South Africa is blessed when it comes to wine and is home to more than 20 different wine routes within its borders. From the cool west coast breezes near Darling to the world’s longest wine route – Yes, South Africa is home to the world’s longest wine route – in the Klein Karoo, we are spoilt for choice. If you don’t know about all of them, we’ve tried to sum up a few of our favourites. From Durbanville, renowned for their Sauvignon Blanc, to Hemel en Aarde’s exquisite pinot noir and the Porto style Cape Vintage’s in Calitzdorp, there’s something…
The first and longest-running international award of its kind, the inaugural Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award was held in 1972. This year marks its 51st year of celebrating trailblazing…
When it comes to eating healthy, it’s not just about what you eat, but also when you eat it. This is where eating seasonal produce has the best of both worlds – it’s not only delicious but also has numerous health benefits: Fresh and flavourful In-season produce doesn’t undergo extended periods of artificial ripening or chilling. Such practices tend to reduce the flavour and nutrient value of fruit and veggies. Instead, it undergoes its natural ripening process and is eventually harvested when the time is right. Nutritional Have you ever noticed that during the winter, in-season vegetables like…
On Wednesday, 29 March 2023, in celebration of the partnership between Inverroche & Ellerman House, we were were hosted at a beautifully curated and nature-inspired space at Ellerman…
With load shedding in our midst and becoming part of our everyday-life, finding new ways to save has become automatic. Whether it’s doing laundry, occupying storage or buying groceries, saving at the top! We have found ways in which you can arrange the items in your fridge in order to save electricity and keep the food fresh for longer. The top shelf is the least cold, so keep sliced and ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables there. Also place leftovers on this shelf, in sealed plastic containers. However, do not keep them for more than four days. Tie fresh herbs together with…
We Café in Gardens and Cape Town Vegan are teaming up to offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience for foodies who are passionate about vegan cuisine. This 4-course dining…
Chefs with Compassion, a non-profit organisation that represents the collaborative efforts of five founding organisations and over 30 kitchen hubs, has reached a significant milestone. The organisation has announced that they have served their 5 millionth meal to food vulnerable communities in South Africa. Since May 2020, Chefs with Compassion has worked tirelessly to rescue edible food that would otherwise go to waste, cook nutritious meals using the rescued food, and feed hungry people. This valuable work has been possible thanks to the support of an expansive network of around 30 organisations supported by volunteers, and through corporate donations and…
With more than 10 million tonnes of food going to waste each year in South Africa, reducing household food waste is crucial. Load shedding, however, has made the…
SA Harvest, a leading food rescue and hunger relief organisation in South Africa, is drawing attention to the critical role of logistics in reducing food waste and hunger. With over 10.3 million tonnes of edible food wasted annually in South Africa, while 20 million people are on the spectrum of food vulnerability, SA Harvest is working to bridge the gap by rescuing surplus food from farms, manufacturers, and retailers, and distributing it to those in need. READ MORE: SA Harvest’s Ali Conn recognised among Africa’s Top 100 Brightest Young Minds An immediate and urgent need has arisen, resulting from the…
TikTok may be inundated with dance challenges, but that’s not all there is to the Chinese social network. Here are some kitchen hacks that we’ve learnt on TikTok:…