South Africa’s well-known Cape Malay style of cooking incorporates Malaysian, Indonesian and East African influences and dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. It is almost as old as Spier Wine Farm’s 300-year history of winemaking. Here, Spier shares the secret behind its contemporary Cape Malay chicken curry roulade. This new twist on both […] More
If there are two alcohols that have a history of being enjoyed socially in a bar, around the braai, or watching the big game, beer and whiskey stand out. While these two types of alcohols are generally enjoyed neat and on their own, the Irish discovered that the two consumed together create a beautiful blend […] More
To celebrate Heritage Day and our wonderful multi-cultural diversity and heritage, SASKO has compiled some South African recipe staples that are enjoyed by all. Here are some delectable local dishes with easy-to-make recipes from Roosterbroodjies to Jaffle Cakes and Bunny Chows, these Heritage Day celebration ideas will provide a fabulous feast for family and friends […] More
Still not sure what to cook up on Heritage Day with the entire family coming over? We’ve got the Mushroom Association of South Africa to thank for this fantastic recipe that will be a huge hit with everyone attending this coming public holiday and weekend. Mushrooms already being healthy, these nutritional wonders have been combined […] More
Still not sure what to cook up on Heritage Day with the entire family coming over? We’ve got the Mushroom Association of South Africa to thank for this fantastic recipe that will be a huge hit with everyone attending this coming public holiday and weekend. Mushrooms already being healthy, these nutritional wonders have been combined […] More
There are reasons to celebrate! It’s National Red Wine Day on 29 August – and what timing that is! Now that we can enjoy a glass of our favourite red wine again, we’re going to celebrate the only way we know. By cooking up a storm and pairing it with out favourite drink. Something else […] More
There are reasons to celebrate! It’s National Red Wine Day on 29 August – and what timing that is! Now that we can enjoy a glass of our favourite red wine again, we’re going to celebrate the only way we know. By cooking up a storm and pairing it with out favourite drink. Something else […] More
Hendrick’s Gin is the rebel child of the gin family. Their aim is to go against the grain, challenge the norm and expand our thinking as to what gin can be. If you are a gin lover and haven’t yet tried Hendrick’s Gin, you have not yet lived. Started in 1999, master distiller Leslie Gracie […] More
It’s 1829 in Tullamore, Ireland. Daniel E. Williams, a young lad with modest peak and a desire in his heart walks into a whiskey distillery. The grind, the brew, the scent drives this young man to work his way into a position where he could stamp his own initials on the liquid gold he’d grown […] More
Monkey Shoulder Whisky is the perfect addition to your cocktail. Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is a 100% blended malt whisky made for mixing. It is the first triple malt whiskey in the world and was voted the Top Trending and Top Selling Scotch in the 2019 Brands Report. They break conventional whisky tradition […] More
In today’s world whisky has always been associated with men, an old traditional drink which has some backstory of grandpa and how the drink was enjoyed from generation to generation. To set the record straight, a fact that remains, is that women love whisky too. Monkey Shoulder whisky speaks to every generation, the bold, creative […] More
Get creative in your kitchen with an aromatic and tender Asian-style slow-braised pork belly. This recipe from Spier Wine Farm is so good, you’ll want to make it over and over again. Serve the pork belly on a bed of luscious cauliflower puree, or your choice of mashed potatoes or noodles with Asian greens. Enjoy […] More