food & drink

Dimo Simatos, LINDT Master Chocolatier, cutting the ribbon to the new Chocolate Boutique Store Sandton City (Image supplied by LINDT)

LINDT Chocolate Boutique, Sandton City

There is nothing better than having one of your closest friend contribute to your blog. Angelique (who most of you know as my baking buddy) has decided to write a few blogs a month. She is an extremely talented baker, lecturer and writter. So I was thrilled, when she approached me.  So now for Ange’s first post: I hope you… Read more →

Nederburg Winemaster's Reserve Special Late Harvest 2014 & Nederburg Winemaster's Reserve Noble Late Harvest 2013

Nederburg Winemaster’s Reserve Dessert Wines

So first off, I need to apologize for taking so long to get this review of the Nederburg Winemaster’s Reserve Dessert Wines up on the blog. I unfortunately misplaced everyone’s scores and comments when I had my floors redone. Luckily, I found them, so thought I best share our views on these delicious wines, with you as soon as possible. As… Read more →

Selection of photos from dinner at Higher Ground Restaurant (taken with my iPhone)

Restaurant Review: Higher Ground, Bryanston

The first thing that needs to be said about this restaurant is that the view is spectacular. Your look out onto the Sandton skyline, and I can just imagine how magical it must be at sunset. Ok, now, back to the restaurant. I was invited to Higher Ground for a blogger dinner, organised by Hello Joburg magazine, called Hello Recommends.… Read more →

The new premium chocolate, Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk

A New Chocolate – Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk

In the shops, I am sure you have noticed that Cadbury Dairy Milk has launched a new chocolate. I’m also sure, that you are like me and desperate to taste it. Well I obviously tried it, but to make me feel better, I decided to share it with my husband. We all know things are better when shared with a loved one…or… Read more →

Competition: LINDT Chocolate Fondant

Decadence just got a whole lot easier, thanks to LINDT CREATION and Yuppiechef’s Indulgent Chocolate Creations online course. It explores and teaches you how to make some of the delicious chocolatey dessert recipes that inspired the indulgent LINDT CREATION range and it’s presented by the LINDT Master Chocolatier himself, Dimo Simatos. The course costs R285, and is worth every cent… Read more →

LINDT Peanut Butter Chocolate Fondant & LINDT Coffee Chocolate Fondant

LINDT Coffee & Peanut Butter Fondants

So as you know I was challenged to make my own LINDT Chocolate Fondants…Well I couldn’t choose. I love peanut butter (soooooo much) and coffee and chocolate are a match made in heaven too. So basically I made both! Clearly I can’t make up my mind or I am an over achiever! I like to think that I am an over… Read more →

Robertson Wine Valley Festival at Kievits Kroon Country Estate in Pretoria (image supplied by Robertson Wine Valley Festival)

Robertson Wine Valley Festival at Kievits Kroon, Pretoria

On Saturday, 1 & Sunday, 2 August, Robertson Wine Valley will once again host its two-day festival at Kievits Kroon Country Estate, just outside of Pretoria, showcasing dozens of wineries and wine cellars from in and around the Robertson area, including Ashton, McGregor and Bonnievale. Kievits Kroon Country Estate With its lush manicured lawns, beautiful rose beds, landscaped gardens and Cape… Read more →

Nederburg Winemaster's Reserve Red Wines - Shiraz 2013, Cab Sauv 2013, Elderood 2012, Merlot 2013 & Pinotage 2012

Nederburg Winemaster’s Reserve Red Wines

So I have given you our feedback on the Nederberg Winemaster’s Reserve white wine range (just in case you missed it – you can see it here), now we will be looking at the delectable red wine range. In general, the red’s are my friend’s first choice and favourites when it comes to wines. We paired a delicious hearty Kudu stew with all… Read more →