Celebrating life with food, wine, friends & happiness! Writer, cook and blogger. Author of four cookbooks. Passionately South African, proudly Capetonian.
Now this is a pairing I can really erm...sink my teeth into. Hot Cross buns and wine!
Stellenbosch Hills spreads April cheer with Hot Cross Bun & Wine Pairing with variations of a seasonal favourite, to be served with winery stars. Yes, it's only in April, but we like to...
Why am I not at Spier Farm Café this very minute, having breakfast or (almost) lunch?
I ask myself the same question. Undeniably good and beautiful, Spier Farm Café is the latest addition to the stable of thoroughbred food offerings on this historic farm. Light, bright and airy, the Farm...
Curry Club offers a most vibrant London-style Punjabi flight kitchen, sporting a short-order menu, influenced by family recipes laced with new India cuisine, and is based in Gardens, Cape Town.
I recently came across a promoted Instagram post by @curry_club_cpt, visited their page, and suddenly I was all over their...
The weather's perfect for it: an intimate summer affair at Steenberg, with their Secret Garden Party on Saturday, 29 February 2020.
Discover Steenberg, a jewel in the Constantia Wine Valley, like never before!
Feel the grass beneath your feet in a secret location within the beautiful, lush gardens while sipping on...
Falke Arm Protectors are perfect for runners and athletes!
Leading sock specialist, Falke presents their reflective and UV protective Arm Protectors. Runners and cyclists can now update their training kit while performing in comfort with sleeves that regulate temperature, protect against the harsh elements and increase visibility. Falke is proudly...
Lunch gets lavish at The Hussar Grill
Forget the office canteen and forego that pre-packed sandwich, as the Hussar Grill has re-introduced its perennially popular Lavish Lunch special until the end of April 2020. Luncheon is indeed a lavish affair at one of the country’s premier grill rooms, and hungry...
If you take your steak seriously, which you should, you'll want to know the perfect methods for cooking your prime cuts.
Step up your steak game with a Steak Masterclass, presented by The Hussar Grill in conjunction with Silwood Kitchen cookery school.
Foodie Night School: A renowned grill room and the...
Love is a braaibroodjie, so that'll be my Valentine this year and every other year.
If you want to share the braai goodness with your Special Person, head over to Middelvlei for their fabulous, famous, traditional-style Boerebraais.
This year Valentine’s Day happens to fall on a Friday and it’s the...
The heat got you beat? Toss together this easy, crisp and crunchy Thai-style salad with a peanut dressing. Goes perfectly with a glass of ice cold, nice cold Spier Signature Sauvignon blanc.
This easy Thai-style salad is a refreshing addition to your lunch repertoire and can be enjoyed both as...
14th February 2020
Dinner @ Jewells’ R395 pp
Starters
To share for the table –
Carte de Música, with five flavours
Chilled cucumber & almond soup, lamb biltong & fennel
Tomato confit, parmesan spätzle
Main course
To share for the table -
Roast pumpkin risotto, gremolata
Red Angus sirloin, mushroom kibble
Pira roasted line fish, orange & tarragon
Dessert
Isabello chocolate, hazelnut...