When the mercury drops, the soup ladle and the wine glass are the best of friends. Spier’s Chef Lolli Heyns serves up three hearty pairings for the wine farm’s Winter Tasting, available at its cosy Tasting Room from 1 June until 31 August. Take a seat by the blazing fire and tuck in. First up, is the acclaimed 21 Gables Chenin Blanc with a lightly smoked pasture-reared chicken and coriander broth. Then, there’s the Ideology Rhône-style blend with a slow-roasted mushroom and Gorgonzola soup. Lastly, the majestic Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, which is matched with a slow-cooked Springbok shank and…
From an early age, Dad’s play an influential role in shaping our life’s course. They subtly influence our personalities and tastes and steadily weather our moods and emotions…
Father’s Day is the day to celebrate the Gentlemen in your life, from the men who raised you, to the lessons they’ve passed down and all the moments along the way. Raise a glass to a Gentleman well raised this Father’s Day, with a personalised engraved bottle of Gentleman Jack, double mellowed for exceptional smoothness. The perfect gift to all the Fathers who never stop striving to be the best they can while raising others to do the same. Buy a bottle of Gentleman Jack from 28 May -15 June in-store or online at participating retailers* and receive a personalised…
This gin cake was used as the base for our buttercream succulent cake. Now you can have your gin and drink it too! This gin cake makes a…
The professional chef competition with the biggest prize pool in the country is back, and you’re invited to bring your passion, bring your experience and bring your game – BRING IT! Join the professionals and the up-and-coming in a clash of talent, skill, determination and passion – with the chance to win up to R15 000 in cash. Entry is open to senior chefs (more than five years’ experience and over 25 years old), who stand in line to win the R15 000 first prize, R10 000 second prize or R5 000 third prize. All it takes is the right…
South Africa’s number one cream cheese brand, LANCEWOOD®, is at it again, scouting for Mzansi’s best baker. This year’s winner will not only walk away with the 2018…
If you ever wondered what fruits and vegetables are in season in South Africa, then this handy guide is for you. Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for South Africa Summer December, January, February Fruits Apples Apple and yoghurt cake Apricots Apricot roly-poly with ginger custard Bananas Fluffy banana bread Blueberries Ricotta cakes served with blueberries and honey yoghurt Cherries Sour cherry and açaí dark chocolate bliss balls Figs Polenta cake with crème fraîche, figs and honey Granadillas Granadilla fridge tart with white chocolate ganache Grapes Baked Camembert with honey-roasted grapes, almonds and puff-pastry shards Guavas Guava jam Litchis Litchi-mousse…
Bon appétit! Drawing inspiration from the rich history of French cuisine, this delectable spread from SPAR will bring the flavours of France straight to your kitchen. Plus stand…
Everyone has to believe in something. We believe we’ll have more gin! This World Gin Day we are sharing some of our favourite facts about gin. 9 Things you never knew about gin A booming industry South Africa’s gin industry is continually growing, year on year. There are now around 135 different local craft gins on the market, with 65 distillers across the country, from the Karoo, to Stilbaai, and over to Phalaborwa. While South Africa tends to follow the UK in trends, we always add our own spin and creativity to create a unique signature. Taking inspiration from our natural…
This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this June, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. The…