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….
Tag: food
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,…
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…
2024’s Winter Guide to Food and Wine Pairings
As the Southern Hemisphere gears up for winter, the cooler temperatures invite a heartier fare and the wonderful world of wine offers countless opportunities to enhance these rich flavours. The boots, jerseys, and scarves are coming out and the shorts, bikinis and t-shirts are getting packed away. While the fashion may change, the way you…
Is Merlot and Chocolate Cake, A Match Made in Heaven?
In the delightful realm of wine and food pairings, where the robust meets the delicate and flavours intertwine in a dance of taste buds, I recently stumbled upon a combination that seemed as if it was predestined. Merlot, with its velvety texture and chocolate cake, a symbol of indulgent sweetness, came together in a symphony…
What’s the fuss with red wine and steak?
Do you ever wonder why red wine and steak go so well together? It’s like they were made for each other! Let me tell you a little secret. First, let’s talk about the steak. When you take a juicy, tender piece of steak and put it in your mouth, your taste buds go wild! You…
Why I love blogging
I feel like I lost myself a little. I started this blog because 1: I love wine, 2: I love talking about wine. Yes, here and there I have added recipes and talked about other adventures, but my sole reason was my love of wine. I have lost a little of that passion throughout the…
Its Lady Vera 