• Cooks tip: Add a small handful of strong Cheddar to the potato skins while baking for cheesy skins. Save the potato flesh for roasting or mashed potatoes, or…

    Wines with a difference. On the Animal Farm, not all animals are equal. The same is true for wine. The complexities within wine-making go far and wide; some wines…

    With the weather on the Highveld returning to normal for this time of year (refreshing afternoon showers) and Cape Town showing off again with highs in the upper 20’s on Saturday and windy on Sunday, why not be typical this weekend with your choice of wine? Here’s how to be weather wise with wine: Twist open a bottle of Paul Cluver 2012 Chardonnay. The Wine Wizard (Michael Finjhon) rates it 85 points, a status of ‘good-to-excellent’, and he gives it 5 stars for outstanding value. This Chardonnay holds delicate aromas of butterscotch and caramel. It is zesty and fresh with lime…

    Indulge your senses with the rich and irresistible aroma of freshly baked Challah bread. This classic Jewish braided bread, with its golden-brown crust and soft, pillowy interior, is…