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, …
A baking class with Martjie Malan
I’m such a fan of recreational baking and always keen on learning more and sharpening my skills. Yesterday I attended Martjie Malan‘s first baking class in her winter series of …
A stay with dinner and breakfast at Majeka House
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. …
Pulled lamb pitas with tomato salad & tzatziki
Once you’ve tasted a proper Greek-style souvlaki, few things can beat this meaty “sandwich”: slightly sticky pieces of tender, slow roasted lamb on a toasted pita with fresh tomato …