• At a glamorous affair attended by the world’s most revered wine writers at the Royal Academy of Arts, local journalist Malu Lambert was honoured with the title of Montblanc Emerging Wine Writer of the Year Award 2019. The entries for the 15th annual Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards were praised variously by judges as “well researched”, “beautifully written”, “absolutely brilliant” and “thought-provoking”. As Charles Metcalfe, the chairman of the judges, noted “each year I think the entries must be as good as it gets, but each year it gets better”. The entries were judged by a panel of esteemed…

    Wish you could get away for a weekend of wine-tasting at world-class wine estates? We’re giving you the chance to do just that, right in the heart of Joburg! For a gloriously relaxing two days on 5 and 6 October. The Stellenbosch Wine Festival Joburg presented by Pick n Pay invites you to experience a superb selection of Stellenbosch wine. In fact, we’re planning to give you such an authentic experience, you won’t be blamed for thinking you’re in the actual winelands! Over 40 Stellenbosch wine estates will participate in this year’s festival, which will be held over two days…

    BY LISA WITEPSKI PHOTOGRAPHS BY JAC DE VILLIERS Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s latest South African venture, JAN Innovation Studio, is a place where young chefs are encouraged…

    Delicious, convenient and versatile, wraps and salads make for an ideal picnic spread. Plan a relaxing afternoon picnic with friends and family, without having to worry about what you’re going to serve. Wraps are an all-round winner that you can roll up, pile high with fillings, or chargrill to crispy perfection. And salads make for great fillings or side dishes, ensuring that everyone leaves happy and smilling. This is one of our favourite wrap recipes – get your September 2019 issue of Food & Home Entertaining  for more great ideas! TEX-MEX DELIGHT! Serves 4 EASY 15 mins Spread layers…

    The Glenshiel Christmas Fair takes place in the stately grounds of ‘Glenshiel’, referred to by many as the ‘Jewel of Westcliff’ on the 31st October  – 3rd November 2019.  Each year, over seventy small business owners ‘set up shop’ in beautiful surroundings to highlight their carefully chosen products. The Glenshiel Christmas Fair is not your ‘everyday’ market. Luxury offerings include beautifully crafted bags, shoes and belts, gorgeous linens and jewellery, bespoke stationery and handcrafted Christmas decorations, cakes, cookies and crackers.  The latest fashion ‘must haves’ for ladies, men and children abound. The senses will lifted by the fragrance of…