RECIPES! LIFE ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Three superb chefs show off their considerable skill and expertise, pairing delectable dishes with splendid South African estate wines. Marieta Human, a well known spokesperson of the South African Pork Producers Organisation. "Pork is an ideal white meat; budget friendly, economical, no wastage with the added benefit of being healthy and heart friendly." 

FRANSCHHOEK FOOD

By Myrna Robins

Arthur McWilliam Smith recalls, "It was 25 years ago when Adré and I arrived in Franschhoek. It was winter. It was raining. The town was deserted." 

IN THE NEWS! IN THE NEW! IN THE NEWS!

NEW! IN THE NEWS!

Artscape 10 years on is a celebration of change, diversity and newly refurbished opera house featuring the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Wildekrans situated in Bot River producing award winning wines. Equinox Spa, an oasis of calm in Green Point. Myrna Robins launches ‘Franschhoek Food’ and Doolhof Wine Estate introduces The Minotaur.

TOPSI VENTER

Fooding about with Topsi

An entertaining legend in her time and much loved and admired food icon on the South African scene.

SEE! AFRICA HOUSE

Secluded and impressive, Africa House is the new addition
to the superb Royal Malewane in the Greater Kruger Park,
and The Royal Portfolio Collection in South Africa.

‘I dreamed of Africa,’ words that Kuki Gallmann immortalised. The wild beauty, the stillness of the bushveld. Africa House is the fulfillment of a passion for both the landscape of the bush combined with the lure of vibrant throbbing Africa. 

OUT TO A COUNTRY LUNCH!
GRANDE PROVENCE

Set in historical Franschhoek, Grande Provence Estate, is a great destination for a relaxed Sunday lunch with Executive Chef Jacques de Jager at the helm.  

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.

THE CHARM OF THE RHÔNE

With Penelope Horwood 

Rhône varietals are being produced with great panache in the Western Cape! Penelope Horwood gives us an overview. 

On Show! A SYBARITIC WEEKEND
AT ROYAL MALEWANE

A Showcook Production

Royal Malewane, one of the world’s most enviable and sublime safari lodges, situated on the fringes of the National Park, South Africa’s premier destination.

REUBEN COOKS

With Reuben Riffel

Thirty–four year old South African culinary sensation Reuben Riffel grew up in humble Groendal and is now one of the country’s best chefs. His restaurant, Reuben’s, lies in the heart of South Africa’s famous winelands in Franschhoek, a beautiful town fast becoming known as one of the world’s premier food and wine destinations.