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Escape to Dunstone: Where Romance, Art, and Tranquility Await

Picture this: you’re sipping a glass of Shiraz on a sunny patio, the Hawequa Mountains stretched out in the distance like they’ve been casually brushed onto the horizon. The city noise? Gone! No hooting taxis or blaring music, annoying dogs barking, neighbours arguing. Silence except for the birds "gossiping" in [...]

Spice Route Destination: The Ultimate Summer Adventure for Family Fun

Spice Route, situated on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, with lush lawns, stately old oak trees, and glorious sweeping views, is the ultimate family destination for summer enjoyment. Loved by visitors from around the world, Spice Route promises a rich tapestry of delights for the whole family, a journey of [...]

May 1, 2020

RECIPE: Spicy TOKARA Shiraz is a Slam Dunk for Autumn Beets

Cooler weather calls for a spicy Shiraz with hearty root vegetables and succulent meat dishes. TOKARA Chef Carolize Coetzee’s flavourful salt-baked beetroot is the perfect autumn comfort food for this Stellenbosch wine estate’s full-bodied premium Shiraz. “Shiraz is one of those varieties that shows smoother, rounder textures on the palate than the classic Bordeaux cultivars. It is also less tannic and […]

Cooking with Vegetables 0 2 min read

May 1, 2020

WINE NEWS: Elgin CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019

“nature’s definitive collaboration between humans and grapes“ Known for producing outstanding certified biodynamic and organic wines, Elgin Ridge Wines’ CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019 adds further endorsement to what the dynamic duo, Brian and Marion Smith are all about. Grounded humans and enlightened grapes equal honest wines. Made with whole bunch natural ferments (50%), the wine was left to age in […]

Blaauwklippen – A Luxurious Food and Wine Affair

“How do you discover what you always known?” When reading this statement, it really strikes a chord with me. You see darling boozy friends, I stayed for 15 years in the iconic Stellenbosch. For those 15 years, I had NEVER once, ever visited Blaauwklippen. Don’t ask me why, because I have no excuse. There is none! It is not like […]

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April 20, 2020

UK Trip Part IV (A): Shakespeare’s Birth Place – Stratford upon Avon

This article comes with an extremely heavy heart, perhaps the lockdown is starting to get to me, or maybe it’s the morbid classical music playing in the background fueling my emotions. I haven’t done one of these articles for a while, and yes there is a valid reason why. You see the travel bug has bitten me and all I […]

International Travel 0 5 min read

April 17, 2020

FOOD NEWS: Gibson’s Gourmet Burgers & Ribs Set A Guinness World Record

I know we are all currently under #SALockdown but it will not be forever. Once this is over, small businesses, hospitality and the tourism industry will need your help, more than ever! So why not start making a bucket list of places you would like to eat, visit and things to do once the lockdown is over. One place that […]

WINERY NEWS: Are you ready for Middelvlei’s Braaibroodjie Challenge?

Although traveling seems impossible at this stage we invite you to transport your imagination to Middelvlei Wines, which is situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. A small yet dynamic farm, which has been owned and run by the Momberg family since 1919. As you enter the gates leading to the farm you are met by the breathtaking vineyard-strewn […]

WINE REVIEWS: The Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2018

Now that we have covered the basics of Chardonnay, I hope if you have been unfamiliar with this cultivar, you will now have a little more wine knowledge. You can tell your friends how a chardonnay can vary in taste, the reasons for using oak and wood and the basic food and wine pairings. FINALLY move on to the good […]

Featured Wines 0 6 min read

April 14, 2020

RECIPES: Celebrate Family Day the #SALockdown Way

As the long-weekend approaches has now passed (I know a little delayed but needless to say with #SALockdown it is kinda a long weekend, so I guess the same principles do still apply right? Right! Glad we on the same page!!) Anyway with the current ongoing #SALockdown in no doubt we all are trying to find creative ways to keep […]

Budget Meals 0 5 min read

April 14, 2020

WINERY NEWS: Newborns Thrive in Nature at Vergelegen Wine Estate

This press release I received on behalf of Vergelegen Wine Estate touch my heart so much, I just have to share it with you! A rare sighting of a Cape fox family, an out-of-the-ordinary set of Nguni calf twins, and the healthy development of 11 bontebok lambs are all encouraging reminders of nature’s bounty during these uncertain times. With more […]

RECIPES: 5 Healthy and Easy Lockdown Recipes

Being stuck at home during the lockdown period can make cooking three meals a day quite a challenge. What’s more, finding ways to create healthy balanced meals can get tedious after a while. Fruits and vegetables are a great source of Vitamin C, and fruit juice high in vitamin C can give you an extra healthy boost. Try using juice […]

Cooking with Fruit 0 5 min read

Escape to Dunstone: Where Romance, Art, and Tranquility Await

Spice Route Destination: The Ultimate Summer Adventure for Family Fun

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Bougie Pap and Sous: Pap and Smoor with an Italian Passport

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RECIPE: Spicy TOKARA Shiraz is a Slam Dunk for Autumn Beets

WINE NEWS: Elgin CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019

Blaauwklippen – A Luxurious Food and Wine Affair

UK Trip Part IV (A): Shakespeare’s Birth Place – Stratford upon Avon

FOOD NEWS: Gibson’s Gourmet Burgers & Ribs Set A Guinness World Record

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RECIPES: Celebrate Family Day the #SALockdown Way

WINERY NEWS: Newborns Thrive in Nature at Vergelegen Wine Estate

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