• It’s almost time for Robertson Wine Valley’s famed winter festival and this year promises to be an exceptional experience you don’t want to miss! Robertson Wine Valley is hosting its 16th Wacky Wine Weekend in June 2019 – and what a weekend it promises to be! The highlights at this year’s event include produce from over 30 well-established wine estates and tourism operators in the Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson regions. Participating wineries will open their cellar doors and showcase the finest vintages in the Robertson Wine Valley, allowing you to savour award-winning varietals through tours, pairings and interactive tastings…

    Print Recipe Koeksisters Serves: 36 Cooking Time: 50 mins plus overnight for the syrup Ingredients SYRUP 1,25kg sugar 750ml (3 cups) water DOUGH 560g cake flour 15ml (1 tbsp) baking powder a pinch of salt 30ml (2 tbsp) butter 1 large egg 375ml (1½ cups) milk oil, for deep frying Instructions 1 For the syrup,

    With more than 756 hotels in 56 countries across Central America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Mercure Hotels was founded in 1973. The group was acquired by Accor Hotels in 1975. Combining the best features of a local and personalised experience, the chain has 4 locally inspired midscale hotels that provide a stimulating sense of place for local and international travellers. Mercure Hotels Nelspruit is giving away a 2-night stay for 2 adults in a double bedroom. The hotel is situated on the edge of the Kruger National Park with a 5-minute drive to Mbombela Stadium. The hotel offers…

    Lavender scones These lavender scones are fragrant and perfect for a relaxing afternoon tea. Substitute the lavender flowers for lemon juice to create zesty treats, or omit both for a classic teatime scone recipe. TOTAL TIME 1 hour | MAKES 16 INGREDIENTS A handful of lavender flowers, stalks removed (see notes below) 45ml (3tbsp) sugar 750g cake flour 60ml (1/4 cup) baking powder 160g cold butter, roughly grated 6 large eggs 250ml (1 cup) fresh cream fresh cream, whipped, to serve jam, to serve METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 200ºC and line a baking tray with baking paper. PLACE the…

    Giant gooey Easter egg cookie Nothing says hoppy Easter like this giant Easter egg cookie! https://youtu.be/VnjG4dDVaA8 ALSO SEE: Easter desserts to indulge in over the long weekend https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/easter-desserts-to-indulge-in-over-the-long-weekend…

    Located in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve at Cape Point, the Two Oceans Restaurant arguably has one of the finest views of any eatery in the world. Serving more than four million customers for over two decades, the Two Oceans has built an enviable reputation for the quality of its seafood dishes, its innovative interior design, and, of course, its unique setting. Recently, it has added yet another feather to its cap with the appointment of Chad Blows as its chef de cuisine. Blows joined Two Oceans in June last year and is widely regarded as one of…