Earlier this year, I received an invitation to visit Majeka House Hotel & Restaurant in Stellenbosch for a stayover for two including a four course dinner with wine pairing. …
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How to make a cortado frappé with the GREENIS Smart+ Power Blender
A few weeks ago I received a Greenis 888OT Smart+ Power Blender from Greenis South Africa to try out and review. I’ve since discovered the world of power blending …
Product review: Achilles Chef’s Knife by Sternsteiger
A weekend in the Elgin Valley
Last week I spent two days in the Elgin wine valley with my husband and daughter, visiting a few wine estates and restaurants for a taste of their characteristic …
Launch: Mynhardt’s Kitchen at Cathedral Cellar, KWV
Yesterday, I attended the launch of Mynhardt’s Kitchen at Cathedral Cellar, KWV Wine Emporium. Chef Mynhardt Joubert is no stranger to the Paarl community and he’s been acting as brand …
Review: Coffee, cold brews and pastries at Coco Safar
On Saturday I visited Coco Safar, a unique luxury café, espresso bar, (compostible) capsule emporium, couture pâtisserie and brand new cold brew facility. After relocating their flagship store from …
Review: Merino lamb terroir tasting with Bertus Basson
Yesterday I attended the first merino tasting session hosted by well known Stellenbosch Chef Bertus Basson and Cape wine master Bennie Howard of Veritas, in collaboration with Agri-Expo and Lamb …
Review: Lunch at Cavalli
On Sunday, my family and I had the privilege of visiting Cavalli Estate for lunch. We’ve been for a few gallery visits and wine tastings there before, but never …
10 water wise recipes that’ll help you save
We’re all looking to gain smart new habits for coping with the little water left in the Western Cape. Hoping to avoid “day zero”, let’s adjust to a new …
2 Michelin-starred chef opening pop-up restaurant in Franschhoek as part of world tour
Double Michelin-starred Belgian chef Piet Huysentruyt will soon open a pop-up restaurant at The Conservatory on Happy Valley Road in Franschhoek. The pop-up is a touring version of Huysentruyt’s Likoké …