• Morii at the Vineyard Hotel invites guests to explore the rich flavours of the Middle East with a new winter tasting menu. Crafted in celebration of the joys of communal dining and for creating shared moments, the ‘Winter Warmth: A journey through Morii’ is certain to delight diners seeking authentic Middle Eastern flavours. Wood-fired manakish served with a selection of dips – green whipped feta, coriander tarator, Kashke bademjan, Lebanese spiced hummus – kicks off the culinary journey, before diners tuck into a first course of smoked carrot and sumac soup with tempura zucchini and burnt goat’s feta, or harissa-spiced cauliflower.  A second course offers roasted chicken with whipped feta, Persian eggplant, zhoug and roasted cauliflower, or try the meat-free option of charred baby gem stuffed with roasted peppers, green olive,…

    Sugar and slice and all things nice, baked and served in easy pieces! This banana, white chocolate, and meringue slices combine the creamy richness of white chocolate with the sweet, comforting flavour of bananas, all topped with a light and crispy meringue layer. Easy to make and impossible to resist, these slices will surely become a favourite in your dessert repertoire. ALSO SEE: NO BAKE LEMON MERINGUE PIE Recipe by Toni Scorgie and Nadine Waner of The Tart Photograph by Willem De Lange

    Taking care of your garden in winter is essential to ensure that the Spring growth provides you with vibrant colours and an overall lush garden. Here are three tips from GARDENA you need to do in winter to support the health of the garden: – Irrigation – reduce and limit watering cycles – Care – best time to prune is in winter when plants are dormant – Protection – protect our garden from frost and fertilise to feed your plants If you plan on changing your garden, then June is a good time to make these changes. This includes moving…

    Tamarind is a tropical fruit known for its sweet and sour taste. It’s a popular ingredient in many dishes around the world and has several health benefits. Let’s explore what tamarind is, how to use it, and why it’s good for you. What is tamarind? Tamarind comes from the tamarind tree, which grows in tropical regions like Africa, India, and Pakistan. The fruit grows in pods, and inside these pods is a sticky, brown pulp that has a tangy flavour. When the fruit is young, the pulp is very sour, but as it ripens, it becomes sweeter. How to use…

    There’s something truly magical about making cheese—the transformation of simple ingredients into creamy, delicious delicacies is nothing short of enchanting. As we celebrate Goat’s Cheese Day, what better way to than by immersing yourself in the art of cheese making? Whether you’re a cheese aficionado or a curious beginner, these workshops offer a delightful hands-on experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for this tangy treat. Cheese-making workshops you need to try: Cultured Butter & Cheesemaking Workshop Nestled in the picturesque Piket-Bo-Berg Mountains, Vergesig Farm is a cow-calf microdairy that embraces organic and biodynamic practices. The farm cultivates…