ROMANCING THE TAJ

An Imperial Legacy

One of Asia’s finest hotel groups is the renowned Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. It is recognised for its impressive vision for over 100 years in sensitively recreating and restoring many of India’s legendary former palaces to magnificent glory. This vision extends to combining the historical with the contemporary in splendid hotels worldwide. Many of them reflect the tastes and culture of India’s colourful history, distinctive imposing architecture, fascinating art and above all its superb cuisine.

UITKYK

Where traditions and trends meet. In all its splendour!

Uitkyk is one of the most beautiful and prestigious wine estates in the Cape, a splendid setting for the striking and historic homestead.

"At Uitkyk", winemaker Estelle Lourens says, "everything comes together. We have superb terroir, glorious vineyards, breathtaking views and excellent tasting facilities."

HONEYMOONS

AUTUMN IDYLL AT THE PALACE

Serene, joyous, supremely carefree days. Spend them together beside the sea, waterski on azure waters, canter along the beach, take wonderful walks deep in the forest, sip a glass of red wine warmed by the fire. Honeymoon forever.  

LABORIE CELLARS

UNDER AN AFRICAN SKY

KWV’s prestigious Paarl property, Laborie has produced a number of award winning wines and has become a private cellar in the grounds of this stunning three hundred years old historic wine house. 

CELEBRATING SALLANDROUZE

A Showcook Production

When Lanie van Reenen opened her doors at Sallandrouze in June 2008 it was cause for celebration. Today the Hôtel Château Sallandrouze & Café Sallandrouze is enchanting Aubusson and visitors from abroad with its elegance and sumptuous cuisine.

SPECIAL REQUEST! OUT TO DINE
WITH RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX
THE CELLARS HOHENORT AND UITKYK

Join us for a glimpse of one of South Africa’s most coveted Relais & Châteaux tables and enjoy a taste of Executive Chef Rumé Booyens elegant menus. The Cellars-Hohenort, an integral part of the superb Collection of Relais & Châteaux five star hotels, that dedicated Liz McGrath has transformed with her inimitable touch over the years into a veritable oasis of exquisite accommodation and  discerning cuisine in the midst of glorious gardens.

Franck Dangereux’s recipes
from his superb book FEAST

See… The Foodbarn

POSH PASTA

With Lannice Snyman

A sampling from Lannice Snyman’s ‘Posh Nosh’. Enjoy a few of her favourite pastas, soothing and nutritious.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST! OUT TO DINE
WITH RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX
LE QUARTIER FRANÇAIS AND PLAISIR DE MERLE

Showcook.com and Plaisir de Merle invited Le Quartier Français to join us in a stunning three part feature showcasing divine food, elegant wines and glorious settings, striking menus to delight your very special guests. Join us for a glimpse of one of South Africa’s most coveted Relais & Châteaux tables and enjoy a taste of Executive Chef Margot Janse’s memorable dishes.  

MICHAEL OLIVIER’S CRUSH 2009

100 South African wines to drink now

Michael Olivier, well known wine and food fundi, is steeped in the lore of wine. Growing up on a wine farm in Durbanville where wine and food was part of a warm family’s ethic. As a result he says that the mystique and elitism that is created around wine to him is all puffery and creates a barrier to the love, understanding and sheer joy of wine.