GROOT PHESANTEKRAAL RAISES A GLASS TO NATIONAL SHIRAZ DAY WITH NEW SYRAH SOUR

As South Africa prepares to celebrate National Shiraz Day on 21 August, Groot Phesantekraal is marking the occasion with the third instalment in its innovative wine cocktail series, shining the spotlight on one of the estate's most celebrated wines. Created by mixologist Julian Short, better known as The Flavourist, the Syrah Sour transforms Groot Phesantekraal's…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 14, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

Inspiring winter meals – made better with dairy

Have you hit that mid-winter slump where you find yourself repeating the same familiar meals? We ask a lot from our winter food. It needs to support our immunity and wellness while also giving us the nourishment and comfort we need through the coldest months. But cooking doesn't have to become part of winter's drag.…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 22, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

When Rum and Bitters Find Perfect Harmony

Some cocktails are remembered not for their complexity, but for the way they make you feel. The Rum Old Fashioned is one of them. Rooted in simplicity yet rich in character, it is a gentle reminder that the most memorable cocktails are created when every ingredient has the opportunity to reveal itself. Here, premium aged rum and…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 22, 20260Comments

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Radisson Collection Hotel shares Tobago’s signature lamb curry recipe

by Chef Grant Cullingworth As the cooler months call for slow-cooked comfort, Executive Chef Grant Cullingworth of Tobago's Restaurant at Radisson Collection Hotel shares his signature lamb curry. Marinated overnight in yoghurt, ginger, garlic and warm spices, then gently simmered until spoon-tender, it is a deeply flavourful, restaurant-style curry designed to be even better the…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 17, 20260Comments

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Hearty winter recipes – Granny Mouse Country House & Spa.

There's something about winter that calls for slower cooking and heartier meals. From rich broths to comforting casseroles, the season invites us to make the most of wholesome ingredients and flavours that develop over time. Designed by the chefs at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, these recipes capture the comfort of winter cooking. BUTTERNUT SOUP INGREDIENTS 500g…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 14, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

THE OUBAAS TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT GROOT PHESANTEKRAAL THIS JULY

This winter, Groot Phesantekraal invites guests to discover wine through a fresh lens with The Oubaas, the featured drink for July and part of the farm’s recently launched collection of signature wine cocktails developed in collaboration with flavour innovator Julian Short, better known as The Flavourist. Available throughout July at the restaurant, The Oubaas is…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 7, 20260Comments

Healthy Living Lifestyle

The winter shakedown: 7 bulking mistakes that are costing you gains

July means one thing in the gym: bulking season is open. The layers are on, the appetite is up and the standard advice is to eat big and lift big. Most people do exactly that… and still wonder why the mirror tells a different story in September. Here is where it usually goes wrong, and…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 3, 20260Comments

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GROOT PHESANTEKRAAL CELEBRATES CHENIN BLANC WITH THE GARDEN PARTY COCKTAIL

As South Africa celebrates #DrinkChenin Month and prepares to raise a glass on #DrinkChenin Day on 13 June, Groot Phesantekraal is inviting wine lovers to experience the country's signature grape variety in a fresh and unexpected way. Leading a newly launched collection of wine cocktails created in collaboration with flavour innovator Julian Short, better known…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 10, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

Hearty winter meals fresh from the KZN midlands

This winter, the team at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa share two dishes that carry with them just a little of the magic of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Even if you are recreating them at home on a cold winter evening, they are a reminder that in the Midlands, the table has always been at the…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 9, 20260Comments

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Cape Town’s celebrity chef Matt Manning shares the secret of his kitchen success

Chef Matt Manning is a British born and London trained chef and restaurateur who has made his home in Cape Town where he has established a series of well-known dining establishments. These include the bistro eatery Grub & Vine, The Chef's Studio where interactive culinary experiences are on offer, the Blue Room and the Culture…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 13, 20260Comments

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GROOT PHESANTEKRAAL RAISES A GLASS TO NATIONAL SHIRAZ DAY WITH NEW SYRAH SOUR

Inspiring winter meals – made better with dairy

When Rum and Bitters Find Perfect Harmony

Radisson Collection Hotel shares Tobago’s signature lamb curry recipe

Hearty winter recipes – Granny Mouse Country House & Spa.

THE OUBAAS TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT GROOT PHESANTEKRAAL THIS JULY

The winter shakedown: 7 bulking mistakes that are costing you gains

GROOT PHESANTEKRAAL CELEBRATES CHENIN BLANC WITH THE GARDEN PARTY COCKTAIL

Hearty winter meals fresh from the KZN midlands

Cape Town’s celebrity chef Matt Manning shares the secret of his kitchen success

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