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    food meander at waterfall corner
    In Entertaining

    Join us for the F&HE Food Meander on 7 November 2017 at Waterfall Corner

    Indulge in an evening of delectable wining and dining in the heart of Gauteng. Welcoming warm summer nights, we are heading off to the pristine and upmarket Waterfall Corner this November for a host of diverse culinary excursions – each tailor-made to suit a different menu profile. Come and join us for a fun evening out on the town, exploring our way through four menu selections – one course at a time. It’s going to be delicious! Waterfall Corner, situated on the corners of Woodmead- and Waterfall Drive, is perfectly positioned at the gateway to the Waterfall City precinct in…

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    Grande Provence picnics
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    1 October 2017 to 30 April 2018 – rustic French-style picnics at Grande Provence

    Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek Make the most of summer in the Franschhoek winelands with a rustic picnic in true French style under majestic oaks at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. Prepared by Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst, the Grande Provence summer picnic basket is filled to the brim with delightful baguettes, artisanal brie, locally cured saucisson, Franschhoek trout, homemade preserves and butter, artisanal rosemary and sea salted crisps with whole grain mustard aioli, a crisp garden salad, and a decadent chocolate brownie. These are all perfectly rounded off with a bottle of Angels Tears wine and your choice of…

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    Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year
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    Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year highlights SA Tourism’s five star future

    The kitchen was on fire at the Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year finals, held at the Umhlanga offices on 6 September 2017 as chefs from across the country competed head-to-head in a bid to add the coveted title to their resume, kickstart their careers and win the recognition of their peers. The results of this year’s competition clearly highlight South Africa’s ability to compete as a global culinary tourist destination. Held in three categories – Senior, Junior, and Team of 4 – the Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year is the oldest culinary competition in South Africa,…

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    Groves and Vineyards
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    Casalinga Groves and Vineyards Summer Festival – VIP ticket experience and picnic basket giveaway

    We’re giving away 2 sets of the VIP tickets with the perfectly pretty picnic basket to enjoy with the awesome live music, delicious artisanal food stalls and pop-up craft bars that will be at the Groves and Vineyards Festival this Sunday, 10 September 2017.  Just when you thought the Groves and Vineyards Summer Festival couldn’t get any better, Casalinga and VW are giving away two ultimate Festival experiences so you can truly experience the event in luxurious spring style. Upon entry at the Casalinga gardens, where your Groves & Vineyards hamper awaits, VW will host you and your plus 1…

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    Milk tart Pavlovas with cinnamon shortbread crumble
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    Milk tart Pavlovas with cinnamon shortbread crumble

    The proof of this nostalgic classic-turned-vogue dessert lies in its legacy, taking a contemporary turn for the even better. We’ve taken the milk tart and the pavlova, two iconic desserts and combined them to create this show-stopper dessert – milk tart pavlovas with cinnamon shortbread crumble. The flavour combinations work incredibly well together and it is a wonderful dessert to make when you have friends and family coming over for a Sunday lunch. Recipes, styling and photograph by Hein van Tonder Milk tart Pavlovas with cinnamon shortbread crumble recipe   If you loved these milk tart Pavlovas with cinnamon shortbread…

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    Pavlova, Chantilly cream and berries
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    Pavlova, Chantilly cream and berries

    Pavlova, Chantilly cream and berries Everyone loves a good pavlova! Try this Pavlova, Chantilly cream and berries recipe. COOK TIME: 1 hour | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS MERINGUE 8 egg whites Pinch salt 450 g caster sugar CHANTILLY CREAM 500 ml (2 cups) fresh cream 50 g icing sugar 100 g strawberries 50 g blueberries 50 g raspberries 100 g gooseberries Melted dark chocolate, to drizzle METHOD MERINGUE PREHEAT the oven to 100˚C. Line 2 baking tins with baking paper. PLACE the egg whites and a pinch salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk…

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    Wine 101: Meet Shiraz
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    Wine 101: Meet Shiraz

    At KWV, their aim is to demystify wine. For them, there’s no right or wrong way to taste wine – it simply comes down to whether you enjoy and like what you are drinking.  KWV wants to help you to get to know your wines, without any intimidation, so that you can enjoy your wine your way. They want to provide you with just enough information so that you have a working knowledge of the different type of wine varietals – enough to buy your first serious bottle, and perhaps impress your date with a thing or two. Meet Shiraz…

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    Spice Route Destination passports
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    Spice Route Destination passports up for grabs

    Spice Route Destination, located on the slopes of the scenic Paarl Mountains, offers various tasting and aesthetic experiences at different establishments within walking distance of each other. The Destination’s recently released passport, a pocket-sized booklet, now offers guests the convenience to enjoy a selection of tastings all year-round. If you’re looking for interesting ideas to surprise friends, family and colleagues with an all-year-round gift, or simply feel like treating yourself, the passport is a quick and easy, yet innovative solution to impress anyone. In celebration of #nationalwomensday, we are giving away 2 passports worth R340! Head down to @spiceroutepaarl and take…

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    Meet Coobs’ new pastry chef, Carmen Kobald
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    Meet Coobs’ new pastry chef, Carmen Kobald

    Local pastry Queen, Carmen Kobald has joined Chef James Diack’s team and is now sharing her love of pastry and decadent dessert creations with sweet-toothed patrons in one of Johannesburg’s most-loved bistros, Coobs in Parkhurst. “Pastry has got this elegance about it,” Carmen explains. “You can do so many things with it, and there’s something about a Coobs Lemon Meringue that always makes people smile.” Not only does Carmen make all the desserts at Coobs, but she also makes all the daily breads, butters, cheese boards, any breads for the starters, and she has now started working on the pass.…

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    Esona Boutique Wines
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    Win with Esona Boutique Wines

    Esona is a boutique winery, producing limited release wine from single vineyards nestled beside the Breede River in the Robertson Wine Valley. Husband Rowan, and wife Caryl, found this 17 hectare jewel, situated between Robertson and Bonnievale as a place of relaxation from the busy city life. As all great things take time they developed this once before vegetable farm into nine hectares of vines in 2004 and bottled and released the first Esona wine in 2010. The farm is maintained by a small team that knows every vine through their hand-picking of the grapes.  The wine is crafted to…

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    The Italian Baker by Melissa Forti
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    The Italian Baker by Melissa Forti

    Rome-born but world-bred, Melissa Forti (turning 40 this year – “and I couldn’t be  happier!” she exclaims),  is the cutting-edge connoisseur behind updating some of Italy’s most beloved bakes. Her first cookbook, The Italian Baker – 100 International Baking Recipes with a Modern Twist (Quadrille Publishing), is a stylish revival of traditional baking, adding modern flair to Nonna’s favourites. A nation proudly responsible for some of the world’s finest and most comforting dishes, Italy has earned its place as a foodie nirvana. Yet, among the traditional pastas and produce emerges a new hero: Italian-global fusion-baked goods. The Italian Baker’s platefuls…

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    Sarah Graham and Miele
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    Sarah Graham teams up with leading appliance manufacturer, Miele

    One of South Africa’s most loved cooks, food writers and TV show hosts, Sarah Graham has been appointed as brand ambassador for leading German appliance manufacturer, Miele. For more than 100 years Miele has been known for their unbeatable quality, state-of-the-art technology and innovation; inspiring cooks and foodies to prepare perfectly delicious, sharable meals. Sarah is all about sharing beautiful, simple, healthy food with family and friends – making the two a perfect match. Sarah’s partnership with Miele will equip her for the next phase of her journey. With exciting events, bespoke recipe development and a behind-the-scenes look into Sarah’s…

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    LINDT EXCELLENCE MILD 70%
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    Introducing the new LINDT EXCELLENCE MILD 70% and a chance to win

    Don’t like dark chocolate because of its bitter taste? The LINDT Master Chocolatiers have the answer. They have created LINDT EXCELLENCE MILD 70%, which is perfect for your taste buds’ first introduction into high cocoa chocolates. LINDT EXCELLENCE MILD 70% has an altogether different taste experience, whilst still maintaining the rich cocoa characteristics that have made its more intense counterpart, the EXCELLENCE 70%, a firm favourite across the globe. With a slightly lighter colour, the aroma of rounded and intricate cocoa flavours are complemented by the delectable, luxurious scent of vanilla. The MILD 70% is created using a meticulous blend…

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    Feed your tummy and your mind at this year’s East Coast Radio House & Garden Show
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    Feed your tummy and your mind at this year’s East Coast Radio House & Garden Show

    Taste the coast at the ECR House & Garden Show’s Foodie Fair – set in its own marquee, the brand new, lip-smacking smorgasbord of local and international flavours designed to stimulate your taste buds and your braincells, ensuring you leave full of fresh food and fresh inspiration. On for the full 10 show days, get your mouth watering with bunny chows from Dolly’s Curries, a Moroccan burger from Durb ’n Burger, or vegan dips from Martinnaise; then wash it all down with boutique wines from top local producers. Sate your sweet tooth with Indian sweetmeats from Divine Treats, home-made ice…

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