A great starter for those who like hot food

Peri-Peri Chicken Livers can be a perfect starter , but some may not be over the moon by this starter as it is an acquired taste. Ingredients 1 large onion — chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or peri-peri powder 250 grams chicken livers, cleaned and halved 1 tablespoon brandy salt and [...]

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Adding a dash of wine can make a good dish great

Adding a dash of wine can transform a good dish into a superior culinary experience. Cooks throughout history have discovered that wine adds a little magic when added to a recipe. Wine improves marinades, dressings, sauces, casseroles, desserts and bakes. The complex combination of flavours of wine provide body and depth to dishes as well [...]

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Wine, tea and fruits – The secret to longevity

Want to know the secret to longevity? Just rev up your diet with fresh fruits, green tea, fish and red wine.   Dr. Seema Puri says dietary adjustments may not only influence present health but may determine whether or not an individual will develop diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes much later in life. [...]

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Douglas Green – The Man

Douglas Green knew his wine. Besides having been to South Africa’s famous wine school, Elsenburg and being a qualified as a winemaker and viticulturist, his fine palate and talent for tasting was well known. He began his business with the purchase of the Forrer brother’s Stukvat liquor business in Paarl’s main road in 1938, and [...]

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A quote from the Weekend Argus

A quote from the Weekend Argus : “No-nonsense and unwooded, the Douglas Green Vineyard Creations Chenin 2010 (R35) was rated Best Value winner in Wine magazine’s current Chenin Blanc Challenge. Unfettered fruit – melon, passion fruit and apricot – combine companionably in a crisp refreshing wine.” Read article – IOL  

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Quote to take us to the weekend- Relax

  Quote to take us to the weekend :” Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer” – William S Burroughs So sit back, feet up , relax, and maybe you will get the answers to most of your questions. Enjoy the weekend. Cheers!

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Women and wine – Red Rules

There are a number of studies that discuss the health effects of red wine on women. According to an US doctor , the properties found within red wine when drunk in moderation have been shown to reduce heart disease and decrease the inflammation found within arthritis in women. And depending on the amount of wine [...]

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A great quote

This is a great quote: “Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.”  - St. Thomas Aquinas  

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