Bruce Jack—of Flagstone Wines fame—is also the owner and winemaker of a more boutique enterprise, The Drift Estate in the Overberg Highlands. He lives here with his wife Penelope and their two sons, Robert and Benjamin. Written by Malu Lambert, food and wine writer Tell us about your farm, The Drift? Embraced by a mind-blowing biodiversity of indigenous plant and animal life, the estate sits halfway up the southern-most mountain range in South Africa. An equitable climate and fresh water are obvious benefits, but there’s something else as well. It’s the way the sun creeps into kloofs and lights up…
Save the date for SA’s French-inspired 25th annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival, which takes place at the historic Franschhoek Huguenot Monument on 14 and 15 July. A social calendar…
We’re giving away a home entertaining kit from Beetroot Inc. worth R1 500. All you have to do to qualify is simply tell us which Beetroot Inc. item from their eco range is your favourite. With the rise of the socially responsible shopper, business is largely being led by ethical business practices and sustainability, and this is what Beetroot Inc. is all about. Not only do they manufacture environmentally friendly furniture and accessories, Beetroot Inc. supports a variety of entrepreneurs from artists to housewives and small manufacturers with their job creation initiatives. “It is our shared beliefs and attitudes that…
Kleftiko means “stolen” and the origins of this dish go back to the early days of the Greek freedom fighters who lived in the mountains. They had to…
The world as we know it is becoming more carb conscious. We’re casting our bread upon the waters, aiding you in this journey to making clever carb choices. This harissa tomato soup contains all of the healthy nutrients you need to keep the cold at bay this winter. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
The classic daiquiri, a drink nowadays misinterpreted, is just as noble as a martini and is the benchmark test for a good rum. This version gives the original…
Since 1924, Robertsons’ spice experts have been journeying around the world in search of the finest herbs and spices. Now they have brought something new to the kitchen that is sure to add worlds of flavour to South African meat dishes. Introducing the new Robertsons Rubs – an artisanal range of spice rubs, each accented with a unique ingredient and expertly blended, with no MSG added, no artificial preservatives or fillers. The new Robertsons Rubs are inspired by the culinary flavours of Morocco, Brazil, Asia, South Africa, Mexico and America, and feature key ingredients such as Juniper Berries, Smoked Paprika,…
Join Wine Cellar in an evening of wine, music and fun with SA’s larger-than-life winemakers. Since 2011, Wine Cellar has been scouring vineyards across the Cape to unearth…
To celebrate the abundance of avos, we’re adding this nutritional powerhouse to the most important meal of the day – breakfast. Did you know? Avocados contain no cholesterol, are virtually free from sodium and high in monounsaturated fats and potassium, making them great in assisting to combat health issues like high blood pressure.
Giulio Bertrand, owner of Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate in Somerset West, was born in Biella in northwest Piedmont, Italy. From 1975, Giulio visited South Africa four times…