These are some of the flavours and textures that I love most: silky rosmarino (orzo) pasta cooked to al dente perfection and coated lightly in the finest olive oil, …
The A to Z of Stellenbosch – a #WinterWinederland
We recently had the great pleasure of taking part in a campaign by Stellenbosch Wine Routes, the #AtoZofStellenbosch (#visitStellenbosch, #WinterWinederland) where we received a few letters of the alphabet to …
Lanzerac: The jewel of Stellenbosch is back and better than ever
It’s no exaggeration to say that Lanzerac is an iconic landmark in Stellenbosch. David Rawdon was the first hotelier to convert the historical homestead and outbuildings – first established in …
Lamb meatballs in smoky tomato sauce
After the winter solstice has come and gone a few days ago, we can safely say that we’re smack bam in the middle of the coldest season in the …
Dinner at the Quarter Kitchen, Portswood Hotel, Cape Town
We were invited to visit the Quarter Kitchen at the Portswood Hotel at the V&A Waterfront a few weeks ago for dinner. Not only has this restaurant introduced new …
Orange, olive oil and semolina cake with Chinese 5-spice
It’s finally citrus season and I’ve already made a huge batch of marmalade with the abundance of oranges all around me. I adore citrus flavours in cakes, so this …
A welcoming winter offering at Terroir, Stellenbosch
Acclaimed restaurant Terroir has recently welcomed the arrival of winter in the winelands with a special menu offering from Chef Michael Broughton, encouraging guests to indulge in the true …
Soft scoop white fudge ice cream (easy, no churn recipe)
Who said you can’t have ice cream in Winter? There’s a new product on the market called “Velvet” by First Choice – you might have seen me explore it in …
Exploring the Upper Blaauwklippen Vintners, Stellenbosch
Once a year, three boutique wineries in the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley, Stellenbosch, open their doors to a limited number of guests to exclusively taste their top varietals along with …
Exploring the MOJO Market & Hotel in Seapoint, Cape Town
Sea Point’s seven-day-a-week indoor food & lifestyle Mojo Market recently turned one. I was invited to explore the market and adjacent hotel with my family a few weeks ago, …