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Books and Magazines 2
Coast to coast, cover to cover, The Great South African Cookbook is a perfect reflection of who we are and what we eat

Sitting at a café in Century City the other day, my eye settled on a bright new cover at Exclusive Books nearby. The Great South African Cookbook, it Read more...
On 4 September 2016 / By Pat Elk
Events 2
Sweet dreams are made at the Winelands Chocolate Festival

If old man Wonka had set up shop a little later in life, and a touch further south of the equator, he might just have plied his wares Read more...
On 20 August 2016 / By Jason Elk
Drinks 0
South African Wine Labels Move Into An Art Of Their Own

While looking around for a party theme the other day, I noticed how beautiful and strikingly different some of the wine labels have become. They have moved on Read more...
On 28 March 2015 / By Pat Elk
Places to Eat 0
The Wonders Of Babylonstoren

The name Babylonstoren immediately evokes images of abundance and hanging gardens of wondrous dimensions, brimming with glorious plants from around the world. So what could we expect when Read more...
On 25 January 2015 / By Pat Elk
Speciality Stores 2
The Great Kitchen Reveal

Towards the end of last year, we sold our house and bought a smaller home that had great potential. The existing kitchen was so tiny that I couldn’t Read more...
On 13 January 2015 / By Pat Elk
Fresh Produce 0
It’s Hard Not To Love These Saucy Little Rascals

Staring at a box of ruby red cargo from the good folks over at ZZ2 Farms over the weekend, we were spoiled for choice when it came to Read more...
On 26 August 2014 / By Pat Elk
Places to Eat 4
Savour A Slice Of Paradise At Little Stream Cafe And Deli

I was introduced to Little Stream about a week and a half ago. I’d never even heard it mentioned before then. I arrived and quickly found my way Read more...
On 5 February 2014 / By Pat Elk
Everyday Food 5
What Happened To Haddock?

“What happened to haddock?” I asked myself out loud the other day. I never see it in recipe books or magazines anymore. And it’s never shown in any Read more...
On 20 January 2014 / By Pat Elk
Fresh Produce 0
What’s In Season In January

January: the beginning of the year. A time to reflect on the past twelve months and plan for the months ahead. A time to get ready for the Read more...
On 4 January 2014 / By Pat Elk