• To celebrate Women’s Month in August, the Cradle Boutique Hotel – in conjunction with leading Johannesburg wine outlet Wine Menu – is hosting the Cradle of Food & Wine Festival, featuring a tasting event that will be represented by some of the country’s top women wine and gin makers. The one day event will take place on Saturday, August 19 from 11:00 to16:00 and is open to the whole family. While those over 18 will be invited to taste wines from some of the more than 10 estates that will be pouring on the day, as well as sample local…

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    Delicately floral and beautifully elegant, this Lavender Pavlova is a soft, cloud-like showstopper with a crisp exterior and marshmallowy centre. Infused with the gentle perfume of culinary lavender and topped with billows of whipped cream and purple-tinted berries, it’s a dessert that feels both calming and celebratory. Light, dreamy, and irresistibly pretty, it brings a touch of serenity to the table – the perfect purple-kissed treat to enjoy at home or share in a gesture of comfort and solidarity.