Daar is steeds heeltemal te veel “heilige koeie” wanneer dit kom by kos en wyn. “Witwyn met wit vleis” en “rooiwyn met rooivleis” moet nou finaal nek omgedraai word. En net om te bewys dat sowel witwyn as rooiwyn met dieselfde dis kan werk, het The Food Fox (aka Ilse van der Merwe van www.thefoodfox …
Farmed in the nutrient-rich waters of Saldanha Bay on the West Coast, mussels are a low carbon-footprint food that taste delicious in almost any flavour combination. Here, these briny molluscs are steamed with samphire – a succulently salty water plant – and served atop spaghetti cooked in seawater. …
Galette is seker die maklikste Franse tert wat jy kan maak. Net ’n sirkel deeg met enige vulsel wat jou hart begeer. Hy kan soet wees, met enigiets van appels of vye tot bessies of pruime. Of hy kan sout wees, soos hierdie knaap. My inspirasie vir hierdie ui-en-tapenade galette is die Provensaalse p …
’n Tajine of tagine is ’n dis uit Noord-Afrika wat sy naam verkry vanaf die erdepot waarin dit gekook word. Dit word ook maraq of marqa genoem. Hierdie resep is vir 4-6 mense. Bestanddele 10 stukke hoender, verkieslik dye 3 eetlepels botter Extra virgin-olyfolie 1 groot ui, gekap 1 koffelhuisie, fyn …
Every wine tells a story at Muratie, the historic Stellenbosch Estate that dates back to 1685. Cornelius, or Mr May as he was affectionately called, planted and pruned many a vine at Muratie. “His attention to detail and ability to predict the weather, long before technology, is legendary,” recounts …
The first written record of pasta comes from the Talmud in the 5th century AD and refers to dried pasta that could be cooked through boiling, which was conveniently portable. Some historians think that Berbers introduced pasta to Europe during a conquest of Sicily. In the West, it may have first bee …
Every wine tells a story at Muratie, the historic Stellenbosch Estate that dates back to 1685. The Laurens Campher, Muratie’s flagship white blend pays tribute to the first owner of Muratie, the passionate and determined young German soldier who fell in love with a slave-girl at the Castle in Cape T …
Paella is a rice dish originally from Valencia in Spain’s southeast. While it is commonly viewed by non-Spaniards as Spain’s national dish, Spaniards almost unanimously consider it a dish from the Valencian region. Valencians, in turn, regard paella as one of their identifying symbols. Serves 6 Ingr …
If there’s one ingredient that’s guaranteed to wow every dinner guest but is surprisingly simple to prepare, it’s prawns. The smaller, cold-water species of prawn are sweeter and more succulent, making them an excellent choice for sandwiches and salads. Larger prawns are very flavoursome and adapt w …
Smoked salmon and sauvignon blanc is a splendid way to “beef” up a plain pasta. Surprise your family, or yourself, with a special yet incredibly simple dinner served with your favourite sauvignon blanc. SMOKED SALMON & MUSHROOM PASTA WITH PECORINO SHAVINGS Serves 2 Ingredients 100ml milk, full c …
When you travel through the world’s wine-producing countries, you’ll quickly realise how spoilt we are for choice in South Africa. And it’s not just the diversity and quality of our wines. It goes beyond that to the culinary experiences, the diverse accommodation and the many activities offered on w …
A freshly fried tender piece of calamari with a thin crispy coating is one of the most popular summer indulgences. With an added dollop of garlic-infused lime mayonnaise, this is a match made in heaven for the bright and crisp Cape of Good Hope Groendruif, a wine made from semillon grapes. This reci …
Did you know that mushrooms can apparently protect your brain as you age? It’s recommended that one eats at least five button mushrooms per day to reduce the risk of neurological illness in the future. Cook them to best preserve their nutritional benefits, either by grilling or microwaving. Why not …
Make some new memories this spring/summer and enjoy Roodeberg’s Classic Rosé with family and friends while tucking into delicious baked kingklip or hake. This gorgeous salmon-pink wine pairs beautifully with fish. Whether you opt for the more luxurious kingklip, usually kept for special occasions, o …
If you’re just getting started, you’ll find these tried-end-tested methodologies to produce consistently great pairings. That said, as you get more familiar with different wines, you’ll become confident and can experiment with breaking the rules! Gamay with trout, anyone? Here we go: The wine should …
In true Muratie style, where the culture of food and wine is an intrinsic ingredient of the Melck family’s history and life at Muratie today, Annatjie Melck, foodie legend and chatelaine of Muratie, has provided her much-loved Marrow Bones on Toast recipe for a perfect pairing with Muratie’s Mr May …
It’s a match made in foodie heaven, pinot noir and duck ragù! The flavour combinations are sublime, and it’s the perfect opportunity to put your culinary skills to the test when whipping up this delicious taste sensation. Elgin Ridge’s 282 Pinot Noir 2015 with its dark floral, cherry and raspberry a …
It’s International Pinot Noir Day and what better way to celebrate it than with a delicious pork belly and Muratie’s George Canitz Pinot Noir. And if you don’t get around to it today, any day is good enough to celebrate the Prince of Reds … with this tasty pork belly! Here goes: Take a nice thick po …
Saagwala or Palak chicken is a super delicious and mild North Indian curry that requires a bit of effort, but is well worth it. Parts of the dish can be made in advance and the chicken then gets combined with a creamy spinach curry sauce with hints of bay, cumin, ginger and coriander. Recipe serves …
Sink your spoon into a rich bowl of classic French onion soup paired perfectly with Constantia Glen’s elegant Bordeaux-style red. Constantia Glen THREE 2017 is the perfect red wine to enjoy with this rich soup. It stands up particularly well to the intense beefiness loaded with savoury caramelised o …
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