• The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced. Six winemakers have been shortlisted to compete for the prestigious Winemaker of the Year award, and six will vie for the Young Winemaker of the Year title.  Diners Club introduced the Winemaker of the Year Award to encourage local winemakers to raise the standard of wines produced in South Africa, and the Young Winemaker of the Year Award was established to encourage winemakers under the age of 30 to develop their skills, express their individuality and add to the future prestige of South…

    If there’s one pit-stop that always makes my must-visit list when I’m in the Garden Route area, it’s Elvis Brew Padstal. Here, you can fill up your cup (literally and figuratively) – not only is the coffee fantastic, but the friendly faces behind the counter never fail to brighten the day. The two-story building is filled with various interesting trinkets and souvenirs, along with the inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee and their famous knypkoeke (also known as jaffles). You can also treat yourself to pies, cakes, and more. The staff? They’re the cherry on top, making each visitor feel…

    We all know the nutritional benefits of indulging in purple sweet potatoes. From the first bite, sweet potatoes take you on a culinary experience of texture and sweetness. They are also great in terms of range, allowing you to enjoy them in many different shapes adding their own specialty to each dish it served with.   Although tasty, sweet potatoes can be a bit of a trial and error when it comes to finding the right method on how to prepare them. Whether choosing to bake, fry or roast your sweet potatoes, I have realised that practice makes perfect and…

    Malnutrition in South Africa is an ongoing challenge that directly undermines human potential and social progress. While the South African Constitution guarantees everyone’s right in South Africa to food, a recent national survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) revealed that 63.5% of South African households face food insecurity.  These results were launched by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) on 10 October 2024.   Perhaps most tragic of all is that among them are families with children up to the age of five, where hunger and severe malnutrition are a daily reality. This grim…