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 a year to oversee his two textile factories in the Eastern Cape. In 1992, he bought Morgenster. His first step was to restore the manor house, which had been originally built in 1786. Then he turned his attention to the “hill” in his backyard, which reminded him strongly of his native Piedmont, and he found that Morgenster’s terroir was well suited to red wine grape varieties, as well as olive production. That…
Shallots are wonderful in soups, as they are much sweeter and cook quicker than regular onions. This delicious recipe for French shallot soup takes only 45 minutes to…
This rum-laced coconut, cashew and oat granola is so utterly moreish as a breakfast granola, sprinkled over ice cream or poached fruit… or even eaten straight from the jar! Coconut sugar, the crystallised nectar of the coconut palm tree blossom, is made by heating the flower’s sap until it thickens and solidifies. It imparts a delicious, sweet, subtle coconutty taste to everything it touches and has a slightly softer texture than sugar, so it is lovely sprinkled over dishes as a final touch. It is mainly composed of sucrose, followed by glucose and fructose and so, it is important to…
You might question the idea of using banana in a savoury dish – I can assure you, though, that this won’t taste like dessert but, rather, deliciously tropical,…
Baby marrow/zucchini noodles (zoodles) are not only fun to make, but also healthier and perfect for low-carb diets. Recipe and styling by Illanique van Aswegen Photographs by Adel Ferreira
This parmesan-crusted kabeljou recipe is perfect for a quick and easy midweek meal. It only takes 20 minutes to make and will feed a whole family of four.…
Planning on buying a house but not sure how to go about it? This guide will show you how to buy your dream home. Step 1: Get your bucks in a row Make sure that you(r): credit score is healthy save for a deposit assess what you can afford budget for additional costs get home loan pre-qualification STEP 2: Homing in on your new house Know what your budget is Here is a handy list of 12 things to keep in mind while house hunting Decide what you want to buy. This guide explains sectional title and freehold STEP…
This sweet potato soup with maple and whisky-glazed bacon is the only way to beat the winter chill. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty. We love making…
We’re easing into the autumn months with this hearty favourite. You simply cannot go wrong with a delicious ragout and this lamb ragout is perfect for colder evenings. Use the bread to mop up the mouth-watering sauce. Serve this dish with a herbaceous, savoury cabernet sauvignon. It pairs well with the earthy flavours of the lamb. Recipe and styling by Dorah Sitole Photograph by Vanessa Lewis Comforting lamb ragout recipe
The term “aha moment” is one I tend to use sparingly, because it’s been my experience in life that shortly after I think I’ve had one of these…