Richard Carstens is combining French and Asian influences with great success at Tokara. By Richard Holmes Call 021 885-2550 or visit www.tokara.co.za. In many ways, Tokara is a gourmet destination hiding in plain sight. Situated just off the Helshoogte Pass outside Stellenbosch, it’s easy to drive right past this stylish wine and olive farm en route to Franschhoek, your eyes perhaps mesmerised by the staggering mountains encircling the Banhoek Valley. And in more ways than one, Tokara – owned by banking baron GT Ferreira – isn’t what most people expect from one of the Cape’s top wineries. There’s no grandiose…
Classic retro favourites are on trend at the moment.Ditch the chips when serving steak and opt for that retro classic – the baked potato. Serve with a dollop…
The alchemy of Big Five and Big Dinners is a winner for Dumi Ndlovu. Richard Holmes &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, call 011-809-4300 or visit www.andbeyond.com Ngala Private Game Reserve is lush and green after heavy summer rains, and a brace of leafy bush willow and tamboti trees throw a blanket of shade over the deck where Dumi Ndlovu and I settle into canvas camp chairs. On the grass behind Dumi the selfappointed lawnmowers of Ngala Safari Lodge are hard at work. Knees bent and beady eyes wary, this family of warthogs trade their grass-trimming skills for a few hours…
From feathery and delicate to robust and regal, the Cape’s fynbos kingdom is one of the natural wonders of the worldINGRID CASSONWhat is fynbos? ‘Fynbos’ is the narrow…
With its origins rooted in the mining industry, the city of Benoni on Gauteng’s East Rand is today home to foodie gems and restaurants in Benoni that are delighting both locals and those willing to travel. By Janice Healing [wp_gmaps lat=”-26.17331″ lng=”28.320694″] BEST FOR EXOTIC FLAVOURS Established by Ivonne Taylor 13 years ago, Lemongrass is one of only a few Dutch-Indonesian restaurants in South Africa. Born in the Netherlands but raised in South Africa, Ivonne fell in love with the old-world charm of the house that now accommodates the restaurant. She decided to establish a place where she could serve…
Ashley Hayden, media personality and part of the Jacaranda FM breakfast team, welcomes us into the gorgeous Johannesburg home she shares with partner Charles Wilson and their two…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Tuesday 11 September And… sound glitches last night! The director realised when he was going through his footage of everything we shot yesterday that the sound had been scratchy and broke up from time to time! So today was a carbon copy of yesterday. Same route, same filming! Trust this to happen again so close to the end of the shoot! Typing this quickly before we catch a 4am flight back to Istanbul! Saturday 15 September Where to begin! So…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Monday 10 September Spent the day in Jerusalem,…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Saturday 8 September Feeling rejuvenated but sad to be leaving Rome and lovely Ostia Antica, we made our way back to the airport and returned to Athens late morning. Then killed a few hours at the airport until our flight to Israel. Was surprised and impressed at the high level of security at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport. Felt similar to entering the USA, the way we were questioned about where we would be staying and what we would be doing…
Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Friday 7 September Another wonderful day today! Did…