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 …
Ons hier aan die suidpunt van Afrika is darem kwaai bederf met die groot verskeidenheid aanbiedings in die Kaap se wynlande, om nie eers te praat van hoe uiteenlopend hulle is nie. Wyne te kies en te keur, en so ook verblyf, eetplekke en aktiwiteite. En so gepraat van eetplekke op wynplase en by wyn …
Mushrooms are widely known for their great taste and amazing health benefits. Packed with a ton of essential vitamins and minerals, they make for an excellent addition to your diet, adding flavor to many different recipes. Mushrooms are a low-calorie food that packs a nutritional punch. Loaded with …
Gone are the days when it was only appropriate to sip a glass of bubbly at a special occasion. These days the trend is to savour it any time, any place and at any occasion. Rain or shine, Cap Classique is perfect all year round. But what most people still don’t realize, is that Cap Classique is also …
Apparently it all started with cheese and wine, still the essential food and wine pairing. But, being adventurous, we’ve come a very long way since then. Although there are a few basic rules to consider when pairing food and wine, experimenting is the name of the game. Here’s an “experiment” that wo …
Mushrooms don’t just taste nice. They also pack a nutritional punch as they are loaded with vitamins, promote a healthy immune system and boost the one’s health. That’s why they are considered as superfood. And for those looking for weight loss benefits, mushrooms contain no cholesterol or gluten. M …
While beef Bourguignon (also called boeuf Bourguignon, beef Burgundy and boeuf à la Bourguignonne) may be considered old school, classic French cuisine never fails to satisfy and melds seamlessly with a cabernet sauvignon. Beef Bourguignon is a slow-cooked beef stew that’s incredibly flavourful, ric …
This recipe for creamy chicken with ravioli and spinach makes for an easy weeknight supper meal. Use store-bought ravioli to make it even easier (either four cheese ravioli or spinach & ricotta). And make sure you have a bottle of chenin blanc at hand, for while you’re preparing the meal and aft …
Padkos! Ek kan nog goed onthou die mandjie gevul met lipleklekker frikkadelle, eiers en heerlike toebroodjies (kaas en tamatie, ham en tamatie, kaas en druiwekonfyt) en die verpligte fles stomende koffie waarmee ons toeka se dae douvoordag elke vakansie aangepak het. Soms was daar droëwors en lekker …
Did you know, the name avocado appeared for the first time in naturalist Sir Hans Sloane’s catalogue of Jamaican plants which was published in 1696? Anyway, avocados are a favourite South African fruit and often used in starters and salads. Here’s one for the adventurous, a starter I mean: Ingredien …
Cooking from your pantry with minimal ingredients is tough, but it doesn’t mean you should miss out on savouring a fantastic wine pairing. Next time you’re staring into the abyss of an empty refrigerator, remember you have a range of ingredients in your wine cooler and pantry. If you don’t have the …
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