• In tribute to International Whisk(e)y Day on March 27, we spoke to Dr Bill Lumsden, director of distilling, whisky creation and whisky stocks at The Glenmorangie Company. He…

    An iconic South African estate based in Franschhoek, Anthonij Rupert Wyne needs little introduction. However, what many wine lovers don’t realise is just how far this famous estate’s offerings extend – from its flagship Anthonij Rupert brand to the youthful Protea collection; the Italian-inspired Terra del Capo selection; the array of Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) beauties from L’Ormarins, the estate’s main farm; and its premium Cape of Good Hope range, which features no less than nine products, each of them deeply rooted in South Africa’s Old Vines Project (OVP). This initiative – which was facilitated through initial funding by Johann…

    With a little inspiration from Italy, everyone’s favourite South African braaibroodjie gets a welcome upgrade! Using oven-roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and a sourdough/ciabatta loaf, these braaibroodjies pack a punch and look delightful on a sharing platter.  Cape of Good Hope recipe series by Ilse van der Merwe (thefoodfox.com) Photographs by Tasha Seccombe

    Made to resemble the grains on a stalk of wheat, an epi-baguette is also  known as a “wheat stalk” baguette. The recipe for this charming loaf begins with…