It’s time to shun the cold of winter and light up at Taste the Helderberg – the sophisticated annual sip-and-snack institution of warm company, levity and gastronomic delight. For one night only, wine farms and restaurants in the desirable Helderberg region spread their rainbow colours in a showcase of fine local fare that takes place in Somerset West on Thursday, June 15. This year, you’re invited to shed the winter blues by donning something red – the theme colour that makes an eye-catching statement. Taste the Helderberg’s flavour smorgasbord will once again be served up from 17h00 to 21h00 at…
Constantia Glen is making a big deal out of the June long weekend starting on Youth Day on the 16th till Father’s Day on the 18th of June…
Warm up this winter with a special night out at one of the Melrose Arch restaurants and join us for a delectable evening of scrumptious food, top-notch wine, and exceptionally good company. For one night only, we will explore the culinary treasures of Melrose Arch, one bite at a time. So come with us and enjoy a welcome drink, starter, main course, and dessert along with perfectly paired wines at four stellar restaurants. Melrose Arch Melrose Arch is celebrated for its vibrant open air environment with streetscape shopping, restaurants and entertainment, all set within a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere. Bustling…
This World Cognac Day, coming up on 4 June 2017, Denis Lahouratate, the Maitre de Chai (Cellar Master) of Bisquit Cognac, outlines five facts about Cognac that will…
Lovers of fine wine should make a date to taste the country’s top wines as judged at the 2017 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show judging. The annual public tastings in Cape Town and Johannesburg are held in Cape Town and Johannesburg during the week after the announcement of the competition’s Most Successful Producer, Best White and Red wine trophy winners as well as a host of other category top achievers. Tasters will be treated to over 150 trophy, gold and silver medal winning wines – from sparkling, dry white and red single varietal wines to beautifully crafted white and red…
Stellenbosch Cabernet – The Collection – promises Gauteng wine lovers an extraordinary once-off experience. On 22 June – for one night only – twenty four of the country’s…
The change of seasons brings with it a new group of fruits and vegetables you can enjoy. Apples, root vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes and all the cabbage family foods, like broccoli and cauliflower, are at their peak now. And they’re all great candidates for roasting—one of my favorite Autumn cooking methods. Roasting Vegetables With the grilling season over, I start giving a lot more foods the roasting treatment. The oven’s dry heat caramelises the natural sugars in foods and brings a depth of flavor to fruits and vegetables that summer grilling can’t touch. If you’ve never roasted root vegetables, you…
Whether you’re a flavour-mad foodie or simply looking for a family day out, Groves & Vineyards – a festival of wine and olives at Joburg’s Casalinga Ristorante Italiano…
The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show is back in Johannesburg and has moved into a new home, Montecasino. This popular celebration of the vine brings wine lovers of Gauteng its 12th act of “the greatest show unearthed”, featuring the best of the best of South African wines and bubbles. Overindulge in gourmet bites to complement the “pourformance” or visit the wine theatre for some magical edutainment. Tickets are available at ticketpros.co.za; general admission is R120 online or R140 at the door. It includes a tasting glass, all tastings, access to the wine theatre and a map to help you find…
If you’ve always longed for your breakfast to have a bit more of a kick, The Tumeric Latte smoothie bowl is for you. The aromatic flavours of this breakfast…