Drink a toast to the start of summer at the Eastern Cape Wine Show on 29 November and 1 December in the plush ‘n cool Tsitsikamma Rooms at The Boardwalk in Summerstrand. Now in its fourth year, the Eastern Cape Wine Show brings around 40 rock star exhibitors with more than 200 wines to the palates of PE wine lovers. Celebrate with scintillating bubbles from Krone, Valdo Prosecco, Pongracz and JC Le Roux . Sip and swirl award-winning whites from Steenberg Vineyards, Spier, Oldenburg and Fleur du Cap. Savour deliciously robust reds from Boekenhoutskloof, Raka, Wildekrans and Cape Chamonix –…
By Dominique Herman Despite having done my fair share of cookery courses, I remain all but useless in the kitchen. And, yet, I persevere – most recently at…
It’s always fun creating things from scratch, so why not blend your own spice mix. We ’ll teach you how to make your own spice mix using what’s in your drawer. South Indian Spice Mix together 5ml coriander seeds, 2.5ml cumin seeds, 3 cloves, 4 black peppercorns, 15ml ground turmeric and 15ml ground cayenne pepper and grind to a fine powder. North Indian Spice Grind up 10ml crushed chillies, 5ml cumin seeds, 10ml coriander seeds, 4 black peppercorn, seeds of 4 green cardamom pods, 3 cloves, 5ml yellow mustard seeds, 15ml curry leaves and 2.5ml fenugreek seeds. Mix together with…
Wine Concepts’ “Finer Things in Life” International Sparkling Wine & Champagne Affair celebrates this year’s event with the theme of “The Magic of Bubbles” on Friday 23rd November…
A World Class Beer Experience for All 30 November – 2 December 2018 Hamilton’s Rugby Club Green Point The Cape Town Festival of Beer once again takes place at the end of November 2018. This annual event is hosted at Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Green Point. In its 9th year, the Festival delivers the ultimate beer experience and is the largest festival of commercially available beer in the southern hemisphere. It’s the perfect event for those wanting a fun day out, a tasting experience or a food overload. For the beer lovers, the beer aficionados and the newbies, the range…
The Glenshiel Christmas Fair takes place in the stately grounds of ‘Glenshiel’, referred to by many as the ‘Jewel of Westcliff’ on the 25th – 28th October 2018. …
Peach’s silky smooth, sappy sister with a youthful glow is making her way into our spreads this summer. This nectarine, coconut and rum ice-cream is the only dessert recipe you will need this summer. Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube
From mise en place to astounding your dinner guests, the best steak starts with the selection of the meat, and SPAR STEAK CO. delivers only the best cut…
Champagne Day is a reason to celebrate life – and champagne “Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right.” –F. Scott Fitzgerald Vive le Champagne! It’s time to titillate your taste buds with the bubbly sparkle and glorious taste of Champagne in a not-to-be-missed celebration of Champagne Day 2018 with Tsogo Sun (https://www.tsogosun.com/offers/champagne-day). On #ChampagneDay – Friday 19 October – and right through the weekend to Sunday 21 October, Champagne will flow from morning till late at select Tsogo Sun hotels where guests can enjoy their golden, white or pink bubbles in the ambience of…
South African Rosé, recently dismissed for its quality and semi-sweet bite, is redefining its image in recent years to offer freshness and depth that is comparable to the…