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Beyond the barrel

  • Post published:November 27, 2016

When Tongai Joseph Dhafana (‘Joseph’ to his friends) left Zimbabwe, he didn’t know where his path would lead him next. His first job on South African soil was as a gardener at Bar Bar Black Sheep in Riebeek-Kasteel, but hard work and enthusiasm saw him climb the ranks and into the restaurant as a waiter. This was when his love affair with grapes began and his mentors, Eben Sadie and Chris Mullineux, saw his potential. Joseph enrolled at the Cape Wine Academy in Stellenbosch to earn his qualification in oenology and he the esteemed sommelier at Silvermist’s La Colombe in the Constantia Valley.

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Read more about the article Orange and lamb tagine
Orange and lamb tagine

Orange and lamb tagine

  • Post published:November 27, 2016

We are back with another Sunday lunch treat for you to fall in love with. There are still plenty of spring oranges on the local supermarket shelves, so be sure to grab some this weekend to add to this delicious one-pot dish.

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The marriage of food and wine at Haute Cabrière

  • Post published:November 26, 2016

Haute Cabrière is one of my most favourite wine farms. Their Chardonnay Pinot Noir and Pierre Jourdan Brut are welcome regulars in my wine glass. In their most recent impressive culinary move, Haute Cab have unveiled a perfectly-curated summer menu, set to beckon wine-and-food-lovers to their cellar restaurant from across the country. We take a closer look at this mounth-watering food and wine experience.

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Read more about the article Thai-style scrambled eggs
Thai-style scrambled eggs

Thai-style scrambled eggs

  • Post published:November 26, 2016

This recipe gets creative with everyone’s go-to breakie staple - fluffy scrambled eggs! We’ve added a splash of coconut milk and a pinch of curry powder for a Thai-inspired take on one of our favourite breakfast dishes.

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