At Hemelhuijs in Cape Town, simple things make a lasting impression By Richard Holmes Interior designer, chef and artist, Jacques Erasmus is a hard man to pin down. On the morning we arrive at Hemelhuijs, his understated eatery on a Cape Town side street, he has just finished a recipe book, is keeping an eye on the kitchen, and is preparing to cater a function for 700. Since opening in October 2010 Hemelhuijs has rapidly built up a loyal clientele of city workers, ‘ladies-what-lunch’ and style mavens, drawn here by the eclectic design – a mounted reindeer with antlers full…
TO DRINK: A sauvignon blanc with grassy characters is a classic match with mussels.
This coastal playground is pristine, with spectacular views and a vibrant foodie scene By ROSANNE BUCHANANGO CRUISING… Hire a boat (about R300 for two hours) and take a trip along the Keurbooms River – it’s wall-to-wall yellowwood trees and spectacular birdlife, plus there are neat and clean lunch spots along the banks. GO WALKING… Visit the Robberg Nature Reserve, a peninsula teeming with sunbirds, coastal flora and fynbos. Try the walks on offer – from 1,5km to 9km, they’re quite strenuous – or just enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the view sites. GO SHOPPING… There are many homeware…
Matthew Ballenden has created a lifestyle that allows his love for fresh, wholesome flavours to flourish. “Fresh Earth is an extension of my lifestyle – that’s why I…
The perfect winter indulgence – organic butternut and Mozambican cashew curry. We cannot get enough of the flavour combinations and smells of this heartwarming dish!
This bananacado smoothie is a great breakfast shake to start a busy day. It’s quick, easy, healthy and nutritious!
F&HE editor Rosanne Buchanan reports back on a visit to this elegantly revamped estate.WHERE IS IT? At the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains near George, Western Cape. THE HISTORY… Once a family country home, it was voted best luxury golf resort in 2011 (World Luxury Hotel Awards) and is a member of GreenStaySA. Henry Fancourt White bought Blanco House (The Manor House) 140 years ago. Sadly, he died a poor man and his only son and heir succumbed to mushroom poisoning in the early 1900s. THE MANOR HOUSE… This is the new R30-million boutique hotel, complete with personalised butler service…
Set among deep ravines, ponds and waterfalls, Makweti Safari Lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve in the Waterberg offers a bush experience that is delightfully different from the norm.Ingrid…