Miso. The only way to really describe this popular ingredient’s flavour profile is earthy, salty and sometimes sweet. Once used almost exclusively for soups, this fermented, funky paste has show how truly…
Month: September 2020
Blanko restaurant is a modern and slick Italian eatery located at the lovely Alphen Boutique Hotel in Constantia. As the name suggests, Blanko’s inside walls are predominantly white, punctuated with colour and…
The Alphen Hotel has been a part of the fabric of the Constantia landscape for over 300 years and truly is an iconic part of the area’s history. Despite her years, this…
Make breakfast on the road an all-in-one affair. These cheesy bacon muffins have a whole egg baked into the centre, ideal for a quick and tasty roadside meal..
Graham Beck is overjoyed to reveal that the Cuvée Clive has once again been selected as Sparkling Wine of the Year in the annual Tim Atkin South African Report. The 2014 Cuvée…
Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will go into lockdown Level 1 as of Sunday 20 September at midnight. With the new level of the country’s risk-adjusted strategy to…
For those following a Banting or LCHF lifestyle, braaing is a fantastic way to prepare both proteins and veggies and add loads of umami flavour at the same time. We’ve rounded up…
It’s pretty common knowledge that Wagyu beef is synonymous with luxury. Wagyu is transcendently tender, has an almost buttery flavour and has that sought after ‘melt in the mouth’ feel. This type…
The Camps Bay strip is known the world over for its enviable beauty. Almost year-round the late-night bars are usually abuzz with sandy-footed holidaymakers drinking cocktails and toasting breathtaking coastal sunsets. However,…
September is Tourism Month and you are invited to CapeNature reserves, free of charge! CapeNature will once again open its doors and provide free access to the public during its 6th annual…
Heritage Day is around the corner and with that comes the stress of planning the perfect braai. Instead of looking for everything last minute and feeling more frazzled than you began with,…
Spring has arrived and Heritage Day will be here sooner than you think. With a nation as diverse as ours, Heritage Day is an especially exciting holiday with so many creative expressions…
Although lockdown ground things to a halt across the Winelands, it’s exciting to see that positive things have come out of the downtime. Once such reveal is the brand new farm shop…
Can you tell us a little bit about yourselves? We are a team of three entrepreneurs, Wesley Du Plessis, Ryan Lloyd and Neil Matthews, who have a strong passion not only for…
The ultimate steak salad, perfectly tender Wagyu with spicy rocket, sweet pears and punchy blue cheese.
This Portuguese classic gets a revamp with perfectly cooked and juicy Wagyu steak.
Perfectly seared Wagyu steak with a melty herbed butter, what could be better?
Heritage Day is a great day to honour our country and one of the best ways we know how to celebrate, is with food. So much so, that Heritage Day has affectionately…