Published on October 1, 2016

Winemag.co.za is hosting an intimate and informative seated tasting of some the best blends South Africa has to offer. The evening will be presented by the editor of Winemag.co.za, Christian Eedes as well as Werner Muller from Iona and Karl Lambour, the GM of Tokara. You can expect to see (and taste, of course) the […]

Published on October 1, 2016

Move over, meat-free Monday! How about a meat-free month to mark World Vegetarian Day (which is today, by the way!)… To help you on your green journey, we searched across the country for some of the best spots to tuck into a delicious veggie meal. By Roxy Greeff CAPE TOWN 1. Plant  Plant is a […]

Published on September 30, 2016

What would the lead up to summer be without a day spent picking some strawberries? Take a drive out to the Strawberry Festival this weekend. The programme is filled with live music, including the headline act Jesse Glegg, kids’ activities, wine and craft-beer pairings and sporting events. Algoa FM will be broadcasting live from the […]

Published on September 30, 2016

New food-delivery start-ups popping up across the country are making cooking healthy, nutritious meals at home easier and easier for South Africans.  By Heather Ingarfield With life getting busier and busier, it’s no surprise that many people find themselves stopping at the nearest drive-through for their supper, or forking out a small fortune on a […]

Published on September 30, 2016

In the world of beer, good things come in sixes, and this year TOPS at SPAR Bierfest celebrates its 6th annual Bavarian beer culture tour. TOPS at SPAR are making the most of it with a brand-new venue and an expanded entertainment programme and festival layout, all of which will be ready and waiting for […]

Published on September 23, 2016

Find out how National Braai Day came about, plus five mouth-watering recipes from Jan Braai!

Published on August 29, 2016

Say cheers because summer is around the corner, PJ Pops are almost here, and we couldn’t be happier. Boozy popsicles have certainly made the rounds these past two years and are definitely still bang on trend. What hasn’t been done in SA, however, is a home-grown, wine-based pop that will be landing on local shelves […]

Published on August 16, 2016

Local-born chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s eatery, JAN, in Nice, France, was recently awarded a Michelin Star for its exquisite food. Now his latest book, JAN: A Breath of French Air, brings a bit of French fine dining to South Africa, with easy-to-follow recipes and home-grown ingredients, making this sometimes intimidating style of cooking […]

Published on July 5, 2016

SA’s very own private chef talks food memories, his big biggest kitchen fail and Gordon Ramsay