When winter hits, only hearty meals make you feel amazing. This traditionally North African dish is made up of eggs poached in a spiced up tomato sauce. When you look at it, it may look like it takes hours to prepare but on a whim, I decided to make it and it didn’t take me…
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Valentine’s Pink bubbles for every budget
Most of us have had quite challenging times but here is the good news… This valentines, you can enjoy bubbles, whether you want to splurge or be savvy. Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the same without roses, chocolate and of course bubbly, preferably pink bubbly. After all, nothing says romance like a glass of chilled pink…
[RECIPE] Fresh cherry Clafoutis and Zandvliet rosé pairing
When cherries are in season, the price drops significantly and although they’re still quite costly, you need to treat yourself once in a while. I was snacking on cherries and I opened the bottle of shiraz rosé from Zandvliet and the flavours complimented so well that I had to mix it up and take it…
Wine in the Drakensberg
Winterton Gem in the Drakenberg, Cathedral Peak
De Grendel’s Heritage – Three Centuries and Four Generations
De Grendel celebrates its 300th anniversary this year, marking three centuries of a Cape landmark whose story – and that of its fourth-generation owners, the Graaff family – is deeply woven into South Africa’s history. Renowned for its award-winning wines and its restaurant rated among the best for fine dining in South Africa and Africa,…
Beer pairing with wings!
I tried a new combination yesterday. I was inspired by my cravings. My tummy and thirst yearned for two things that I couldn’t go to Hooters for: beer and chicken wings. Off to my kitchen and cabinet I trotted and took out the beers and put them in the freezer to fast chill and took…
My secret love pairing: Red wine and Mac n Cheese
I was going to only share my love for mac n cheese with red wine, when I came across some interesting facts about this particular red wine from the popular Four Cousins brand. After the alcohol restrictions in lockdown were lifted (before they put them back on again), I quickly headed online to re-stock my…
Meatless meals, making meat a memory
I just tried my hand at alliteration and I hope it makes sense. Just so you know what I meant, I am not vegan or vegetarian. I am a full on omnivore. I wasn’t dieting, just trying something new. By trying something new, I learned a lot about my body, cooking, flavours and I feel…
A red blend that’s for everyone
In the mid-1990s Hennie, Bussell, Phillip and Neil Retief – famously known as the Four Cousins – joined the family business and today run the company side by side, having made it South Africa’s leading family-owned winery. From the cousins in the Cape to my rack in Joburg came the Retief Reserve, another brand under…
[REVIEW] Bayede! Prince Cabernet Sauvignon
You have probably seen these beads while you walk down the vino aisles. They belong to Bayede! wines. Bayede! have created a range of premium wines that don’t break the bank. In fact, I think they are the most affordable wines in the market currently. I was first introduced to Bayede! wines in 2016 while…
Its Lady Vera 