Takealot.com, South Africa’s largest online store, is preparing for the start of the Christmas shopping season with the launch of their annual Black Friday sale at midnight on Thursday 24th …
Baked tomatoes with feta, garlic and thyme
It’s already November and I’m revisiting a lot of my favourite side dish recipes to go with all the upcoming al fresco celebrations. A few years ago, Barbara Joubert published …
Raspberry Swirl Frozen Cheesecake
You might have noticed some brand changes going on with Simonsberg cheese: they’re becoming Président. You’d be happy to know that it’s still the same fantastic products with the same …
WIN: 2 tickets to #PinotageOnTap at Diemersfontein
Also hailed as “the best wine event in the world” via Drinks International in London, this year’s Pinotage on Tap Festival on Saturday 29 October 2016 at Diemersfontein, Wellington, sounds …
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc with the Durbanville Wine Valley in October
Join the 12 wineries that make up the Durbanville Wine Valley region during the month of October as they celebrate their signature varietal as a build-up to the Season of …
Dhal coconut curry with aubergine & spinach
A few weeks ago I was invited to take part in an organic, seasonal, vegetarian recipe challenge by Faithful to Nature – a natural, organic online retailer. Although I love …
Spicy atchar mussels with garlic & white wine
My friends at Peppadew invited me to participate in a recipe challenge using their brand new #AwesomeAtchar product range. Seeing that this is Heritage Month, it is such a pleasure …
Visiting Bartholomeus Klip with Miles For Style
Earlier this August I was invited by Miles for Style to an all-inclusive stay at Bartholomeus Klip in Bo-Hermon between Wellington and Riebeek-Kasteel from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday lunch. The …
Cointreau & pomegranate fizz
It’s Friday! Celebratory weekend drinks at sundown are pretty standard in my house and I couldn’t be happier about it. Although a glass of wine or a nice gin & …
Smoked trout terrine
There’s just something about a beautiful terrine that looks like it’s time to celebrate. This festive loaf is lined with smoked trout ribbons and filled with a creamy mixture of …