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 …
I love mussels for a number of reasons, but their affordability to deliciousness ratio and their speed of cooking are right up there. I enjoy them in a multitude of ways, and you can find other mussel recipes here, but I love them the most when they are cooked classically with shallots, garlic, pars …
“The greatest celebration is not a wedding or a birthday. It’s the opening of a bottle of MCC and savouring every sip.” – Anonymous. If that’s the greatest celebration, then enjoying a superb bubbly with fine food must be second best. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 250g baby button mushrooms 250ml …
A great food and wine pairing creates a balance between the components of a dish and the characteristics of a wine. As much as pairing food and wine is complex, the basics are simple to grasp. Nine tips for pairing food and wine If you’re just getting started, you’ll find these tried-and-true method …
Low in calories and fat, and cholesterol-free, mushrooms contain a modest amount of fibre and over a dozen minerals and vitamins, including copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc and a number of B vitamins such as folate. And they make a wonderful meal on their own. But there’s additional good news for …
Bullinada (pronounced bouillinade) is a winter dish made of monkfish or anglefish (local hake is a perfect substitute) dipped in a white potato sauce. It is a not so simple dish, but often prepared in Catalonia, Spain. Ingredients 1 kg of mussels 10 to 12 pieces of previously floured monkfish (subst …
Your guests and family will marvel at the authentic Italian flavours of this mouth-watering dish. Ciao down on this steak tagliata – that’s amore. And complement this hearty dish with an Italian wine from the award-winning Anthonij Rupert Wyne, their Terra del Capo Sangiovese. Ingredients 60 ml vege …
If you do not have Chef Ian Bergh’s Café de Paris sauce recipe to smother your steak in, your favourite piece of beef is seriously missing out. There are thousands of versions of this secret recipe, but Ian gladly shares his version which often gets served from his kitchen at De Grendel Restaurant i …
When famous Swedish chef Anders Levén shares his tried and tested recipes with us, not only do we have to try them, we also have to share them with you, says Dirk Human of Black Oystercatcher-fame in the Strandveld. Anders visits the Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm about once a year. And he popped in …
Winter has arrived in full swing and with it comes the urge to cozy up and indulge in a few comforts. Two of my favourite winter comforts in the Boland are steamy baked puddings and fortified wines. But if I can combine the two, I’m in heaven. I’ve seen quite a few recipes for baked puddings with Ca …
When famous Swedish chef Anders Levén shares his tried and tested recipes with us, not only do we have to try them, we also have to share them with you, says Dirk Human of Black Oystercatcher-fame in the Strandveld. Anders visits the Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm about once a year. And he popped in …
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