The lost art of slow cooking
Take it slow Savouring that first cup of coffee in the morning, going for a lazy stroll, getting to know a new lover, there are times when it just pays …
Take it slow Savouring that first cup of coffee in the morning, going for a lazy stroll, getting to know a new lover, there are times when it just pays …
The incredible benefits of Spekboom One of my favourite things about working and experimenting with fresh produce and ingredients is getting to learn more about them and their natural properties. …
How lessons from the past have guided me One of the first things that drew me to Boscia House in the breathtaking Tswalu Kalahari Reserve was the rich history captured …
When centuries of winemaking chart the course for innovation Steeped in a rich history dating back to 1865 and boasting historic anecdotes featuring Jane Austen, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles Dickens, …
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO PAIRING CHEESE WITH WINE How often have you thought about dipping your toe in the world of cheese and wine pairing, only to find that when …
The 5 Basic Types of Wine Glasses The hospitality industry has trained us to believe that red wine is served in a larger glass than white wine, but then, some …
A CONVERSATION WITH BLAAUWKLIPPEN’S BEN-CARL VAN DER MERWE I was so honoured to be asked to attend Stellenbosch Garden Week. Without realising it, gardens have played a huge role in …
WHY THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR WINE DESERVES A MOMENT Think about it, when someone says the words, white wine, what’s the first varietal that comes to mind? Ok, that totally …
A Guide to Enjoying Wine to the Full Our first acquaintance with wine harks back about 9000 years, in China. It was only around 4100 BC in Armenia, however, that …
The last year has been a challenge for most wineries – not just in South Africa, where newly implemented prohibition laws have brought this 300-year-old industry to the brink of …