Make the most of summer in the Franschhoek winelands with a rustic picnic in true French style under majestic oaks at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. Prepared by Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst, the Grande Provence summer picnic basket is filled to the brim with delightful baguettes, artisanal brie, locally cured saucisson, Franschhoek trout, homemade preserves … Read more
Franschhoek, known as the Wine and Food Capital of the Western Cape but among all this beauty is a dire need for trained and skilled professionals within the hospitality industry. However, there isn’t an affordable institution within this area to provide disadvantaged youth, the right to a well-recognized education and basic training. This is what … Read more
It’s time to pack away the Winter blues and celebrate the splendor of Spring. A time for celebrations, superb wines and world-class cuisine – treating your taste buds to the culinary creations of the Four Coursemen. Borne out of their passion for creating world-class food the Four Coursemen Series is a collaboration between acclaimed chefs, … Read more
New World Wealth 2017 ratings for the top ten residential estates in the country reveal that Val de Vie Estate takes first place for a third consecutive year. Ryk Neethling, Marketing Director and Shareholder of Val de Vie comments: “As with sport, the real challenge is to stay on top and to keep reinventing your … Read more
The Kitchen at Maison, the celebrated restaurant where inspired culinary dishes and acclaimed wines come together in the perfect Franschhoek setting recently updated their locally inspired seasonal menu. The food philosophy at The Kitchen has always been to keep it simple. Each dish has been stripped down to its essence, yet provides a dozen different taste … Read more
Known for an innovative and passionate approach to relaxed dining and the enthusiastic encouragement of home cooking, Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards is proud to present a fresh interpretation of its cooking programme. Setting the scene in a refurbished, trendy kitchen, is a centre-piece table that is warm and welcoming despite its sleek and modern look. … Read more
Eye-Catching New Packaging with Innovative and Practical Opening Mechanism Launched Franschhoek, 4 September, 2017: Terbodore Coffee Roasters has launched their fresh new packaging. Sporting bold colours and an opening mechanism that’s a South African first, it allows coffee lovers to keep their coffee fresh and sealed in the bag without having to decanter the beans … Read more