There. I said it. Morning starts with coffee and good intentions. Lunch arrives with speed and mild chaos. Then late afternoon creeps in. Hunger rises. Energy drops. The question appears again. Whays for supper. This thought lands on my brain every single day. Not once a week. Not on special days. Daily. Relentless. Predictable. Exhausting….
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[Wine news] Robertson Winery Mimosa hits 1,000,000 bottles sold in 2025
We’re raising a glass to South Africans after reaching a joyful milestone: more than 1,000,000 bottles of Robertson Winery Mimosa Sparkling Spritzer have been sold locally in 2025. Since launching in November 2024, Robertson Winery Mimosa has become one of the country’s most-loved Sparkling Spritzers, celebrated for its lively bubbles, bright colours and effortless appeal. “This is…
What’s with all the lettuce?
I can’t be the only person in South Africa who is sick of ordering a salad (especially Greek salad) at a restaurant or on Uber Eats, only to find that it comes with practically a whole head of lettuce. Even if you have the patience to remove every single cruchy leaf, you’re left with basically…
Shaken or Stirred: The Ultimate Bar Question (And Why It’s Kinda Wrong)
You know the scene. You slide onto a cool barstool, catch the bartender’s eye, and order a martini. Then it comes. The question. The one that has launched a thousand Bond impersonations: “Shaken or stirred?” It’s the cocktail equivalent of “Paper or plastic?” But let’s be real, do most of us really know why we pick one…
Groot Phesantekraal’s Silky, Supple, Smooth Shiraz
“Imagine a bolt of silk cloth. Visualise holding the fabric in your hand,” suggests Richard Schroeder, winemaker at Groot Phesantekraal. “It’s light but substantial – almost tensile – but also accommodating and generous in the way it drapes and assumes the shape of the garment it’s intended for. It has a slight spring. Crush it,…
End of an Era: Altydgedacht Wines
I am writing this post with a heavy heart but also seeing the need to make sure that I memorialise a place i held close to my heart. Back in my early 20s, before the kids and bills, my then-boyfriend ,now-husband and I would take trips down to the cape to explore the vast wine…
2025 South African Wines: Varietals to Sip and Vintages to Treasure
Harmony will lead to the mix of Old World and New World South Africa’s wine industry, which showcases its unique terroir to produce some of the most exciting wines in the world. MOVING ON TO 2025: South African wines are STILL shining across borders, offering some wines of different types to suit any palate, from…
The Brine Time: How Soaking Your Chicken Leads to Soaring Flavours
Whenever someone has my chicken they always and I mean always ask me what I put in it. It’s not about the cost of the coating but rather about what happens before the cooking. Brine is my secret but not so complicated. This is my secret of turning good chicken into great chicken. Your chicken’s…
Quack-tastic Voyage into Vine and Duck with La Motte
Welcome, my wine adventurers! It has been a while, but I hope you enjoy a more lighter take on my wine-pairing experience… in my kitchen. I miss attending events of this calibre so I had to settle for my own two hands making magic happen. Are you ready to take a waddle through the vineyards…
Red Wine Blend and Tomato Soup: A Harmonious Pairing
Imagine a chilly evening, the kind that beckons for a comforting bowl of soup and a glass of wine to warm the soul. Tonight’s selection is a classic tomato soup, paired with an elegant red wine blend. This pairing, though unconventional, reveals a beautiful harmony that elevates both the soup and the wine to new…
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