The perfect combination of Chai Tea & Brandy. South Africa is home to the most noble spirit, fine potstill brandy. We have a long history of brand-making which has a 300 year history in this country and looking at the numerous awards our local producers have been winning, they are closing in on perfection with […] More
Coffee? Brandy? Count me in. South Africa is home to the most noble spirit, fine potstill brandy. We have a long history of brandy-making (over 300 years) in this country and looking at the numerous awards our local producers have been winning, they are closing in on perfection with every new year. Neat or on the […] More
Steenberg’s coral pink Rosé, a frisky new wine from this acclaimed Constantia cellar, is an unbridled expression of spring in your glass. A burst of watermelon sorbet, rose petals, rosemary and thyme, the maiden Steenberg Rosé 2016 is a gorgeous blend of Syrah(72%) and Cinsault(28%). Refreshingly crisp with a mouthful of raspberries, wild strawberries and […] More
Cape Winelands Cuisine – a cook book by La Motte! The cook book was first published in 2011 and shares a host of traditional curry recipes – from curried fish to chicken, lamb and seafood, as well as sambals to serve on the side. Of course the book also includes a recipe for the very traditional […] More
Whichever way you like to enjoy your burger – whether topped with tomato, lettuce and cheese, or smothered in a yummy sauce is fine, for there is no wrong way of serving a burger. If you have your special favourite fillings, here’s one you can add to your list – a patty to which some […] More
Located in the heart of Cape Town, GOLD Restaurant opens its arms to local and international guests every day for a full dinner menu which features the full African food journey through southern and central Africa. Add to this a healthy dose of Cape Malay cuisine and you have the freshest, most interestingly African menu […] More
OOOOH! I like delicious snacks. Especially delicious snacks that are a new tradition for me! Being a Jewish gal from Durban means that I never grew up with firstly, celebrating Easter, and secondly, in true Cape-style picked fish goodness. So thank you Fleur du Cap for introducing me to something new and for pairing it […] More
Nothing beats breakfast in bed, especially when you’re on the receiving end! Impress with this Eggs Benedict Recipe created by the executive Chef of Spier Wine Farm. Enjoy this gourmet twist on an all-time favourite. POTATO RÖSTI Ingredients 2 large floury potatoes 1tsp fresh thyme ½tsp fresh rosemary chopped 2tbsp clarified butter 2tbsp coconut oil […] More
This delectable seafood dish, is perfect for summer season and perfectly accompanied by a chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Executive chef of the restaurant at Clos Malverne, Nadia Louw-Smith, has been kind enough to make the recipe available to us and our readers. If you can’t find all of the ingredients or don’t have the time […] More
GOLD Restaurant is situated in Green Point and offers diners a 14 course tasting menu that showcases various cuisines coming out of Africa. Zambia is one of those countries featured on the menu at this African restaurant in Cape Town. Zambian cuisine is largely comfort food made with passion and heart. In Zambia, Kandalo is […] More
GOLD Restaurant serves traditional African dishes every evening that are inspired by countries across the entire continent. Each dish of the 14 course tasting menu showcases a different country, Mozambique being one of them. The Portuguese introduced the “caju” or cashew to Mozambique, which they brought in from Brazil. At one point Mozambique was the […] More
In yesteryear, the humble lettuce leaf was used mostly as a limp, green garnish next to a meaty dinner, or to keep one’s picnic sandwiches fresh. Now lettuce has morphed into a group of pretty salad varieties (some as decorative as garden flowers!), that have become part of our daily cuisine, because they contain few […] More