Celebrating life with food, wine, friends & happiness! Writer, cook and blogger. Author of four cookbooks. Passionately South African, proudly Capetonian.
PRIMI pulls out all the stops with its red-hot new revamped spot at Canal Walk shopping mall. A short hop and a skip after their recent breakfast menu relaunch, PRIMI Canal Walk now sports a funky, urban chic interior too.
The vibe, they say, is all that and then some.
First,...
Seasoned Sauvignon blanc fans know Durbanville Wine Valley as a source of the superior sippable stuff. Whether you're new to sauv blanc or rediscovering it, this year's Season of Sauvignon Festival has loads in store for you.
Held during the weekend of 28 and 29 October, 13 wineries in the...
This year's annual Festive Ideas market is your #1 stop for home and garden gifts!
Organiser Wilna Rabe has compiled her personal wishlist, adding some exciting new exhibitors to sell those perfect items for the festive season.
The market runs from Wednesday 25 October till Sunday 29 October.
Expect a treasure trove...
Splash of Pink: Paul Rene Bubbly Festival 4 November 2017
Times: 11:00 – 18:00
If there's no water, what do Capetonians do? Drink bubbly, of course!
Summer's here and with it, a whole host of fabulous alfresco festivals celebrating the Cape of Good Food and Wine.
Clear your diary on Saturday 4th November...
Whenever I'm asked to recommend the ultimate all-in Cape Winelands experience, Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate is top of my list. Yeah, I'm a fan. Big time.
There's so much to see, do, sip and taste, you must make a day of it to appreciate the full splendour.
And now you can,...
Celebrate International Pinotage Day with Lanzerac Wine Estate
International Pinotage Day is just around the corner! Saturday 14 October is your chance to celebrate South Africa’s unique grape varietal at the very home of the world’s first Pinotage - Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.
Join in the fun and festivities on Saturday,...
Aitsa! Velvet Cake Co is always right on the money when it comes to celebration cakes for special occasions. This morning I received news of their great Heritage Day cake cup treats, available for the whole month of September. Read on, cake lovers!
"Planning your Heritage Braai this weekend? We've got...
It’s time for heritage high jinks at Gabriëlskloof, as this wine and olive estate invites you to savour ubuntu spirit in true Overberg style, with its month-long offering of proudly South African treats. It all culminates with a Long Table Heritage Braai Feast on Sunday 24 September.
For the entire...
As food and wine destinations go, Spice Route in Agter-Paarl just about has it all.
This Heritage Weekend sees a bumper foodie feast from 23-25 September, so it's highly recommended for some R&R!
From the press release by Hatch Communications:
Some believe that the preparation beforehand, gathering around an open fire with...
If you love cheesecake as much as I do, you'll no doubt agree that any occasion is right for a l'il slice or two. Luckily for us, the folks at Eikendal have cottoned on and are launching their new cheesecake and wine pairings in October. (Is that a 'Hallelujah'...
