Author Archives: Candice Jansen

Wine & Food Tourism Conference to Bring Word-Class Expertise Directly to Delegates

Posted on 13 October 2020 by Candice Jansen

Powerhouse wine strategist and futurist Paul Mabray, arguably the most pivotal international force in wine e-commerce, is one of two headline speakers at this year’s Wine & Food Tourism Conference on 2 December.

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Whip Up Your Weekend – 10 Tips to Make Weekend Baking a Breeze

Posted on 9 October 2020 by Candice Jansen

A few weeks into lockdown many of us were whipping and whisking our way to beautiful desserts and it was brilliant! However, when the cake is in the oven and the stack of baking bowls, cake moulds, and piping nozzles … Continue reading →

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Distillery Road Gin & Barker and Quin celebrate Spring

Posted on 2 October 2020 by Candice Jansen

Be Spoilt for choice this spring, Distillery Road Gin and Barker and Quin, two premium locally produced Stellenbosch brands have teamed up to create the perfect gift pack. The limited-edition gift pack is set to be a massive hit with … Continue reading →

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Stellenbosch Hills unveils its white wines of 2020

Posted on 29 September 2020 by Candice Jansen

Bring on the sunshine with the latest wines from Stellenbosch Hills. The addition of two new white wines – ambassadors of Harvest 2020 – marks a milestone for the winery celebrating its 75th year.

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Nederburg Honours Its Heritage

Posted on 25 September 2020 by Candice Jansen

– Exploring the past to understand the present and shape the future – “Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity’s belief in justice, strengthen its confidence in the nobility … Continue reading →

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2020 Wine & Food Tourism Awards Honourees Show True Mettle in Facing Down Pandemic

Posted on 23 September 2020 by Candice Jansen

“There’s nothing like a crisis to focus the mind,” remarked tourism doyenne Margi Biggs, convenor of the Wine & Food Tourism Awards, now in their second year. She was speaking at the announcement of this year’s honourees. “When the entire … Continue reading →

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Dining-OUT Restaurant News

Posted on 21 September 2020 by Candice Jansen

With the President’s announcement Wednesday that we are now returning to Level 1 and the curfew lifted to 12:00, it seems things are finally getting back to normal. A weekend in Hermanus left me pleased with the increased activity in … Continue reading →

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Spier Makes Celebrating Heritage Day At Home Easy

Posted on 21 September 2020 by Candice Jansen

Spier has created two wonderful ways to make this Heritage Day a memorable one. Both are inspired by Spier’s own rich wine history, which dates back to 1692, making this one of the oldest wine farms in the country.

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Wang Thai Specials

Posted on 7 September 2020 by Candice Jansen
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Restaurant News – Eat@Perdeberg

Posted on 3 September 2020 by Candice Jansen

Now we are into level 2 with restaurants able to serve liquor, we should take a moment to look back on the disastrous months behind us. Trying to pay rent and salaries with no income was almost impossible for most … Continue reading →

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