Cheers to SA's champion spirit
Myrna Robins wonders why South Africans turn to imported brandies for their cocktails and sundowners.
A book from and honest cook
Myrna Robins reviews a new cookbook from Mariana Esterhuizen.
Cheese fest will tease all tastes
The countdown to the 15th SA Cheese Festival is gathering speed as organisers gear up for the country's top cheese and entertainment weekend.
Cookbook review: Mariana’s Country Kitchen
Mariana Esterhuizen's latest cookbook is seasonal, down-to-earth and takes culinary to next level, writes Myrna Robins.
Pics: Tickle tastebuds with pink drinks
A love of rosé is on the rise, and for every good reason, writes Myrna Robins.
Cookbook review: Taste The Little Karoo
Of all the 2015 crop of local cookbooks, this is the most appealing, visually, writes Myrna Robins.
Ice cream in the Mother City
Just thinking of frozen delights helps encounter the relentless summer heat, writes Myrna Robins.
Cape of sparkling wines beckons
Wine lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to offerings from the dozen or more local cellars, writes Myrna Robins.
Guide to 6 new cookbooks
Myrna Robins offers brief reviews of four local and two international cookbooks
A guide to six new cookbooks
Myrna Robins offers brief reviews of four local and two international cookbooks.
The unsung heroes who built SA
New book gives engineers and builders their rightful dues, writes Myrna Robins.
The unsung heroes who built SA
New book gives engineers and builders their rightful dues
Picnics nicer if you don’t pack them
Myrna Robins puts the spotlight on three inviting destinations that cater for all ages and tastes with their outdoor fare.
A gastronomic adventure well-deserving of a taste
Hard to believe, but this is Justin Bonello’s ninth title, and it’s nine years since he burst on to the local culinary scene
Bittersweet memoir cooks up history
A cookbook filled with tales that accompany recipes is a poignant reminder of our history, writes Myrna Robins.
Treat your taste buds at Heritage festival
Myrna Robins finds there's a whole lot more to the West Coast region.
Sweet indulgence for the bitter winter
Myrna Robins gets a preview of a delectable, first for the Cape - an event that's sure to banish those late winter blues.
The food that's on posh plates
A look at hot new trends in fine-dining restaurants titillates any appetite, writes Myrna Robins.
It’s time to get cheesy – recipes
It’s April, it’s autumn and it’s cheese festival time in Cape Town. Myrna Robins has some recipes…
Celeb bakers’ savoury treats – recipes
Myrna Robins has some recipes from top chefs to mark a food festival at Nitida wine farm.
Seasoned chef shares her recipes
Renowned cook Jenny Howard shares her secrets to good food, writes Myrna Robins
Three of the best from the books - recipes
Myrna Robins selects some delectable fare from three cookbooks currently on sale.
Toast in 2015 at famous vineyard
Myrna Robins's year is not complete without a visit to this most entrancing of Constantia farms.
Chin-chin to chenin as Cinderella image fades
Consumers who have not moved beyond sauvignon blanc and chardonnay are missing out big time, writes Myrna Robins.
Organic sauvignon blanc a wine to savour
Wines with heart are worth more than a glance, writes Myrna Robins.