We are fortunate in South Africa to have both bush and beach in our backyard. So it seems surprising that one of the first lodges to combine the two has only been open for just over a year. LISA VAN DER KNAAP spent some time at Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve, poised to become one of the Eastern Cape’s top luxury destinationsLISA VAN DER KNAAPIt took American property developer Rip Miller just under half an hour to buy a 1 000 hectare piece of land on the Eastern Cape coastline and nearly half a year to tell his wife about…
TO DRINK: Miles Mossop Saskia 2007’s marmalade character is perfect for the chicken and mozzarella.
Grilled fish with Moroccan lentils, butternut fondant and grilled asparagus is the perfect lunch or dinner. It is refreshing and pairs well with La Motte Sauvignon Blanc.
Fresh seasonal berries complemented by rosé bubbly give this cocktail its gorgeous colour.
The retro version takes a back seat with a decadent new take on an old favourite.
Cook’s tips: • It’s very important that the shellfish is succulent. • Shellfish can be substituted with prawns or shrimps. Monkfish can also be used.
Print Recipe Minty couscous Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 40 mins Ingredients 180g couscous 250ml chicken stock 50ml mint, finely chopped 50ml fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Dressing juice of 1 lemon 40ml olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 preserved lemons, finely sliced 150g dried cranberries, to serve Instructions 1 Put