When words won’t flow
To write is to notice, to let taste, texture and sound stir the imagination until the world feels vivid again, and suddenly, the words follow.
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Food
HONOURING SOUTH AFRICA’S LOST INGREDIENTS
AN INTERVIEW WITH GINO FORTUNE, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE PALACE OF THE LOST CITY At The Palace of the Lost City, heritage comes alive through the flavours of South Africa’s
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Pass the padkos
PACK, SNACK, CELEBRATE For me, padkos has always been more than just a snack, it’s a little piece of South African heritage, a taste of freedom and adventure wrapped up
A new season, a new story
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MAGIC A new season has arrived at JAN Franschhoek, and with it comes a refreshed menu and renewed energy, along with a dedicated team who bring
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Lights, camera, snacktion
Dunking a rusk into your hot drink is more than just a simple pleasure — it’s a little window into your personality. The way you dunk reveals much about your approach to life, your tastes, and even how you handle challenges. So, grab some hot chocolate and rusks, and let’s find out what your dunking style says about you.
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FROM NICE, WITH LOVE
AN INTERVIEW WITH RESTAURANT JAN HEAD CHEF TENEILLE ELLIS Despite being a popular fixture of Nice’s Old Port district for well over a decade now, Restaurant JAN still has a
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Where grapes meet grains
Tradition, terroir and treats Tucked in the heart of the breathtaking Franschhoek Valley, La Motte Wine Estate is a place where heritage, craftsmanship and natural beauty converge, celebrating centuries of
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT JAN FRANSCHHOEK
AN INTERVIEW WITH JAN FRANSCHHOEK HEAD CHEF LARA VAN HEERDEN As JAN Franschhoek closes the door on a spectacular third season in the beautiful Cape Winelands the team is preparing
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Grape expectations
Stellenzicht Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful food wine thanks to its phenomenal flavour and high tannin content which pairs well with countless dishes.
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A JOURNEY IN A GLASS
Like a whisper in a glass, delicate and elusive, yet rich with stories of the soil, De Grendel’s Op die Berg Pinot Noir 2021 takes you on an opulent journey of
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