From 16 – 18 October 2009 the Robertson Wine Valley hosts the popular Robertson Wine on the River festival. This idyllic open-air wine festival takes place on the banks of the Breede River at the Goudmyn Farm on the R317 road between Robertson and Bonnievale. Just imagine a setting with the river flowing by, vineyards all around, beautiful hills and shading trees. Add to that live music, plenty of wines to taste, picnics and other local produce – and you’ve got yourself a spring festival not to be missed!
FESTIVAL TIMES:
Fri 11h00-20h00
Sat 10h00-18h00
Sun 11h00-16h00
TICKETS:
Fri: R100, Sat: R120, Sun R100 and includes a tasting glass, goodie bag and festival program
Tickets can be bought online on www.webtickets.co.za or at the festival gates
Note: Special discount for pensioners and early bird prices apply to all tickets bought before Sunday 4 October 2009)
MORE INFORMATION:
Robertson Wine Valley Office, Tel: 023-6263167
E-mail: manager@robertsonwinevalley.com
Sorry no pets allowed, only guide dogs
Prue Leith visits Prue Leith Chefs Academy
Prue Leith is with us from the 21st of September for a week – this gives us a number of wonderful opportunities to serve fantastic menus and interact with you.
We have kept Monday the 21st open to the public for dinner at the Prue Leith Restaurant with Prue, and will also be laying on a Morning High Tea on Wednesday the 23rd for those with a sweet tooth and craving for Bubbles before lunch.
Although Prue is visiting primarily for the Chefs Academy, she is also proudly promoting her new book ‘Choral Society’ whilst in South Africa. Those of you attending the High Tea on the 23rd will be receiving a copy to take home on the day. A delicious morning high tea with Prue, a glass of bubbly, and a copy of Choral Society for R235 all in! It must be spring madness?
Menus are available on the Website, so please feel free to browse and reserve your seats with Nicky Jordaan on 012 6545203 or info@prueleith.co.za
We have kept Monday the 21st open to the public for dinner at the Prue Leith Restaurant with Prue, and will also be laying on a Morning High Tea on Wednesday the 23rd for those with a sweet tooth and craving for Bubbles before lunch.
Although Prue is visiting primarily for the Chefs Academy, she is also proudly promoting her new book ‘Choral Society’ whilst in South Africa. Those of you attending the High Tea on the 23rd will be receiving a copy to take home on the day. A delicious morning high tea with Prue, a glass of bubbly, and a copy of Choral Society for R235 all in! It must be spring madness?
Menus are available on the Website, so please feel free to browse and reserve your seats with Nicky Jordaan on 012 6545203 or info@prueleith.co.za
My Experience with McCain, Chefs Solution, Sliced Tomato and Onion
The first thing I noticed when I opened McCain’s Sliced Tomato and Onion was the gorgeous aroma escaping the packet. So things were looking up for my light lunch, of fried tomato and onion on toast, Mmmmm.
I proceeded to follow the simple cooking instructions. I did however add a little salt, although in hindsight that probably wasn’t necessary, as the final result was scrumptious.
I’ve got to hand it to McCain, it’s a great idea, its quick, it’s easy and of course it’s tasty!
Oyster, Wine & Food Festival
A tremendously successful Oyster, Wine & Food Festival last year saw a phenomenal
14 300 oysters eaten over a two day period!
With this in mind The Brightwater Commons will once again be hosting the event, on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May this year, allowing Gauteng residents to indulge their taste buds with fresh succulent oysters, a variety of fine wines, oyster recipes and various foods and beverages for sampling. The vibrant festival will open from 11am daily and see the centre's promotional areas transformed into a haven for lovers of food and wine.
Set upon the grassy commons will be a marquee where oyster aficionados can savour fresh juicy oysters – “neat”, or served with a dash of zesty lemon and black pepper. Also available from the marquee will be a selection of delectable oyster recipes for sampling – allowing guests to experience a food journey to remember.
Stepping into the centre's promotions court, one can sample a variety of wines showcased by various estates. There'll be several new wine producers at this year's festival as well as old favourites. This will be a great opportunity for visitors to meet wine makers and get the interesting “inside story” on the latest harvest.
Also situated in the promotions court will be foods and beverages for sampling. The delicious variety will include olives and olive products, cheeses, mouthwatering confectionery, melt-in-your-mouth nougat, as well as various unusual gourmet treats.
Whilst fans of classical music can enjoy a variety of classical jazz and mainstream swing numbers by Classic Jazz Masters on the Saturday from 1pm; a performance by SA singing sensation Bianca le Grange is certain to delight pop fans on the Sunday from 2pm to 4pm.
The annual wine auction will take place on the commons starting at 3:30pm on the Saturday. This year's auction will be in aid of the Refilwe Community Centre – a centre that serves it's surrounding disadvantaged community by assisting with child care, medical support, life skills training and income generation. Proceeds raised from the auction will go towards the greening and establishment of a recycling centre at Refilwe.
The Oyster, Wine & Food Festival will be presented by The Brightwater Commons in conjunction with Full Volume Promotions and Execuplay Leisure & Events with all catering done by the Legend Hospitality School.
This 2nd biggest oyster festival in South Africa, is not to be missed!
For more information, contact The Brightwater Commons on (011) 795 1901.
Release issued on behalf of The Brightwater Commons by Key Public Relations. For more information, contact Susan on (011) 795 1901 or 082 345 2928
14 300 oysters eaten over a two day period!
With this in mind The Brightwater Commons will once again be hosting the event, on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May this year, allowing Gauteng residents to indulge their taste buds with fresh succulent oysters, a variety of fine wines, oyster recipes and various foods and beverages for sampling. The vibrant festival will open from 11am daily and see the centre's promotional areas transformed into a haven for lovers of food and wine.
Set upon the grassy commons will be a marquee where oyster aficionados can savour fresh juicy oysters – “neat”, or served with a dash of zesty lemon and black pepper. Also available from the marquee will be a selection of delectable oyster recipes for sampling – allowing guests to experience a food journey to remember.
Stepping into the centre's promotions court, one can sample a variety of wines showcased by various estates. There'll be several new wine producers at this year's festival as well as old favourites. This will be a great opportunity for visitors to meet wine makers and get the interesting “inside story” on the latest harvest.
Also situated in the promotions court will be foods and beverages for sampling. The delicious variety will include olives and olive products, cheeses, mouthwatering confectionery, melt-in-your-mouth nougat, as well as various unusual gourmet treats.
Whilst fans of classical music can enjoy a variety of classical jazz and mainstream swing numbers by Classic Jazz Masters on the Saturday from 1pm; a performance by SA singing sensation Bianca le Grange is certain to delight pop fans on the Sunday from 2pm to 4pm.
The annual wine auction will take place on the commons starting at 3:30pm on the Saturday. This year's auction will be in aid of the Refilwe Community Centre – a centre that serves it's surrounding disadvantaged community by assisting with child care, medical support, life skills training and income generation. Proceeds raised from the auction will go towards the greening and establishment of a recycling centre at Refilwe.
The Oyster, Wine & Food Festival will be presented by The Brightwater Commons in conjunction with Full Volume Promotions and Execuplay Leisure & Events with all catering done by the Legend Hospitality School.
This 2nd biggest oyster festival in South Africa, is not to be missed!
For more information, contact The Brightwater Commons on (011) 795 1901.
Release issued on behalf of The Brightwater Commons by Key Public Relations. For more information, contact Susan on (011) 795 1901 or 082 345 2928
Grape Crushing Festival
Date: Saturday, 25 April 2009Time: 12h30
Venue: The Stables Wine Estate, Nottingham Road, Midlands, KZN
Cost: R90 per person for grape crushing and t-shirt.
For more info visit: www.southafricanfoodies.co.za
McCAIN THINKS OUT OF THE BOX FOR ECO AWARENESS
Thinking about the EnvironmentWith the increased demand for companies and large corporations worldwide, to be both environmentally friendly and environmentally responsible, McCain Foods SA have once again taken it upon themselves to raise the bar, set the trend and put it in the ‘bag’.
For more information visit http://www.southafricanfoodies.co.za/foodiesnews.shtml
Robertson's Wacky Wine Weekend!
The winter months are a great time to escape from life in the city and spend time with family and friends. If you have not finalized your winter weekend away join us for the Robertson Wine Valley's 6th annual Wacky Wine Weekend, taking place 4 - 7 June 2009!
As always the festival will take place at participating wineries who will host a whole range of additional activities to wine tasting, incl sport, adventure, music, food & plenty for the kids.
For more information please visit: http://www.southafricanfoodies.co.za/foodevents.shtml
JODI-ANN PEARTON WINS PRESTIGIOUS ‘BY INVITATION ONLY’ CHEF OF THE YEAR 2009!
The prestigious annual By Invitation Only Chef of the Year 2009 challenge was won yesterday by the only female competitor and the youngest by 15 years, Jodi-Ann Pearton of the Food Design Agency in Johannesburg. The crowed roared as Jodi-Ann Pearton (nee Palmer, aged 24) was announced the winner at an awards ceremony at the Sandton Convention Centre.Jodi was the recipient of the Unilever Foodsolutions Senior Chef of the Year last year, and in 2007 also walked away with top honours in the Junior Chef of the Year – making her the only chef to ever have successfully entered and won all three major Unilever Foodsolutions titles in as many years. Competing for the ultimate winner-takes-all prize of R40 000 in cash – the highest stakes of any professional culinary competition in South Africa – the six competing chefs, handpicked for their contribution to the food industry, enduring reputations, unwavering commitment to quality and standards of excellence, and their outstanding culinary talent and skill were given a mystery basket of ingredients, with half an hour to come up with their three-course menu, and three hours to present it to the judges.
www.southafricanfoodies.co.za
SAMPLE A TASTE OF CAPE TOWN!
If you love dining out in style and fancy sampling the fabulous fare of 18 of Cape Town’s top restaurants, get to Taste of Cape Town from the 2nd to the 5th of April 2009 at the Jan Van Riebeeck Sports Field off Kloofnek Road.
For more information on the event visit... http://www.southafricanfoodies.co.za/foodevents.shtml
SPOTLIGHT ON NOMU
Let me let you in on a little secret of mine, nomu has come up with the most wonderful mix of products... their quality and presentation is outstanding and they are top class as far as the content of the packaging goes. What impressed me so much about this particular product was the fact that the content of each tin is packaged individually into its own sealed parcel. The use of the product is endless although using it as a dip seems to be particularly popular.
For more details on nomu and their products visit: www.southafricanfoodies.co.za
Domestick workers cooking course
Dear Culinary Friends
This course focuses on the mastering of cooking skills as well as some theory. In the course of the morning a meal will be prepared an served.
Included in this course are all the ingredients of the dishes, recipes and the meal itself. The course will consist of 8 classes, starting 7th March 2009, at 09:00 to 13:00. The following topics will be covered:
Theory:
• Basic good hygiene
• Correct measuring techniques
• Knife skills and vegetables cuts
• Portion control
• Balancing a meal
• Mise –en –place
• Setting of a table
• Plating and garnishing
Practical:
Beef stir-fry Vegetable cuts Pasta
Chicken Dry heat cooking of vegetables Salad & vinaigrette
Ready made pastry White sauce Poached pear Custard
Puree soups Grissini Steamed pudding
Mince meat Chocolate mousse
Fried fish Pommes duchesse Salad & vinaigrette
Thai green curry Chocolate cake Cooking of rice
Cost: R 1600.00 for 8 classes
Visi www.southafricanfoodies.co.za to find out more about this course.
This course focuses on the mastering of cooking skills as well as some theory. In the course of the morning a meal will be prepared an served.
Included in this course are all the ingredients of the dishes, recipes and the meal itself. The course will consist of 8 classes, starting 7th March 2009, at 09:00 to 13:00. The following topics will be covered:
Theory:
• Basic good hygiene
• Correct measuring techniques
• Knife skills and vegetables cuts
• Portion control
• Balancing a meal
• Mise –en –place
• Setting of a table
• Plating and garnishing
Practical:
Beef stir-fry Vegetable cuts Pasta
Chicken Dry heat cooking of vegetables Salad & vinaigrette
Ready made pastry White sauce Poached pear Custard
Puree soups Grissini Steamed pudding
Mince meat Chocolate mousse
Fried fish Pommes duchesse Salad & vinaigrette
Thai green curry Chocolate cake Cooking of rice
Cost: R 1600.00 for 8 classes
Visi www.southafricanfoodies.co.za to find out more about this course.
ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL AT MONTECASINO
Tourism Ireland stages a two day St Patrick's festival at Montecasino
In a first-ever initiative by Tourism
Visit http://www.southafricanfoodies.co.za/foodevents.shtml to find out more information on the event.
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