This mouthwatering butterflied leg of lamb is marinated in a punchy mixture of rosemary, lemon, garlic and anchovies, then grilled to perfection in a kettle braai. Sliced thinly, you can …
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Pistachio, raspberry & white chocolate biscotti
I recently had the privilege to create an exclusive biscotti pairing recipe for Stellenbosch Hills‘ brand new release Muscat de Hambourg – a collector’s item, now with an updated look. …
A weekend at Clos Malverne
A few weeks ago I was invited to visit Clos Malverne for a weekend getaway to experience their popular Lifestyle Package. This package is valid until the 30th of …
Paprika mushroom soup
This creamy, hearty mushroom soup is the perfect way to welcome the magnificent cooler days in the Cape. Made with earthy paprika, fresh cream, dry white wine and lots of …
Miso glazed chicken espetada with fennel & cauliflower
This 4-ingredient miso glaze comes together in only five minutes and is absolutely scrumptious on chicken, fish, vegetables – you name it. But today, I chose a combination of boneless …
Lunch at Foxcroft
I was recently invited to experience the spring set menu at Foxcroft in Constantia, that was recently extended to mid December 2019. Having never been there before, I jumped …
Lunch at Gåte Restaurant, Quoin Rock
A few weeks ago I was invited to visit Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock on the Knorhoek Road outside Stellenbosch. I’ve heard quite a bit about this upmarket, modern …
The winter set menu at Cavalli
I was recently invited to experience the winter set menu with wine pairings at Cavalli Estate on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Cavalli is a pristine destination …
Discovering The Tree House at Boschendal (and much more)
A few weeks ago I was invited to visit Boschendal with my family for a two night stay. It was specifically a family affair, because the team at Boschendal recently …
Easy food & wine pairings with Nederburg’s 56HUNDRED
With the beginning of each new year, many of us are trying to find inspiration and clever ideas to make the most of our toned-down budgets after a decadent …