• The monthly Unwined & Dine experience at The President Hotel bring together the best of the Cape’s wine estates, skillfully paired with delicious dishes from the hotel’s accomplished Executive Chef, Jacques Swart. Situated in the heart of Bantry Bay and surrounded by breathtaking sea views, guests can expect a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere while indulging in a unique menu complementary to the culinary paradigm shift of the seasons. This month, The President Hotel will be teaming up with the reputable Cederberg Wine Farm on 17 October from 19:00, which promises to be an intimate evening of an unforgettable dining experience…

    Whether you whisk ’em, fry ’em or bake ’em, it’s no yolk that eggs pack a powerful nutritional punch. This World Egg Day (11 October) we bring you these “fried-egg” meringues with berry coulis. If you’re keen to ruffle some feathers, we suggest you get your apron ready Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart Check out some of our other egg-cellent recipes for World Egg Day! Chickpea flour flatbread topped with garlicky yoghurt, fried eggs, vine tomatoes and olives Stuffed boiled eggs with Rooibos-infused trout Parmesan-baked eggs with crispy prosciutto DID YOU KNOW… Studies have shown that…

    Italian-style fresh cheeses fior de latte and burrata are as delicious as they are finicky to make. Mastering this ancient craft are Louise Dawood and her husband, Stephen Ngqwebo, of Curds and Whey Artisinal Foods in Johannesburg. Written by Susan Reynard Photographs by Annalize Nel Styling by Louise Dawood Louise has taken the scenic route on her journey to becoming one of an extremely select few, Italian-style fresh cheesemakers in South Africa. Having first tasted the products she now makes from scratch while dining at True Italic Osteria del Capo restaurant in Cape Town, Louise fell in love with the…

    The program for the Montagu Herb Fest is spread over three days, starting on Friday 18 October and ending at midday on Sunday 20 October 2019. The Festival will be opened by Michael Janse van Rensburg, Deputy Director of Museum Services, Western Cape – at a herb-inspired 3-course dinner – with entertainment – on Friday evening at 6pm in the Old Mission Church. Tickets (R275) for the dinner can be bought online at Quicket or directly from the Old Mission Church. On Saturday and Sunday there will be guided Hikes to Donkerkloof to visit the area where most of the…