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Published on: 19 Jun 11

The Cloof Kitchen

‘Flavour rules our world’ is the mantra by which Cloof wine estate near Darling produces a number of tasty products – many of which are made using produce from the estate’s garden.
 
Published on: 31 May 11

Top winter restaurants

It’s rather mystifying that South Africa’s restaurateurs find the winter months the quietest – there is nothing better than the comforts of a cosy restaurant on a drizzly winter’s day. Here are a few favourites, many with fireplaces to add Gemütlichkeit, that have been chosen for their ambience.
 
Published on: 26 May 11

Pascal Tingaud, Chef de Cuisine for Dom Pérignon

Champagne offers diversity in matchmaking with delectable dishes. Chef Tingaud values duality as he pairs the food around this complex wine.
 
Published on: 24 May 11

Cooking at home with Julie Parkfelt

Julie Parkfelt says it was worth waiting for decades for her dream kitchen to be built. This talented Franschhoek foodie shares a fishy soup and Swedish stew recipe from the occasional cooking demos she conducts for small groups.
 
Published on: 24 May 11

Sephardic orange and almond cake

Beware of hogging the Port at the dinner table or risk being likened to the infamous Bishops of Norwich.
 
Published on: 24 May 11

Porcini ravioli

Pinot Noir is compatible with many foods, but to enhance its earthy qualities there's nothing like a porcini ravioli.
 
Published on: 23 May 11

Buying guide: Port

This month the tasting panel highlights top-scoring wines perfect for winter drinking.
 
Published on: 23 May 11

Buying guide: Niche Red Varieties

This month the tasting panel highlights top-scoring wines perfect for winter drinking.
 
Published on: 23 May 11

Buying guide: Cabernet Franc

This month the tasting panel highlights top-scoring wines perfect for winter drinking.
 
Published on: 23 May 11

Home cellars: Ronald Gault

Despite once heading one of SA’s top financial service firms, for Ronald Gault wine is anything but an investment. Rather it’s an art and a passion.
 
 

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