommelier for the Tsogo Sun group where visitors can immerse themselves in the glitz and glam that’s synonymous with bubbly. Also on show and back by popular demand, is the interactive and edutaining Wine Theatre. There’s also a range of VIP…

    The Red Table at Nederburg, situated in its historic manor house dating from 1800, will be participating in the autumn edition of the popular international culinary concept, Restaurant Week, from 20 to 30 April 2017. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink on arrival, while you take in the beautiful surroundings alluding to the stories of those who have laboured to establish Nederburg as one of South Africa’s most loved, award-winning wineries. Scan the landscape, relish the wide, open skies and enjoy the majestic mountain views. Then settle down for a lazy lunch featuring a main course of Springbok denningvleis, wrapped in…

    This is the ultimate malva pudding. Very moist and dense, it’s heart-wrenchingly delicious with a lovely, subtle naartjie tang. Best served with simple homemade pouring custard.