Cooking classes are coming

Franschhoek’s culinary credentials will receive a boost in the last quarter of 2011 when the team behind Cape Town’s Chefs Warehouse and Cookery School rolls out cooking classes at a revamped Leopard’s Leap winery.

Bodum tumblers

Bodum first introduced stemless wine glasses in the early 1990s but, historically, drinking wine from tumblers is not uncommon – Italy has led the way in Europe. Still, it may take some convincing to get South African wine drinkers to sip their Cap Classique out of a tumbler.

Secrets of the Sommeliers

Having grown up in Calcutta, Rajat Parr’s life was, from the beginning, infused with flavours, scents and colour. Thanks to these early surroundings, food became a fascination and, as a consequence, his interest in wine evolved.

The winemaker cooks

Winemaker and author Christine Hanna, of Hanna Winery in California, has penned a cookbook with recipes that are both functional and inspiring.

Chefs Warehouse: the new 'it' spot for Cape Town foodies

Opened just a few weeks ago by renowned Irish chef Liam Tomlin, who previously ran the world-famous Blanc restaurant in Sydney, Chefs Warehouse is a one-stop-shop for food lovers and budding cooks.