Celebrating life with food, wine, friends & happiness! Writer, cook and blogger. Author of four cookbooks. Passionately South African, proudly Capetonian.
In a surprising turn of events... Cape Town's weather has turned on its head.
Again!
Between shedding fifty layers of clothes in the brisk morning and hurriedly shoving them on after two hours, I've barely had time to savour a snug meal by the fire. Such a pity, too, as the...
What can we all relate to more than the beauty of a delicious burger? A celebratory lunch, a comfort meal, a sentiment that has every belly dancing with glee. We adore Jordan Stellenbosch. The food, the ambience, the wine, the service. *Sigh* Can we live there, yet?
Every moment spent...
The Galileo Open-air Cinema is synonymous with summertime happiness in the Mother City, bringing movie magic to majestic venues, paired with delicious food and impeccable views.
Due to Covid and government regulations, their beloved Picnic screenings have been suspended until further notice, but fear not, The Galileo has safe...
Spier Hotel in the Stellenbosch Winelands, has a brand-new selection of delicious eating options for local diners. Each dish is made with top-notch ingredients and all offer incredible value.
Children are welcome too! Open between 08.00 and 17.00, the Spier Hotel Kids’ Club has childminders on hand to ensure your...
With the reopening of the Constantia Glen tasting room, be the first to stock up on the new Sauvignon Blanc vintage and take in the sweeping views while savouring generous platters or linger over lunch or early supper.
Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc 2020 is beautifully refined and elegant with a...
The best of both: Spier 5.5% introduces a new range of quality wines with less than half the kilojoules AND the alcohol!
Highly-acclaimed Stellenbosch
winery Spier just launched a Chenin Blanc and a Shiraz containing less than 50% of the alcohol and kilojoules.The Spier 5.5% range takes its name after...
No travel blues got to you?
Well, here's some good news to cheer you up!
The President Hotel invites locals to enjoy their hospitality by offering a super staycation saver this summer.
From only R495 pp per night, until end of March 2021, you get to enjoy all that this gorgeous seaside...
Now that the alcohol ban has been lifted (hooray!), let’s remind you of 8 good reasons to visit the Stellenbosch Wine Route:
Simon van der Stel, the second governor of the Cape, founded the town of Stellenbosch in 1679. Today, this historic university town is the most famous wine region...
Spatz Sperling's Cheesecake
Celebrated for being contrary to the mainstream, wine pioneer Spatz Sperling was no ordinary man.
Nor was his favourite cheesecake. (How can one not adore a man who loved cheesecake AND wine)?
It was a request to the kitchen on his birthday in 2006 that gave life to...
Love and food are as intertwined as the rose vine that grew up the side of Juliette’s balcony.
Sharing a lovingly-made meal, especially a sweet treat, to celebrate romance is a pasttime that dates back through the ages.
For award-winning TV chef, cookbook author and dessert diva Grace Stevens, cooking is...
