For years, Laborie has been synonymous with South Africa’s best Méthode Cap Classiques. They produce three outstanding varieties and the brand has recently undergone a label refresh. The new-look is refined, elegant…
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I stepped into Conrad Hicks’ workshop. I knew I was there to chat about his knives but I soon found out that knives are just…
Cool winter weather means that we’re spending more time indoors, so take the opportunity to master a really special dish – something that comforts from the inside out. You can opt to go…
When I was first asked to write a story about bees, I thought they said beers. Me being an avid beer drinker, naturally, I jumped at the chance. After a short chuckle,…
The guys from Beer Country had the privilege of sharing a few brews with Dave and Louise from Scotland’s Fierce Beer. They’ve just launched in South Africa with the help of Devil’s…
The flowers are out, the air is ripe with pollen and my nose is blocked. Yup, it’s spring and that means it’s time to shake things up in your cooking arsenal. The…
What do you do if you love Mexican tortillas but can’t find an authentic one anywhere in South Africa? You could settle for a corn flour wrap but for Piet and Frik…
It’s a well-known fact that fish and chips tastes better when you’re sitting by the sea. Some say it’s because you can smell the ocean, but I like to think it’s because…
Heritage Day is almost upon us and Boschendal’s talented team are working hard to ensure this Heritage Day Farm Feast is their best and most delicious one yet. There’s plenty on the…
My love affair with grilled cheese toasties goes back to my earlier years of life in Durban. My mom had this old silver snackwich machine that was part machine, part miracle worker.…
Few South African beverages conjure up as much mystery and intrigue as brandy. Most people have no clue how it’s made, or that we have some of the strictest purity laws in…
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Greetings my fellow meatheads! In Meet the Meat posts I will be your guide as we traverse the world of meat. Each post will focus on a different cut and I’ll whip up something…
When it comes to food, everyone has their favourite. For me, ever since I can remember, it’s been pies. They are my absolute Achilles’ heel and for good reason. I mean who…
Driving up the winding road to Bouchard Finlayson, one can’t help but notice the sheer elegance of the estate. Meticulously planted vineyards hug the contours of the hills. The surrounding lawns are…