• The elegant Palazzo Montecasino hotel has introduced a fresh new world-class and delectable High Tea, created by recently appointed Head Pastry Chef Marco Gaspar, and perfect for tranquil afternoons of blissful indulgence, away from the pressures of life. Chef Marco’s High Tea menu includes a delicious selection of cakes, sandwiches, quiches, scones, and freshly infused teas. The sweet display includes lime cheesecake mousse with raspberry jam, orange soft cake, dark chocolate berry tart, mango coconut custard choux puff, macaroons, lemon meringue tart, dark chocolate slices. Savoury sandwiches include chicken pastrami, pesto and smoked mozzarella on focaccia, smoked salmon, cream cheese…

    This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this February, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc 2017, R58 The new-look range from Waterkloof’s False Bay wines offer incredible value and quality sipping. Harvested from old chenin vineyards (1970 Stellenbosch vineyard and a 1977 Swartland vineyard respectively), the grapes went through natural fermentation, hence the name ‘Slow Chenin Blanc’. Classic aromas of yellow apple, peach and pear jump out of the glass, and this fruity mélange is echoed on the palate with a spiced, savoury…

    When visiting Rickety Bridge today, one still crosses a bridge over the Franschhoek River to enter this picturesque sanctuary, which offers much more than the conventional wine estate. Today this Franschhoek wine estate is home to a modern boutique-style winery producing award-winning wines, a ‘tasting centre in the vines’ where one can enjoy the estate’s various wine ranges, and Paulina’s, a popular à la carte restaurant, which also offers gourmet picnics for groups. In addition, the property boasts luxurious 4-star accommodation, a romantic wedding and function venue, a conference centre, a boules court, scenic walks and a playground for children. Rickety Bridge is…

    We’ve rounded up the top Valentine’s Day date ideas for foodies. Scroll down to find your perfect date idea for 14 February! Valentine’s dinner at the renowned Cellars-Hohenort Celebrate the most romantic day of the year at one of the three renowned properties within The Collection by Liz McGrath. On the 14 February 2018, The Cellars-Hohenort, in Constantia, Cape Town, invites you to enjoy a delectable six-course Valentine’s Day dinner at The Conservatory restaurant for just R695 per person. Take a romantic stroll through our beautiful gardens with your significant other, before sitting down to share a pre-dinner glass of bubbles…