Until recently I was blissfully unaware of the many gems studding the Constantia Wine Route. More fool me! Luckily the good folks at GC Communications have been keeping me abreast of events and delights along this route, as well as dropping off some wondrous samples of that region's wines....
I haven't been to heaven, but I've been to Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate - and it's the same thing to me, really. It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been and the mere thought of it is enough to put me in a good mood instantly.
This sprawling...
Everyone should get a delivery of Christmas cake at least once in their life, don't you think? Yesterday was my lucky day, as a basket with one of chef Mynhardt Joubert's beautifully wrapped Christmas cakes made its way to my front door. Tucked beside it was a bottle of...
Bistro 1682 is bringing Barcelona home with its brand new tapas and summer menu! Long known for its excellent food, notably the brunches and tapas, Bistro 1682 is now wowing diners with an exciting, authentic new tapas menu. If you want the true flavours of Spain translated to a...
The Food and Wine Experience at La Motte is an epicurean dream come true. Presented each Friday at 10 am by skilled and knowledgeable La Motte Wine Ambassadors, it offers a leisurely guided exploration of 5 estate wines, matched with chef Michelle Theron's superb Winelands Cuisine.
Who doesn't want to...
Constantia Glen is preparing the coals this Heritage Day for a sizzling braai platter for two – the perfect reason to head to this picturesque boutique wine estate on Saturday, 24 September.
Indulge in a generous braai platter of succulent spitbraai lamb, boerewors, homemade potato salad and braaibroodjies. Ideal for...
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED! I loved reading all your comments, and look forward to running another competition for you guys VERY SOON!
While I wish I could give each and everyone of you a prize, there can only be one winner, and that is......
Faatimah Falal!
Runner up, with a...
Would you ever combine olive oil with chocolate, salted caramel and ice cream? Tokara Wine Estate executive chef Richard Carsten does, and it is sublime.
At a media event this past week, we were treated to a tasting of the estate's extra virgin olive oils and wines, along with chef...
Is winter giving you cabin fever? Head for the hills, then. Head for the plains, or even the sea! Head for the wild and wonderful West Coast, in other words, where you'll find plenty of this and more. The newly rebuilt N7 is a joy to drive, and once...
If Cilma Pretorius' radiant complexion and sparkling eyes are anything to go by, you should be eating at Wellness Warehouse every day of your life. Why? Because this effervescent Group Food Operations Manager is the superbrain behind the new Winter Menu that kicked off on the 6th of July....