WITH GROOTE POST’S #SEASALTER2021 Debbie McLaughlin, cordon bleu chef patron at Hilda’s Kitchen, the much-loved restaurant at Groote Post, has used her culinary creativity to devise a special seafood dish to perfectly complement Groote Post’s #Seasalter2021. See Below Debbie’s recipe for Smoked Salmon Trout and New Potato Salad with a Lemon Mayonnaise Dressing SMOKED SALMON…
DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TART WITH FAT bastard PINOTAGE
“Hi there, Are you ready for some epic deliciousness? This is the voice 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. “It’s #PinotageDay on Saturday 9th October, and every day is #ChocolateDay, so we have great pleasure…
To celebrate over 40 years of partnership as the “Official Champagne” of 007
and THE RELEASE OF ‘NO TIME TO DIE’, CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER HAS LAUNCHED A NEW LIMITED EDITION Honouring the most perfect of partnerships, the limited-edition gift box features the silhouette of James Bond alongside his Aston Martin DB5. The colourway of the gift box echoes the silver birch finish of the DB5. The Bollinger lettering and…
AN APPEAL FROM BREAST CANCER NGO, REACH FOR RECOVERY
Help us uplift underprivileged survivors of breast cancer: Buy mushrooms in Pink Punnets this October You may not know it but every member of the Reach for Recovery team is a breast cancer survivor herself. Even more amazing is that they are the only voluntary support structure for thousands of underprivileged women who have lost her…
Glen Carlou releases its first vintage Collection White Blend 2020
Following in the footsteps of the highly regarded and internationally awarded Red Blend, the Collection White Blend 2020 has just been released by Glen Carlou. The Collection portfolio comprises individual wines, sourced from distinctive small vineyard blocks. Glen Carlou releases its first vintage Collection White Blend 2020 Three grape varieties make up this distinguished naturally fermented blend, namely…
Limited Edition Champagne Bollinger
TO CELEBRATE over 40 years of partnership as the Official Champagne of 007 and THE RELEASE OF ‘NO TIME TO DIE’, CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER has LAUNCHed A NEW LIMITED EDITION In celebration of over 40 years of partnership as the Official Champagne of 007 and Bond’s latest film ‘No Time To Die’ (which opens in South…
Meat-free Monday with Mushrooms: Barley & Mushroom Salad Paired with Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc
We are coming to an end of the Meat-Free Mushroom recipes, but that’s not the last of the culinary inspirations. There is a large selection of recipes still up for grabs on the The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) website. Take a look at their innovative and interesting pairing-suggestions. As the weather is making…
MURATIE ESTATE CELEBRATING HERITAGE THROUGH FOOD AND WINE
At Muratie, ‘where ‘Every Day is Heritage Day’, the culture of food and wine is an intrinsic ingredient of the Melck family’s history, and life at Muratie today. Culinary duo, Annatjie Melck and daughter-in-law Kim Melck are celebrating heritage month by sharing recipes for two of their favourite traditional dishes to enjoy with Muratie wines,…
Cooking with B-well: Golden Milk Tart
Whether you choose to spend your time preparing a braai, hearty dishes or summertime salads, there’s always a truly South-African classic which is found on the table. And that can also be said for dessert or sweet treats. It is the sensational story of the union of the sweet, traditional South African girl-next-door, who shared…
Cooking with B-well: Pink Potato Salad
Mayonnaise may be French in origin but we give it a fresh, South African twist. Whether you prefer it tangy or creamy, there’s no denying that you can do more with mayo. “A future thinking food company” which is proudly homegrown, becoming a household favourite offering a range of products to suit your cooking style…
HONOURING MURATIE ESTATE WHERE EVERY DAY IS HERITAGE DAY
Muriate, the historic estate established in 1685 in the beautiful Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch, is one of the oldest farms in South Africa. With this age comes a remarkable legacy passed on by the many extraordinary characters from the farm’s colourful past. Thanks to the Melck family’s passionate guardianship, this memorable legacy lives on…
Cassia’s new head chef is making simple food really good
Meet Danielle Adams, one of the Western Cape’s rising young food stars who, at the tender age of 24, has been appointed head chef at Cassia Restaurant, which is based at the Nitida Wine Farm in the Durbanville Valley. Adams, who hails from Kuils River in the southern suburbs, has always had an affinity for…
Cooking with B-well: Muriwo & Vetkoek recipe
Cooking is such a proudly South-African activity with recognizable dishes which we celebrate in Heritage month. Whether you choose to spend your time preparing a braai, hearty dishes or summertime salads, there’s always a truly South-African classic which is found on the table. Another South-African product is becoming a firm family favourite B-Well Foods. Sporting…
Roku Japanese Craft Gin offers the perfect serve for spring
If you’ve never tasted Japanese gin before, you’re in for a real treat! Crafted by Japanese artisans based on centuries-old traditions, Roku means ‘six’ in Japanese, and the craft gin offers enthusiasts a truly unique experience. This is because inside every bottle of Roku is a gin that has been crafted using only the best ingredients harvested at their peak from prime growing areas in Japan. As a result, it…
Meat-free Monday with Mushrooms: Mushroom Bunny Chow Paired with Paul Cluver Riesling
Excited for the new week ahead? Well we are! And we are tucking into this gorgeous Mushroom Bunny Chow for dinner. I am sharing some exciting recipes for Meat-Free Monday in association with The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association. They have been kind enough to share their delectable creations for mushroom alternatives to use for…
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL #GRENACHEDAY WITH WELGEGUND HERITAGE WINES 2019 GRENACHE NOIR
The 11th Annual International Grenache Day, aka #GrenacheDay is taking place on Friday 17th September – a special day to celebrate this complex, versatile and intriguing grape varietal that beguiles wine lovers across the globe with its luscious red fruit flavours. GRENACHE: Originating in Northern Spain, Grenache spread to the south of France, specifically the…
Journey’s End Vineyards becomes a founding member of new global sustainability initiative, Sustainable Wine Roundtable
Award-winning South African winery, Journey’s End Vineyards, is proud to announce it is a founding member of the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR), in which experts and key stakeholders around the world have joined forces to define global sustainability in the wine industry, for the first time. Journey’s End was the second wine farm in South…
CELEBRATE #GRENACHEDAY WITH MURATIE MR MAY GRENACHE NOIR PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH ANNATJIE MECLK’S MARROW BONES ON TOAST
It is International Grenache Day on Friday 17th September, so raise a toast to this complex, versatile and intriguing grape with its luscious juicy ripe red fruit flavours, silky tannins, savoury spice and seductive mouthfeel. Grenache also happens to be one of the most adaptable food-pairing wine wines in the world. Originating in Northern Spain,…
Monday with Mushrooms: Chicken, Portabellini & Rice One Pot Wonder
We are now rapidly approaching the downhill stage of 2021. Wow, what a year it has been. But one thing we managed to get the hang of is the continuous conundrum of Monday-night meals. Mondays are generally a difficult day (without the hassle of deciding ‘what’s for dinner), we manage to plan ahead and make…
IT’S BOTTOMLESS BUBBLES AT THE MARINE IN HERMANUS EVERY FRIDAY
The Marine in Hermanus celebrates the end of the week with Bottomless Bubbles every Friday evening. Popular with locals and visitors alike, there is simply no better way to ease into the weekend with live music and welcome canapés included in the deal. Bottomless Bubbles is served from 5pm to 7pm every Friday evening in the relaxed sophistication…
