Madame Lily Bollinger – one of the great ladies of Champagne On 10 November 1923, Jacques Bollinger, the grandson of Joseph Jacob – better known as Jacques Bollinger, cofounder of the House a century earlier – married Elisabeth Law de Lauriston-Boubers, a descendent of John Law de Lauriston, the Scottish adventurer, banker and economist, who co-founded the Compagnie des Indes. When she married Jacques, Elisabeth (Lily) embraced, with verve and passion, Champagne and the vineyard. In 1941, when her husband died without an heir, the young 42-year-old widow took up the reins without hesitation. Known as “Mrs Jacques” to the…
“People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Child What do you call a combination of a good laugh with even better company over…
With today’s many choices and frantic lifestyles, it’s more important than ever to take time to enjoy a great cup of tea. And what could be easier, when you need that priceless breather, than choosing an old favourite or a brand new blend from our Classic Collection. The Twinings Classic Collection offers all the popular classic Twinings black teas in one box including Earl Grey, Lady Grey, Prince of Wales, Pure Darjeeling and English Breakfast. They’re beautifully packed in a single box to add a stylish touch to your tea cupboard and every teabag is wrapped in its own envelope…
Robertsons, South Africa’s “The Spice People”, are inviting you to the Reinvention Kitchen, a 5-night Immersive Spice Experience, at one of the top Melrose Arch restaurants. It is…
Escape the cold with a warm-hearted feast at famous Stellenbosch estate Now’s the time to beat the rush and book your seat at the fabulous Delheim’s Jazz and Cheese Fondues. Held every year for over a decade, the lingering lunchtime event’s cosy delights offer the perfect remedy to cold and rainy winter blues. The Jazz and Cheese Fondues take place from 25 June to 27 August this year, returning to Delheim’s snug and intimate underground wine cellar. It’s here that the cheese-pot lids come off, melting all resistance with piping hot Swiss-style cheese and melodic jazz tunes performed live by…
It only takes 30 minutes to whip up these adorable dinky apple pies. Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis
We absolutely love nachos and these nacho cups are perfect for when you have to feed a crowd. Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis
These layered cobb-salad jars are quick and easy – perfect for when you are entertaining friends. Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Myburgh du Plessis
This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this August, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Merwida Family Vintners Chenin Blanc 2016, R120 This wine pays homage to ‘Oupa’ Pierre van der Merwe, who was a third-generation vintner at Merwida, and grandfather of the current generation of proprietors, Schalk and Pierre jnr. This is the winery first premium ‘estate’ wine—with the grapes coming from a block of 15-year-old chenin blanc. On entry there’s a slightly floral note, tinged with orange rind, and lemon zest followed by pear and peach. The…
Treat yourself to this butterscotch hot drink with a scrumptious churros. The perfect way to say goodbye to the winter season. ALSO SEE: Butternut churros with caramel sauce…
Print Recipe Cabbage and potato cakes with Asian dipping sauce Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 45 mins Ingredients 4 mini Savoy cabbages, finely chopped leaves of 1 medium Chinese cabbage, finely chopped 1 medium green cabbage, finely chopped 5 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed 200g dried breadcrumbs 1 large egg small handful fresh thyme + extra,