Behind the scenes at Eikendal Vineyards with chef Ballot Kicherer Badenhorst

  • Post published:February 6, 2017

Since our one true love is chocolate, we want to put it in everything this Valentine's Day. So we decided to challenge chef Ballot to create a unique chocolate-inspired savoury dish just for MyKitchen. He rolled a scrumptious pork loin in a cocoa-coffee rub, that resulted in the yummiest, crispiest crust when it arrived on the plate. Served with carrots, baby marrow and a white chocolate and cranberry sauce (white chocolate, coffee and pork are a match made in heaven, by the way), we ate every last bite.

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Behind the scenes at Haute Cabrière with chef Westley Muller

  • Post published:February 1, 2017

To celebrate the month of love and our one true love, chocolate, we challenged Chef Westley to create a choccy-inspired savoury dish just for us, but in true Haute Cabrière style, of course. We were definitely not disappointed as we scooped up every bite of his grilled springbok leg and dark chocolate sauce, served with grilled peaches and crispy kale. This dish pairs surprisingly well with the vineyard's Pierre Jourdan Bell Rose, and we enjoyed a glass or two with our meal as cellar master Takuan explained to us that you can serve sparkling wine with almost anything, should you be worried as to what to give your guests to sip at dinner.

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Because there’s nothing like cheese and wine

  • Post published:January 26, 2017

Wine and cheese go together like peanut butter and jam - they are made for each other. Going to a wine farm and tasting all the wonderful wines they have to offer is undoubtedly an enjoyable experience, but what about hosting one in your very own home? Not only will there be wine and cheese, but it’s a fun opportunity to get creative with decor and your hosting skills.

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Peanut-chicken noodles

  • Post published:January 11, 2017

Pizza’s great, but sometimes Saturday night calls for a takeaway-style Thai dinner, if you ask us. Our peanut-chicken noodles are super-cheap and will be on the table in 30 minutes.…

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Honey-mustard gammon

  • Post published:December 18, 2016

Are you planning on ditching the turkey for a gammon this Christmas. We lathered ours in a money-mustard glaze made with rich brown sugar, for a unique take on a traditional ham.

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