Sampioene word baie in kos gebruik, veral in lande soos China, Korea, Japan en in Europa. Die meeste sampioene wat mens vandag in winkels koop, is kommersieel verbou op sampioenplase. Die gewildste hiervan, Agaricus bisporus, word veilig vir die meeste mense beskou om te eet aangesien dit onder behe …
It’s hard to believe, but effervescence in wine was not always considered a good thing. For centuries, Old World winemakers in cool regions struggled with bottles that would re-ferment when hot, which would create unintentional bubbles. But during the 17th century, French winemakers began to harness …
Wynliefhebbers kan uitsien na uitsonderlike wyne van Suid-Afrika se 2020-wyndruifoes danksy gunstige weerstoestande regdeur die seisoen. Dít volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse wynbedryf se Wynoesverslag 2020. “Hoewel dit altyd belangrik is om die diversiteit van ons tien wyndruifverboustreke in ag te neem, …
Currently there are over 10,000 known types of mushrooms. That may seem like a large number, but mycologists suspect that this is only a fraction of what’s out there! We can put these various species in one of 4 categories, namely saprotrophic (shiitake, white button, oyster), mycorrhizal (porcini, …
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Wyn-indeks (SAWi), ‘n onafhanklike wyngehalte-organisasie, het die eerste uitgawe van The Definitive Fine Wine Guide bekend gestel. Dit volg op die vroeëre aankondiging van die Grand Wines Collection (GWC) wat ook in die gids verskyn. Met die nuwe gids as handleiding kan wynliefh …
The kitchen team at Leopard’s Leap near Franschhoek have created a delicious onion tart which boasts layers of onion and beautifully enhances the sweet flavours with an eggy custard and crumbly pastry. Whether you enjoy this onion tart with an easy-drinking chenin blanc (like Leopard Leap’s Classic …
Van Loveren se Tangled Tree-wynbottels het ’n koolstof-voetspoor 60% kleiner as enige van hul eweknieë. Die Tangled Tree-filosofie gaan egter veel verder as ’n koolstof-voetspoor, dit bied bied ook maniere om die bottels se impak op die omgewing verder te verminder met kreatiewe maniere waarop die w …
What’s the oldest kind of wine still in modern production? If you answered Commandaria, I’m impressed. I had never heard of such wines until a few weeks ago when I attended a Smithsonian Resident Associates lecture about the cuisine of Cyprus. Commandaria is a sweet dessert wine with a dark amber to …
Elgin Ridge Wines, bekend vir die produksie van puik gesertifiseerde biodinamiese en organiese wyne, het pas sy CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019 bekend gestel, ’n wyn wat beklemtoon waarvoor die dinamiese duo, Brian en Marion Smith, staan – eerlikheid uit die grond uit. Die Elgin CRUNCH! Pinot Noir 2019 is g …
With so many types of mushrooms, the possibilities (and recipes) are endless. High in fiber and vitamins, mushrooms are also fat and cholesterol-free. They’re popular around the world due to their versatility as well as their meat-like heft and texture — and these days, we generally don’t have to tr …
A Twist of Fate, ’n versnit van die twee Portugese kultivars tinta barocca en tinta amarela, is ’n rooiwyn wat in ’n ligter styl gemaak word en vorm deel van die De Krans-privaatkelder se gewilde Terroir-reeks. Hierdie rooi versnit kan met pinot noir vergelyk word wat betref styl en gebruik. Die doe …
Residue from jars at a Canaanite palace suggests the ruler preferred his red with hints of mint, honey and juniper! The wine is robust but sweet, with herbal notes and maybe a hint of cinnamon. Carefully stored in a room near the banquet hall, dozens of large jugs filled with the latest vintage sit …
Chenin blanc het ’n lang geskiedenis. Daar word gemeen dat hierdie wit druif so lank terug as die 9de eeu in die Anjou-streek van Frankryk ontstaan het en toe as chenere bekend was. Die druifsoort se naam is in die 15de eeu verander na chenin blanc, ’n verwysing na Mont Chenin, en kort daarna uitgev …
The Prescient Report of the Top 10 Sweet & Fortified Wines, as convened by Winemag.co.za, has been released, with De Krans Wines securing no fewer than three of the top spots. The deserving recipients were the De Krans Cape Vintage Reserve 2016 and 2017, as well as the De Krans Muscat De Frontig …
Die vyfde Cabernet Franc-kompetisie het weer eens die beste voorbeelde van dié kultivar uitgelig nadat die beoordelaars die 52 inskrywings onder die soeklig geplaas het. Die meeste van die wyne wat ingeskryf is, is ontvang van wynplase wat voorheen ook aan hierdie jaarlikse kompetisie deelgeneem het …
Which country has the most beautiful wine-producing region/s in the world? Although the jury is still out on that one, South Africa should certainly be considered for that honour. Simply visit Oldenburg in the Banghoek Valley outside Stellenbosch and you’ll believe you have stepped into a piece of h …
Die Veneto-streek in die noordooste van Italië is die tuiste van sommige van dié land se beste rooiwyne. Die streek strek van die Dolomietberge tot by die Adriatiese See. Wynliefhebbers weet uiteraard van Amarone, en in ’n mindere mate van Valpolicella, en van die baie gewilde Valpolicella Ripasso, …
French wine labels can be incredibly confusing. The labels indicate the region where a wine was produced, but not always the grapes used. For instance, the words “Grand” and “Premier” are used a lot, but even though premier means first in French, grand usually appears on the better wine. And then th …
Die jaar 1945 sal vir altyd in menseheugenis verewig wees as die einde van ’n katastrofiese oorlog. Vir ’n klein groepie Stellenbosse wynboere was die jaar ook onvergeetlik aangesien dit vir hulle ’n onafhanklikheid beteken het wat uiteindelik tot die totstandkoming van Stellenbosch Hills gelei het. …
Some things in life come easily. Others, you have to wait for. After all, you can grill up a steak just about anytime you want, but when it comes to things like baby squash and farm fresh eggplant, there’s a decidedly limited window. Grilling adds wonderful depth of flavour and nuance to vegetables, …
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