Excelsior Manor Guesthouse offers luxury accommodation in the heart of the Robertson Wine Valley on a working wine farm. The Cape Dutch Revival Manor, once a family home, has been lovingly restored and offers elegant comfort and serenity, along with personal hospitality. Summer days can be spent beside the deep blue swimming pool which is situated on an elevated, yet secluded wooden deck on the southern face of the house. Enjoy breathtakingly panoramic views of the vineyards and the Langeberg Mountain ranges. For the more adventurous, explore the farm and scenic view points by mountain bike or golf cart. Vinophiles can blend,…
Pylones brings Paris to your desk with the launch of their brand new e-commerce website. Now customers can order all their favourite Pylones products without even leaving the…
It might sound a little strange as a breakfast dish, but beetroot granola with whipped coconut cream is all you need to start your day off right! Crunchy, creamy and earthy are an amazing combination. Recipes and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
Slow-roasted Easter leg of lamb with pomegranate and rosemary is the perfect centrepiece for your Sunday lunch. This is a traditional dish with a deliciously zesty twist. Recipe…
Thousands of visitors flock to Namaqua National Park every year to experience the breath-taking sighting of flower carpets that dominate the landscape. But the park offers amazing experiences all year round for history fundis, marine enthusiasts, beach-lovers and 4×4 fanatics alike. 1. Hiking and history Most visitors are familiar with the Skilpad section in the north of the park, which also hosts the Skilpad chalets with their sunny patios and views as far as the ocean. For those wanting to get up close and personal with birds, smaller animals and invertebrates, the Korhaan and shorter Skilpad walking trails are a…
Are you heading to the other-worldly stark desert landscape of the /Ai/Ais- Richtersveld National Park? The vast park has many experiences on offer. Here are a few stops…
Coconut-vanilla caramel Makes: 1 jar Time: 30 mins Heat 100ml golden syrup, 75g coconut oil and 150g demerara sugar in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in a pinch of salt, seeds from 1 vanilla pod and 125ml (½ cup) double-thick cream. Return to medium heat and simmer until the sauce is golden and thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour into a sterilised glass jar (the sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 3 months). Serve over vanilla ice cream (or eat straight from the jar!). Coconut-butter coffee Makes: 1 cup Time:…
Sausage and bacon maize-meal breakfast bake Serves: 6 – 8 Time: 50 mins Preheat the oven to 180°C. Heat a large pan over low heat and add a…
Not sure what to do with that extra Christmas pudding stashed away in your cupboard? Try any of these delicious pantry hacks! Boozy Christmas pudding truffles TIME: 20 mins + 4 hrs, to chill | MAKES: 34 truffles INGREDIENTS 30ml (2 tbsp) brandy 80ml (1/3 cup) double-thick cream a pinch salt 80g castor sugar 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 15g butter 230 g very finely chopped dark chocolate 100 g crumbled store-bought Christmas pudding 50 g roasted and chopped hazelnuts METHOD COMBINE brandy with double-thick cream, a pinch salt, castor sugar, vanilla essence and butter. BRING to a boil,…
The ultimate toasted cheese Serves: 4 Time: 15 mins Place 8 thick slices ciabatta bread on a cutting board and spread good quality shop-bought mayonnaise over each –…