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    Beef fillet with biltong crust, nasturtium pesto, onion and pumpkin seed salad, and butter-fried maize (pap) squares
    In Wine

    Food & wine pairing – September 2018

    This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this September, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Whalehaven Conservation Coast Chardonnay, R360 Whalehaven’s flagship Conservation Coast range celebrates the stretch of wild Cape South Coast from False Bay to Cape Agulhas. And what better time to celebrate the sea than in spring? Cellared for two years before release, The Conservation Coast Chardonnay has been bottle-aged for two years to ensure its optimal flavour development. It uncorks with aromas of caramelised fruit with an undercurrent of cinnamon and clove. Baked apples and pears evolve…

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    Strawberry, baby herb, walnut and blue cheese salad recipe
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    Strawberry, baby herb, walnut and blue-cheese salad

    This flavourful strawberry, baby herb, walnut and blue cheese salad is not only visually beautiful, but packs  quite a nutritional punch thanks to some certain red gems. The strawberry is a member of the rose family and is the only fruit with seeds on the outside. Research suggests that eating just eight strawberries a day can improve heart health, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, reduce the risk of cancers and even improve cognitive function. What’s more, strawberries score in the fruit group with the highest antioxidant content, which can help reduce the risk of macular degeneration. The combination of nutrients in strawberries can also aid in the prevention and suppression of cancer cells. If you loved…

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    Dinner & Party – Gatherings. Suppers. Feasts
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    Dinner & Party – Gatherings. Suppers. Feasts by Rose Prince

    (Orion, R520) Whether you’ve been having people over for years or the thought terrifies you, this beautiful collection of recipes and advice is a guide for effortless hosting. Rose Prince offers inspiring ideas, practical recipes, menus and tips, no matter the occasion, the space in your home or your budget. Her philosophies are fresh and lovely – no stuffy dinner parties here! For my next gathering around our kitchen table in our small but cosy city apartment, I’m tossing up between Rose’s Persian feast, or my own menu made up of her recipes: marinated slow-cooked lamb shoulder; kale with apple…

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    Win with Calexico!

    Calexico is a brand-new Americana-style restaurant and vinyl lounge situated in 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark. The newly launched spot prides itself on the quirky décor, vinyl wall and the much-anticipated new menu designed and created by consulting Chef Robyn Timson-Moss. We pride ourselves on diversity and originality – inspiration hit when trawling through the names of great rock legends and flavorful food styles and genres – a perfect combo of music, eating and drinking. We have collected small pieces of things that inspire us and created a hearty and homely space for everyone to enjoy. Our menu is a vibrant…

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    Food & beer pairing – what foods to eat with which beer

    This beer, for that dish So much beer, so little time. Here are some standout beers to try this August, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Boet Beer Lager, R198 (6-pack) Crisp and refreshing, this well-balanced lager is light but not without complexity. There’s a hoppy bitterness on the finish, which keeps things interesting. Boet Beer Brewery is a project of Van Loveren Family Wines. You can visit the brewery at the @Four Cousins tasting room in Robertson, which is open daily and offers tours, beer pairings and a restaurant. Pair with: Warm salad of chickpeas, fennel and crispy…

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    Lanzerac Wine Estate
    In Cape Town

    Celebrate Women’s Month at Lanzerac Wine Estate

    Lanzerac Wine Estate has enjoyed a long history of having pioneering women at its helm who have developed the farm into what it is today. Among them are Anna Hoeks (AKA the Widow Hasselaar), wife of the Estate’s first owner, who grew the property through the acquisition of adjacent farms in the 1700s. Following in her footsteps were her domineering daughter-in-law, Maria Elizabeth Hasselaar (nee van Coningshoven) and great-granddaughter, Anna Groenewald (nee Hasselaar). There was also Elizabeth Catherina ‘Kitty’ English who gave the land its current name in the 1920s and successfully shook up the Stellenbosch wine route with the…

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    Oyster Wine & Food Festival
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    Oyster Wine & Food Festival: 31 August – 2 September 201/8

    The 2018 Oyster Wine & Food Festival will take place in the first weekend of Spring from Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2.  This year’s event will be located in a delightful garden-style venue at The Stables in Chartwell. The Festival will once again deliver an experience of gastronomic proportion and culinary delights paired with a beverage bonanza of note.  Visitors will not only be treated to exclusive products from gourmet food traders including the likes of Mozambican style prawns, sizzling steaks, smooth rich chocolate and the star of the show, the Oyster, but will also be able to meet…

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    It’s time for the annual Consol Red Hot Sale

    On your marks, get set, and go red for the annual Consol Red Hot Sale, which takes place this year from 23 July – 6 August, with discounts ranging from an impressive 25% and, even up to 50% off select products across stores nationwide. At Consol, they know the best things come in glass and believe these don’t have to break the bank. If you are a glass fan, make sure you pop into the Consol Cornubia, Woodmead, and Stellenbosch stores for the sale. We know we will be swinging by! What’s on our Consol Red Hot Sale wishlist this…

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    PEPPADEW® – so much more than a piquanté pepper
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    PEPPADEW® – so much more than a piquanté pepper

    PEPPADEW® is not just famous for its piquanté pepper. It’s a whole lot more – encompassing a range of products that are always world-class quality, delicious, and ideal additions to a vast array of meal options. The fame of the fabulous PEPPADEW® piquanté pepper that has delighted consumer palates around the world since 1995 has contributed to the conviction that the PEPPADEW® is the piquanté pepper. But PEPPADEW® is the brand – and the PEPPADEW® product range extends way beyond the first sweet and very zesty, little red piquanté pepper. We recently had the opportunity to paint the town red…

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    Cadbury Heroes Christmas in July
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    Four tips on what to bring to a Christmas in July party

    Christmas in July, what a treat! It simply means that you have an excuse to feast and indulge like it’s the festive season for real. Let’s be honest, we could all use a little pick-me-up holiday cheer even in the middle of winter. But, sometimes we are invited to a Christmas in July dinner party and are told not to bring a thing –  leaving you feeling somewhat awkward when you arrive empty-handed, cringe! Cabdury Heroes, a variety pack of mini Cadbury Chocolates is here to help. With these four nifty tips you can now comfortably confirm attendance to that…

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    Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival
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    Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival – 4 August 2018

    Set on the lavish lawns of the House on Fire Sculpture Garden against a breathtaking backdrop of endless cane fields and rolling hills, August 4th 2018 is a day not to be missed.  Standard Bank Luju  Food and Lifestyle Festival is the event for food enthusiasts, culture buffs and travellers looking for a unique and sophisticated African-vintage styled event celebrating the local, the wholesome, the creative, and the delicious. All culinary exhibitions and food vendors reflect Luju’s focus  on inclusivity and integrity by targeting sustainably sourced and quality food produce that is predominantly local. Amongst this exciting selection will be…

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    Creamy mushroom and bacon spaghetti
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    Food & wine pairing – July 2018

    This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this July, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Blue Owl Merlot 2017, R50 As rare as hen’s teeth… a great tasting, good value merlot! On Allée Bleue’s entry-level range this fruit-driven merlot is a pleasure to drink. Smooth and uncomplicated the palate bursts with ripe cherries and milk chocolate. Juicy tannins and a refreshing finish make it all that more drinkable. Pair with: Creamy mushroom and bacon spaghetti WIN! Allée Bleue created this range of easy-drinking wines in honour of its…

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    Smoothie flapjacks

    These tasty brunch or teatime delights are made with a rainbow Swiss chard, berry and chocolate smoothie – the perfect way to get in some greens! Makes 16 (Serves 4) EASY 25 mins Blitz 150g sliced rainbow Swiss chard, 2 (240g) medium bananas, 250g Greek yoghurt, 80g raw cashews, 60g honey and 30ml (2 tbsp) cocoa powder together in a food processor until smooth. Blitz in 160g self-raising flour and 2 large eggs.  Add 200g frozen berries and pulse to combine. Stir in 60g rolled oats and 10ml (2 tsp) chia seeds. Heat a glug olive oil in a non-stick frying…

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    Make winter exciting and win with Tangled Tree wines

    The enticing Tangled Tree Range’s innovative packaging produces 75% less carbon emissions than glass bottles during manufacturing and is completely free of BPA (no carcinogens); better for the environment and for you! These mouth-watering wines by Van Loveren comprise of Chocolate Cabernet Sauvignon, Butterscotch Chardonnay, Moscato Rosé, Tropical Sauvignon Blanc and Spicy Shiraz. The Shiraz has a spicy nuance with rich and powerful berry flavours, a true winter wine taste adventure. Pair this oak matured, fruit driven red with Izelle Hoffman’s ostrich bolognese & butternut spaghetti recipe at https://youtu.be/8I5yhzlPGHI. The Tangled Tree range, with its lower carbon footprint, is not…

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    This Father’s Day tell your Dad he’s the best, the Beyers way!

    This Father’s Day Master Chocolatier and father Kees Beyers, has been hard at work in the Beyers Chocolates factory. With Father’s Day just around the corner, Kees Beyers is here to help you get organised way ahead of time, so that the men in your life can open their tastiest gift ever on Sunday 17th June. So, to help you celebrate Father’s Day in the most delicious way, we’ve created a Beyers Chocolates Father’s Day hamper. Perfect for the businessman. The 3-piece golf ball set will suit him to a “tee”. The golf balls are made with white chocolate and…

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