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Food & Wine

Indulge in the exquisite world of Food and Wine, where culinary artistry meets fine vintages. Explore gourmet recipes, premium dining experiences, and expert wine pairings tailored for discerning palates, elevating your taste to new heights.

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Food & Wine

Indulge in the exquisite world of Food and Wine, where culinary artistry meets fine vintages. Explore gourmet recipes, premium dining experiences, and expert wine pairings tailored for discerning palates, elevating your taste to new heights.

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The Art of Food & Wine Pairing

The Art of Food & Wine Pairing

Wine and food pairing is an art form that elevates dining experiences from ordinary to extraordinary. For South Africa’s affluent readers, mastering this skill is a mark of sophistication. Here, we explore the principles of pairing South African wines with

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Rachel Khoo's Ice Box Cake

Rachel Khoo’s Ice Box Cake

When summer comes around, it feels somewhat incongruous to be putting the oven on; yet baking isn’t all about putting up the heat and expecting something to prove or rise. And who in this weather wants to build up a

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Braai'ers Start your Fires!

Braai’ers Start your Fires!

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of sizzling chops and wors on the grill and the laughter of family and friends gathered around the fire. In South Africa, braaing is more than just cooking – it’s a cultural cornerstone. But

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Yotam Ottolenghi’s pappardelle

Yotam Ottolenghi’s pappardelle

I find there is no better dish to eat in the summer evenings than pasta. Al fresco, with the late sunshine and a glass of red or white wine, I struggle to think of a better combination with which to

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Cool Cocktails

Cool Cocktails

Whether relaxing on the beach, enjoying a braai or soaking in the stunning landscapes, a cool cocktail is the perfect companion. Here’s a cocktail that blends local ingredients to make sure you kick back and chill.

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Magnificent Mimosas

Magnificent Mimosas

If raising a glass of bubbles in honour of all that is wonderful doesn’t sound called for, what’s for? For those brunch moments where mimosas are a must, let’s dive into the sparkling world of bubbly and its glamorous variations.

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Month of Brunch

Month of Brunch

Celebrate August with a month of brunch by making the Perfect Eggs Benedict for an indulgent Women’s Month of girl time.

TEXT: Lifestyle Editor | IMAGES: Istockphoto.com

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Beef Bourguignon a la Julia Child

Beef Bourguignon a la Julia Child

Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon is a world-wide loved classic for a reason. This is one recipe where you want to take your time cooking it, drinking a glass of wine or two while preparing it, and show it a lot

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The Elegance of Pinot Noir

The Elegance of Pinot Noir

In the world of fine wines, South Africa is emerging as a prominent player, particularly with its exquisite Pinot Noir varietals. Known for their elegance, balance, and distinct character, these wines are capturing the attention of connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts

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Pastries for the Parks

Pastries for the Parks

Misty early morning in Parktown North reveals a queue of early birds, eagerly awaiting the doors to Dough & Co to swing open. At 6am sharp the smell of fresh French style pastries, light and flaky, mixed with fragrant coffee

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Frank & Jack Forever

Frank & Jack Forever

Both legends in their own way, Frank Sinatra and Jack Daniels Old No 7 are forever entwined. Whiskey may have been around for centuries before Ol’ Blue Eyes came on the scene, but nobody made whiskey look cooler than Frank.

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Rick Stein’s Butterflied Lamb

Rick Stein’s Butterflied Lamb

This leg of lamb comes with herby lemon and paprika marinade, and really enriches the senses for a Father’s Day feast. It can be cooked on the braai or in the oven. Serve simply with potato wedges and greens for

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Cheers to Chenin Blanc!

Cheers to Chenin Blanc!

A terrific cultivar to beat the summer heat has to be Chenin Blanc. Despite being one of South Africa’s most widely planted varieties, Chenin is often misunderstood and written off by local wine fans. The likely reason for this is

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