The voice of Mr. b! He’s gold, he’s GRAND and he lives life at the BIG end of large! He’s the granddaddy of FAT bastard wines, loving them with GREAT gusto. “Who says you need to leave home to #LiveLarge? Add a bold touch to your next big night in with this scrumptious hearty winter dish – baked chorizo gnocchi […]
As the winter sets in…. the North Westerly wind gusts through your bones bringing along a good solid down pouring of rain, and icy cold snow on the mountains. All you want to do is curl up on the couch…. with your favourite blanket and Netflix – supper is almost the last thing on your mind – too cold to […]
Only for a much better well being, I am Gluten free… yet again. 🤦🏻♀️ I have to say it has made me feel so much better in just one week. My energy levels are up! Mind feels clearer and not so hazy; and most importantly my gut is feeling so happy. Going gluten free is not the end of the […]
EVOO (pronounced ee-voo) stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil – is the highest grade and most expensive of virgin olive oil, derived by mechanical cold extraction at below 30°C, (which means it is not altered by temperature) without the use of solvents or refining methods. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is free of any defects and rich in positive attributes, such […]
“The only thing equal to drinking a glass of FAT bastard Chenin on #DrinkChenin Day on Saturday 19th June, is indulging in a scrumptious meal that is created to pair perfectly with FAT bastard Chenin – a delicious Seafood Spaghetti – YUM! Always remember life should be filled to the brim and enjoyed in large, delicious gulps. with a […]
Sink your spoon into a rich bowl of Constantia Glen’s classic French onion soup paired perfectly with their elegant Bordeaux-style reds. Just like their wine, the hearty onion soup is a real crowd pleaser at the Constantia Glen tasting room. Constantia Glen THREE 2017 is the perfect red wine to enjoy with this rich soup. It stands up particularly well […]
It comes as no surprise that Annatjie Melck has developed a treasure trove of her own very special recipes and loves to explore the very best pairings with Muratie’s wines, all of which are named after intriguing personalities intertwined with the story of the historic estate. We just love a good story don’t we? Eastertime is pickled fish time, especially […]
The Krone MCC team asked well-known foodie Georgia East to dream up some recipes for simply perfect dishes that seamlessly pair with Krone Borealis Vintage-Only-MCC 2019 which evokes a sense of discovery in dining, in a pure and simple way, elevating the oceanic. Georgia – a highly respected cook, writer, food stylist, photographer, author of the cookbook West Coast Wander […]
FAT bastard wines are ‘tickled pink’ that their well-loved FAT bastard Rosé is honoured a Double Gold medal, for the second year in a row, at the 2020 Rosé Rocks competition. Rosé Rocks is South Africa’s first dedicated rosé wine competition which seeks to recognise excellence in rosé winemaking and promote the SA Rosé category. “Rosé is still one of […]
It was with much excitement that Groote Post, the historic West Coast farm owned by the Pentz family, released the much-anticipated 2020 vintage of their Groote Post Seasalter 2020 – their flagship Sauvignon with a Semillon component and a touch of oak. There is so much to love about the Groote Post Seasalter 2020! It is a West Coast Story […]
