Sought After Seedlings is South Africa’s home of heirloom seeds and stockist of Franchi Sementi seeds – quality and authentic Italian heirloom seeds. With a very high germination rate, heirloom seeds give you the chance to save seeds for the next season. Heirloom seeds also ensure that an identical plant is re-produced; plants are hardy and resilient to climate change because they are generations old. The seeds also have a long shelf life, ensuring great tasting produce whenever you choose to plant. And whilst you are at at, why don’t you take the Organic Vegetable growing course, presented by Linda Galvad…
With no less than four restaurants under his belt, Stellenbosch-based Bertus Basson is taking the Cape by storm – from the Winelands to the Spice Route, student town…
There’s this thing all my friends and family used to do at gatherings when I was growing up. It’s a tradition that’s alive and well in certain middle-class boere families today too. Whenever you go to a braai, or a get-together where they said bring-your-own, someone in the crowd would stop at the local café for chip ’n dip. It would usually be a packet of Simba Chipniks and a tub of smooth cottage cheese with chives. Some enterprising individual might also get a packet of dried Royco French Onion soup to stir into the cottage cheese for a ‘fancy’ dip. Those were the days.…
Stand a chance to WIN two tickets (valued at R720) to #TasteTheLifestyle at the upcoming Wacky Wine Weekend in Robertson. This much loved family-friendly event takes place from 1 – 4 June 2017! Warm up this winter with award-winning wines through tutored tastings by winemakers, cellar tours and wine pairings. Expect to be entertained with live music, outdoor sports, arts & craft stalls, variety of country cuisines and family fun. The event takes place at multiple wineries and tourism establishments, each showcasing a feast of unique activities planned. Expect a line-up to suit the fun-seeker, novice or wine connoisseur. Most…
Humble mashed potatoes are elevated to new heights of style and flavour. What should be a family favourite is so often not done properly. After peeling the boiling…
Our smart cheat’s version of this all-time favourite is great when friends pop in for supper.
Pastry is such a clever little ingredient with a host of uses. Knowing how to make the most of the various pastry options will ensure that simple ideas…
TO DRINK: A medium-bodied Semillon isn’t overtly fruity and its lemony notes don’t overpower subtle dishes