Food News from around the World
The humble cucumber is good for more than just Vitamin B – it’s also tasty in a good goblet of Hendrick’s Gin. This unsung hero of the fruit world is about to be thrust into the spotlight on World Cucumber Day on 14 June – and as usual, Hendrick’s has something unusual in store. Since […] More
If you want variety, look no further than Bay Harbour Market. Listen to the saxophone fill the air as you guide dad through the food, arts and crafts and clothing of Bay Harbour Market. What says ‘I love you’ better than a pair of sheep skin slippers from In-Step? Or proudly South African pieces from […] More
The President in Bantry Bay, Cape Town’s most-loved hotel, is celebrating 21 extraordinary years of exceptional experiences and memories, and delighting travellers from around the world with Presidential hospitality since the late Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela opened the newly rebuilt iconic President Hotel in 1998. Celebrating over two decades of authentic and bespoke experiences of the […] More
Immerse yourself in true luxury at the internationally acclaimed Akademie Street Boutique Hotel situated in Franschhoek. They boast an array of awards which include World’s Best Boutique Hotel, Top Small Hotel in the World, Top Luxury Hotel in the World and the World’s Most Romantic Retreat. Incredible! Get a taste of this amazing hotel from […] More
At Spier Wine Estate, they pride themselves on ethical farming and taking a personal interest in more than just the harvest, but also the human beings working hard to make it possible. This in turn breeds an artistic love and care that is evident from the first sip of wine. Spier has loads to offer […] More
Spier Wines has their fingers in many a wine bottle. From their Signature range to their Creative Block blends and 21 Gables, they are always evolving and always improving. They’ve put hard work into the last two years to develop another unique duo of wines that celebrate the coast. Thus they have called it Seaward. […] More
When it comes to Tullamore D.E.W’s name and origin, the story is even more thrilling than the folks and fables. Back in 1829, the original triple distilled, triple blended whiskey, Tullamore D.E.W., was born. But how, you might ask? Nestling in the valley under the heathery crest of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, was an Irish […] More
Bay Harbour Market offers arts, crafts, jewellery, clothing and of course, delicious food and amazing local acts to entertain you while you browse. Breathe in the smell of freshly baked breads, spices and citrus fruits as you listen to sounds of township guitar and saxophone. Vegan? No problem. Banting? No sweat. Carnivore? We got some […] More
Harvest successfully came to a close at the end of March, with the last Merlot grapes coming in from Stellenbosch. And as winemaker Ryan Puttick from the Franschhoek Cellar, put it “I am really looking forward to releasing the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, as well as the 2019 Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz […] More
What are black truffles? Well, only the most expensive edible mushrooms in the world. This internationally ‘black gold’, is scared and pricy and delightfully captivating in the way it enhances the flavor of food. Anthonij Rupert Wines in Franschhoek, besides producing beautiful wines, is also the first estate in the country to cultivate and produce […] More
As we approach World Whisky Day happening on the 18th May 2019, Johnnie Walker, the World’s Number 1 Whisky would like to prepare you for the day ahead, so you know precisely what you’re talking about when it comes to the drink at hand. Not only will these facts make for impressive dinner conversation, but […] More
Harnessing ancient secrets, passed down over millennia, Inverroche Distillery brings you a range of spirits that go beyond the expected. Founded by Lorna Scott and her family, their heritage set the stage for the brand name – Inverroche. The Scottish word “Inver” meaning ‘a confluence of water’ and the French word “Roche” meaning ‘rock or […] More