Celebrating life with food, wine, friends & happiness! Writer, cook and blogger. Author of four cookbooks. Passionately South African, proudly Capetonian.
Much is said about the supposed health-giving properties of Himalayan salt. While I can't vouch for that, I can say that it's the only salt I use for cooking in my kitchen. I love the taste, pure and simple. It just tastes better.
Himalayan salt block cooking is also something...
Father’s Day gifts needn’t be extravagant or store-bought. Showing your love can be as easy as sharing a meal and quality time with Dad. Try out this delicious steak with a side of creamy mushroom-and-green-peppercorn sauce, paired with the 2012 Frans K Smit Red Blend from Spier. This simple...
Of the many great wines produced under different labels at Anthonij Rupert Estate, Terra del Capo Sangiovese red remains a favourite.
Never tried it? Read here for more information about this Italian grape varietal: Sangiovese
According to Wikipedia, "Sangiovese is a red Italian wine grape variety that derives its name...
Old school, traditional cooking is making a comeback and no-one could be happier about this than me.
A few local chefs have been getting this for a while now, and of course the OG Milanese master Giorgio Nava has been piping this tune since way back when with his classic...
Sunday, June 17 2018 at The Restaurant at Grande Provence, Franschhoek.
Surprise your dad with a culinary escape to Grande Provence for Father’s Day lunch this year!
Grande Provence lies in the heart of the Franschhoek winelands. Book now for Sunday, 17 June or make a weekend of it if you...
A few lucky people can still book for the first of Steenberg's Winter Season special Red Wine Rendezvous events tomorrow, 31 May. Don't mope if you don't, though, because two more events are scheduled for later in the winter - the last two Bistro Sixteen82 Red Wine Rendezvous will...
Ever been to Den Anker? It's time you went, especially to discover their wonderful annual Winter Specials. This famous Waterfront restaurant serves Belgian food, beer and great wines, spanking fresh fish and seafood specialities plus choice cuts of beef and other meaty treats. (Still my #1 place for steak...
Secret season indulgence at the Terra del Capo Antipasto Bar: a rippingly good selection of real Italian small plate dishes is served at the Terra del Capo Antipasto Bar outside Franschhoek. If you've never visited Terra del Capo before, make it your mission to do so this winter.
It's easy...
La Paris Bistro near Franschhoek is now serving dinner on Friday nights. By the looks of these Blackboard Specials, you'd be doing yourself a favour by booking a table right now!
Mouthwatering Blackboard Specials you can expect this week:
Roasted Duck with Autumn Squash, Tempura Endive and...
Exciting news from the kitchen at Bartholomeus Klip!
While the weekly Sunday Family Lunch is still a firm favourite, and will be throughout the months of May and June, BK offers a special Father's Day Lunch on 17 June at the Deckhouse.
FATHER'S DAY LUNCH 17 JUNE from 12:00 - 16:00.
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