It looks like South African fine wines in 2016 are reaching new heights internationally. Some talk about, ‘the most exciting phase in history for South African wine’; others say, ‘It’s South Africa’s time to shine’ or ‘South Africa is the most exciting country in the wine world at the moment’. Wine buyers, critics, writers and discerning consumers are all enthralled by the rise of adventurous winemakers exploring new terroir, new winemaking techniques and new varieties. “Overall, wine quality has increased dramatically over the last five years and the consumer is now spoilt for choice with a wealth of new producers,…
Sumac-dusted fried chickpeas are a lovely, lighter alternative to potato crisps or nuts to snack on with drinks. They’re also fabulous sprinkled over salads. Creamy in the centre and…
Recipe by Sarah Dall
Print Recipe Baby marrow soft-shell tacos with grilled haloumi, mango salsa and smoked paprika guacamole Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients Baby marrow soft-shell tacos 8 large (about 450g) baby marrows, grated and liquid squeezed out 1 egg, beaten 270g cake flour + extra, to dust 100g Parmesan, finely grated 60ml (¼ cup) fresh
If you don’t already add whiskey to most of your food, these slow-roasted Irish whiskey and thyme sticky beef short ribs will convince you to start doing so. Deliciously flavoured and tender, you’ll be licking the sauce from your plate.
Berry choc-chunk ice cream is perfect as a Valentine’s treat, but that’s not to say it’s any less delicious on another day. Jam is wonderful swirled into ice cream!…
Print Recipe Vegan almond butter and toasted millet truffles Serves: Makes about 25 Cooking Time: 15 minutes + 1 hour, to harden Ingredients 2,5ml (½ tsp) canola oil 70g dehulled millet, uncooked 180g almond butter 30ml (2 tbsp) desiccated coconut Pinch salt 5ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract 100g dried figs, finely chopped 170g sugar-free dark
Light, bright and delicious, this herb, litchi and prawn salad is the perfect way to celebrate summer. The soft, buttery prawns are perfect with juicy, sweet litchis. Recipe by Nomvuselelo Mncube
I sit down to (yet another) sensational cup of coffee with Jaco de Witt and business partner and MasterChef SA 2013 runner-up Leandri van der Wat after a…