PERFECTLY PAIRED WITH ANNATJIE MELCK’S MUSHROOM RISOTTO It is International Merlot Day on 7th November, so raise a toast to this popular noble grape – the hands-down crowd-pleaser of the wine world – with its luscious dark and red fruit notes, soft, sensual, velvety texture and approachable style – which also happens to be one…
De Krans Moscato – a refreshing alternative
Moscato, as it is now known, has its roots in the province of Asti in Northwest Italy, where it was already cultivated and made since the 1870’s. In modern times it gained popularity in the USA by means of infiltrating their Hip Hop and Rap culture, and finally also reaching the South African shores for…
Middelvlei Sunset Carols|12 December 2021
Celebrate the festive season with family and friends at this year’s Middelvlei Sunset Carols, which takes place on Sunday, 12 December. The setting is Middelvlei Wines in Stellenbosch and promises to be a magical evening for young and old. While the kids get to know the farm animals, run around on the sprawling lawn or partake…
Courgette spaghetti with creamy mushrooms, pork sausage & parmesan
With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a comforting dinner on the table in less than 25 minutes. If using fresh pork sausage, cook it first to firm it up, then slice into rounds and pan-fry with the mushrooms. INGREDIENTS 60 ml olive oil 400 g smoked pork sausage, sliced 500 g button mushrooms, sliced 2 small clove garlic, finely…
Ultimate baked potato with mushrooms, sour cream, bacon & chives
The simplicity of a great, golden baked potato is just a thing of beauty. Top it with pan-fried mushrooms and some of your favourite classic potato-topper ingredients for a killer dinner – any night of the week! INGREDIENTS 6 large floury potatoes olive oil, for drizzling 30 ml butter (plus more for serving) 250 g portabellini mushrooms, sliced salt& pepper,…
Spooktober Halloween Cocktails
We’re always looking for reasons to enjoy new and weird cocktails. October gives us more than enough reason to indulge in spooktacular drinks. Today I am sharing with you my suggestions for some Halloween-inspired drinks to try over the weekend. Even though South-Africans do not participate in the American “holiday”, in recent years we’ve taken…
Truffle Mushroom Steak this weekend!
Looking for an alternative for this weekend’s steak or braai? A steak doesn’t always need an actual sauce. This luxurious combo of truffle oil and pan-fried large brown mushrooms on a perfectly cooked matured steak are the stuff dreams are made of. Truffle mushroom steak Ingredients: (serves 1, adjust accordingly for more people) 300 g…
Zandvliet introduces My Best Friend wine-in-a-box
The celebrated Zandvliet winery has made it even easier and convenient for wine-lovers to enjoy its My Best Friend range, available in traditional bottles and now a two-litre wine-in-a-box format too. My Best Friend, which comprises a Cape White and Cape Red, is the perfect bring-your-own-wine summer companion when joining friends for a braai, sunset…
Salmon/trout steak with creamy mushrooms and pak choy
Pan-fried fish, steamed greens and a hearty creamy mushroom sauce – such a classic favourite and very easy to prepare. Choose the freshest sustainable fish you can find. INGREDIENTS 60 g butter, plus more 500 g portabellini mushrooms, sliced 20 ml cake flour 500 ml cream 1 cup parmesan cheese (or mature cheddar) salt & pepper, to taste 60 ml olive oil 800 g salmon/trout steaks/fillets, pin-boned 2 small punnet…
Creamy Cashew Nut & Mushroom Curry
The combination might seem unusual, but the addition of the Mushrooms add a meatiness to the curry which gives it body and mounts of tender succulence. Try this fragrant combination for your Meat-Free Monday. Don’t forget the toasted, warm Naan bread and accompaniments. INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp ghee 2 medium onion, finelychopped 2 tsp garlic, minced 2 Tbsp ginger, grated 2 tsp…
Mushroom & Spinach Scrambled Eggs recipe
We’re at it again! Sharing delicious South African Mushroom Farmer’s Association recipes with you for the weekend. Spend some time in the kitchen this weekend with the easy and tasty Mushroom & Spinach Scrambled Eggs recipe. Who said breakfast should be boring? This smoky scramble should do the trick – it’s almost an omelette, without…
ENJOY DEBBIE MCLAUGHLIN’S SMOKED SALMON TROUT SALAD
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…
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