• Today, we are seeing an international revival in fortified wines, and the future for ports in South Africa is also bright.  What makes fortified wines so extraordinary, is that the old vintage bottled products, such as KWV fortified wines from 1929, can still enroll in competitions happening today.  At KWV, there are two ports in their portfolio: Cape Tawny and Cape Ruby – the flagship, The Cape Tawny port, is the most awarded KWV product.  These are wines that stand the test of time. WIN! One lucky reader will win a selection of the fortified wines to the value of…

    Get involved: Every week they have three kitchens that are entirely volunteer-run. Each one lasts 45 – 60 minutes and all you need to do is show up and the Seva Warriors will guide you from there. Tuesday evening – 17:45 – Meet at Doppio Zero, St George’s Mall, corner of Krotoa Place street and St Georges Mall street, CBD Thursday evening – 17:30 – Meet at The Haven Night Shelter, 2 Napier Street, Green Point Saturday lunch – 12:00 – Meet at The Carpenter’s Shop, 14aRoeland Street, CBD

    The countdown has begun with just days to go before one of South Africa’s favourite music, culture, food and family festivals – Parklife – heads to the City Of Gold. Presented by 947, TRACE URBAN and Breakout, Parklife Festival boasts nationally touring headliners and emerging artists, as well as an array of the city’s finest local food traders. It’s the perfect get-together with friends and the entire family, bringing people from all walks of life together to enjoy a superbly relaxed atmosphere and vibe. The Joburg event kicks off on Saturday, 10 June with the Durban event following on Sunday,…

    When? 15, 16, 30 June – 1 July What? Wild mushroom foragers will flock to the woods in search of these fascinating fungi that rear their heads for a short time every year. Delheim Wine Estate’s popular Mushroom Forage will teach you how to identify, hand-pick and clean these delicious forest-floor dwellers. Participants are limited to 40 people per day, which allows Delheim to maintain the delicate balance between sharing a family passion and protecting the environment. This unique gourmet food and wine experience is for adults only, and costs R695 pp. Bookings open 30 April via computicket.com and tickets…

    This is an old family favourite that reminds me of happy mornings. Oven-roasted tomatoes and a fried egg are great additions to the iron-rich livers. It’s a hearty…