A night of decadence on our doorstep

A night of decadence on our doorstep

A NIGHT OF DECADENCE ON OUR DOORSTEP The Winter Warmer at the Belmond Mount Nelson brought the two-part, stay-at-home, His & Hers anniversary celebration to a fitting close. We battened down the hatches in this stylish sanctuary, well insulated and feeling so safe...
SEARED BEEF TATAKI WITH TRUFFLE AND CORN

SEARED BEEF TATAKI WITH TRUFFLE AND CORN

by chef Kerry Kilpin of Steenberg Wine Farm Serves 4 ingredients 300 g beef fillet 1 sweetcorn 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2 spring onions, finely chopped 50 g wild rocket 150 g shimeji mushrooms 1 lime, cut into wedges Vinaigrette 50 ml olive oil 25 ml lemon juice...
It takes two…

It takes two…

IT TAKES TWO… A birthday happens, an anniversary is earned, and can be considered an accomplishment. For this reason, my man and I have always made an enormous effort to celebrate ours with a two-week break, an annual marriage bosberaad! I am not only grateful to have...
NOURISHING BUTTERNUT SOUP

NOURISHING BUTTERNUT SOUP

by Gourmet Guide, Jenny Handley Serves 8 ingredients 50 ml coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large or two small butternuts, peeled and cubed 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 t leaf masala 1 t cumin seeds 1 thumb ginger, peeled and chopped...
World-class treats at the Plettenberg

World-class treats at the Plettenberg

WORLD-CLASS TREATS AT THE PLETTENBERG My most edible memory of Plett is the one of sitting in the lounge of The Plettenberg Hotel, devouring freshly-baked scones with lashings of butter, jam and cream. It was therefore a no-brainer to make high tea there the highlight...