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They say happiness is the smell of freshly baked bread. In that case, The Little Kitchen was a bubble of pure joy a few weeks ago when I pulled the loaves of amasi bread…

We are all quick to reach for our favourite bottle of spirits when the weekend looms ahead, but do we know where it comes from or how its made? Do we even understand the…

September is Tourism and Heritage Month. With this thought in mind, in a rare quiet moment, over a glass of good South African red wine, I found myself reflecting on my heritage and roots,…

We all know and love our local Capetownian Fair Cape Dairies‘ range of milk products, so I was thrilled when my friends at the farm sent me a little something-something I’ve never worked with before:…

There are a few foodie dishes that simply must be prepared to perfection for that ultimate dining experience. These dishes deserve respect and demand your full eating attention. And if they were not prepared…

If you don’t already know, I never pass up an opportunity to spend some quality time with Neil Ellis Wines. And what better way to get to know their impressive range of wines (and…

To my greatest embarrassment, I must admit that in my 34 years on this earth I’ve never been to Groot Constantia. And then I want to call myself a true Capetonian. Tsk tsk. I’ve…

We so often get stuck in a rut when it comes to our creature-comfort indulgences, whether it’s a special blanket, a favourite snack or a bottle of wine you know won’t disappoint. We so…

Let me do you a favour and let you in on Cape Town’s best foodie secret – winter specials. Yes, Capetownians, crawl out of your lairs and put the hibernation on snooze for a…

As a legitimate Cape Town foodie, I’ve experienced it all. I’ve done the wine tastings and pairings, I’ve explored the expansive network of wine routes, the olive route and even the lesser known brandy…