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Happy National Milk Tart Day! Plus our top 3 creative milk tart recipes

Published on February 27, 2017

Because if not, why not, right? We’ve all tried it, we all love it, and it reminds us of home. With a crisp shortbread crust and a milk-custard filling (made with plenty of eggs to achieve that light texture), it’s so classically perfect, it more than deserves a day all to itself.

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There’s a new summer menu at one of our favourite hangouts, Lust Bistro & Bakery

Published on February 26, 2017

Located on the blissful Vrede en Lust Wine Estate in Franschhoek, Lust Bistro & Bakery welcomes patrons into a worldly atmosphere filled with warmth and contentment. The enticing aromas of freshly baked artisan bread (which we still can’t get enough of, by the way) is enough to make you want to stay there forever. But that is just the beginning.

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Fine Italian dining, at Jamie’s Italian South Africa

Published on February 25, 2017

When word first got out that the man himself, Jamie Oliver, would be opening a branch of Jamie’s Italian in South Africa, foodies and non-foodies alike could barely contain their excitement. Besides being a celebrated cookbook author, having his own television show and selling a range of kitchen- and cookware, Oliver can also proudly boast the vast popularity of his...

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J’Something in the kitchen

Published on February 23, 2017

You may know him as the lead singer in the local group Mi Casa, but in the past year, J’Something has forged his way into the foodie scene, starring in his own cooking show, appearing at nationwide expos and, this year, opening a restaurant in Menlyn, Pretoria.

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Wine Wednesday: Neethlingshof’s The Owl Post Pinotage has a story to tell

Published on February 22, 2017

I have always loved stories, and maybe that’s why wine, in its own special way, speaks to me so loudly. Each vintage has its own story to tell, a small history of the year that gave it birth. It records everything from what was abundant and lacking in the soil, how many hands were around to care for the grapes,...

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The Stellenbosch Wine Route snags award at the International Wine Tourism Challenge 2017

Published on February 21, 2017

Now, the folks at Drinks International wholeheartedly agree and confirm that the Stellenbosch wine route is indeed the Best Promotional Body when it comes to wine tourism across the world when they snagged the award at the International Wine Tourism Challenge.

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Fungi fever at Delheim’s Mushroom Forages

Published on February 20, 2017

It’s that time of year again! Delheim Estate is ready to open up the captivating world of the intriguing fungi and teach you how to forage these delectable delicacies. Your hosts are Nora Sperling-Thiel and Gary ‘The Mushroom Fundi’ Goldman, both are talented forage educators, who lead the mushie hunt along with the family’s incomparable Jack Russells.

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La Tête on Bree

Published on February 18, 2017

Commonly known for its meaty French cuisine, La Tête has officially earned the title of one of Cape Town’s top new restaurants opening in 2017 by CNN. Located on Bree street, La Tête has received incredible reviews - and who better to thank than chef Giles Edwards.

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The One&Only Nobu Champagne Dinner Series

Published on February 11, 2017

If you love Japanese cuisine, Champers and luxury, we are happy to tell you that the new head chef at Nobu, Harold Hurtada is joining forces with the team at the One&Only in Cape Town as well a number of iconic Champagne houses to bring you a series of evenings never to be forgotten.

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Are you South Africa’s next Milk Tart Champion?

Published on February 3, 2017

That is the question on Deeghuys’ lips. Proudly South Africa and a global pioneer in frozen convenience baking, Deeghuys is launching a competition this year in search of South Africa’s Milk Tart Champion. The winner will be treated to naming rights and royalties with their milk tart being sold in Deeghuys stores countrywide.

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