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Of all the coastlines in England, Dorset’s Jurassic World Heritage Coast has to be my favourite, so today we're throwing...
03/09/2026

Of all the coastlines in England, Dorset’s Jurassic World Heritage Coast has to be my favourite, so today we're throwing it back to a trip to Kimmeridge Bay.

A stunning, fossil-rich rocky shore that is known for its extensive limestone ledges, world-class rock pooling, and marine conservation.

Because it is a wave-cut platform rather than a sandy beach, it is ideal for snorkeling, surfing (“K-Bay”), rock pooling, canoeing, wind surfing and water sports, if you can brave the cold water, which we could not.

Overlooking the beach is Clavell Tower, a Georgian folly, built on the cliff edge. In 1975, this was the inspiration for PD James’s murder story, the Black Tower.

🌹🌷Spring Day celebrations are in full swing, thanks to Hartenberg today! 🌼🌺Their Sacred Soil 2023 marks the first South ...
01/09/2026

🌹🌷Spring Day celebrations are in full swing, thanks to Hartenberg today! 🌼🌺
Their Sacred Soil 2023 marks the first South African red wine to carry the Land to Market seal.

The seal provides assurance that the grapes used to make the wine are sourced from vineyards scientifically verified as regenerative, marking an important milestone for both Hartenberg and South African wine.

The name Sacred Soil resonates deeply, reminding us that true greatness begins with the earth beneath our feet (just like our vibrant spring garden!).

And to inspire us further, Hartenberg has gifted us with a packet of their signature cover crop seed mix, so we can cultivate a piece of this remarkable story in our own backyard!

Stay tuned for what's to come...

🌹🌷Happy Spring Day/Gelukkige Lente dag South Africa! 🌼🌺Today marks the end of the dreary cold winter days and the beginn...
01/09/2026

🌹🌷Happy Spring Day/Gelukkige Lente dag South Africa! 🌼🌺
Today marks the end of the dreary cold winter days and the beginning of sunny summer days and nights.

Our garden is officially showing off!

The 5th Cederberg Shiraz Festival 2026 ~ A thing of beauty, bringing Shiraz & Spice together in celebration of one of Ce...
29/08/2026

The 5th Cederberg Shiraz Festival 2026 ~ A thing of beauty, bringing Shiraz & Spice together in celebration of one of Cederberg’s signature wines; an opportunity to gather around a wine that has become part of Cederburg's story.

We joined David Nieuwoudt, Mika Engelbrecht and the team for an intimate evening where every glass is perfectly paired, every flavour tells a story, and every moment is designed to celebrate the distinctive character of Shiraz.

What we got?
An evening where we explored the depth and complexity of Cederberg Shiraz, perfectly paired with a menu crafted to elevate every glass with Chef Darren O'Donovan.

TGIF with a glass (or two) of Avontuur Cap Classique 🥂Delicate & enticing. Lemon creams, almond, biscotti, and citrus. 😋...
28/08/2026

TGIF with a glass (or two) of Avontuur Cap Classique 🥂

Delicate & enticing.

Lemon creams, almond, biscotti, and citrus. 😋

Semi-Soet – The Musical heads to Joburg after a sell-out Pretoria seasonSouth African music and theatre stars are set to...
28/08/2026

Semi-Soet – The Musical heads to Joburg after a sell-out Pretoria season

South African music and theatre stars are set to shine in this enchanting Afrikaans rom-com musical at The Teatro.

Semi-Soet – The Musical
Venue: The Teatro, Montecasino
Dates: 4 – 27 September 2026

The ever popular Bobby van Jaarsveld – and his speedo - and Anel Alexander return as the beloved characters JP and Jaci.

The beloved musical, based on the popular romantic South African film Semi-Soet, captivated audiences at AfriForum Teater with humour, romance and well-known Afrikaans music. The production follows the beloved story of Jaci and JP – two people who pretend to be the perfect couple, only to discover that love sometimes waits in the most unexpected places. With humour, heart and a soundtrack full of well-known hits, Semi-Soet – The Musical has already established itself as one of the most popular new Afrikaans musicals.

Even before opening, additional weekend performances have needed to be added to the schedule to cope with the demand for tickets.

Tickets range from R250 – R520 with discounts for groups of 10 or more tickets available.
Bookings are at https://kaartjies.co.za/semi-soet/

Throwing it back to our pasta-making class earlier this year with Fat Venzo. We learnt quite quickly that pasta-making i...
27/08/2026

Throwing it back to our pasta-making class earlier this year with Fat Venzo.

We learnt quite quickly that pasta-making is:
1. Surprisingly uncomplicated, but still very tasty!
2. Best enjoyed with a full glass of wine in hand at all times.
3. Versatile enough to do with friends, family and your better half.

The best part?
Sitting down to enjoy the fruits of our labour together with friends and family (and another glass of wine) afterwards.

The pasta regions that our pastas were made from are (although you can choose for yourself):
~ Liguria: Home to Coastal herbs, olive oil and pesto traditions 🌿
~ Lazio: Home to buttery, cheese-rich dishes like Alfredo 🧀
~ Puglia: Home to Southern Semola doughs and hearty, rustic sauces 🌶

Would you try a pasta-making class?
If so, Fat Venzo is the class for you!

with the lovely Kaylin Willscott and Journey's End wines. An early, compact harvest has delivered a standout vintage w...
26/08/2026

with the lovely Kaylin Willscott and Journey's End wines.

An early, compact harvest has delivered a standout vintage with exceptional quality across the board with Chardonnay leading the charge in tonnage, and both white varieties (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon) and reds (especially younger Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blocks) looking superb.
Even traditionally more challenging older blocks like Cabernet Franc and Shiraz have impressed with deeper colour and intensity.

The result?
Wines with vibrant natural acidity and great concentration.

Cheers to 2026 being a truly exceptional South African vintage for Journey's End!

It's Monday and we are ready to go! Our Monday motivational quote for the week:All progress takes place outside the comf...
24/08/2026

It's Monday and we are ready to go!

Our Monday motivational quote for the week:
All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.

💪

Today, we're sharing our decadent Kingklip St Germaine recipe ~ A crispy, tasty one dish hit that we make often. Ingredi...
22/08/2026

Today, we're sharing our decadent Kingklip St Germaine recipe ~ A crispy, tasty one dish hit that we make often.

Ingredients (serves four (4)):
Four (4) kingklip, cape salmon or kabeljou fillets (approximately 400g each)
Butter
Seasoning
250ml fresh cream
250ml sour cream
250ml breadcrumbs
10ml curry powder
30ml parsley, chopped
250ml cheese, grated (we like mature cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère, as they melt well and complement delicate seafood flavours without overpowering them, but the choice is yours)

How to:
Pre-heat oven to 180 degree Celsius.
Butter and lightly season a baking dish.
Mix the cream and sour cream together and pour enough mixture into the baking dish to cover the base.
Place the fish on the cream mixture and season.
Add remaining cream.
Mix together the breadcrumbs, curry powder, parsley and cheese.
Sprinkle the crust over the fish and bake for twenty - thirty minutes (or until the fish is just cooked).
Serve at once.

We hope that you'll try this at home, and let us know if it is as much a hit as it is in ours? 😉🐟

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