Chef’s Choice – Johan Stander, chef at Perdeberg Wines
Chef Johan Stander, who hails from George on the beautiful Garden Route, says his love for food and cooking was sparked in his mom’s kitchen.
Written by: Ingerése Keuzenkamp
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Chef Johan Stander, who hails from George on the beautiful Garden Route, says his love for food and cooking was sparked in his mom’s kitchen.
After graduating from Outeniqua High School in 2000, he set off on a path of self-discovery. He initially enrolled for a BEd degree at North-West University in Potchefstroom, but quickly realised his true calling was elsewhere. He returned to George and completed the sport and small business management programme at Nelson Mandela University before relocating to Cape Town to pursue his culinary interests at Capsicum Culinary Studios.
Written by: Ingerése Keuzenkamp
Chef Johan Stander, who hails from George on the beautiful Garden Route, says his love for food and cooking was sparked in his mom’s kitchen.
Written by: Ingerése Keuzenkamp
Wineland.co.za
Charné grew up in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. During high school, she decided to become a chef after taking consumer studies and developing a love for food. Her teacher encouraged her to explore the hospitality industry and recommended attending the Silwood School of Cookery.
Written by: Ingerése Schoeman
Wineland.co.za
The Breedekloof calls itself the Valley of Generosity and for good reason. It’s home to spirit-replenishing experiences for every season and taste, and a reputation for expressive Chenin blancs wines that just keep on giving.
Written by: Clifford Roberts
Wine.co.za
Our guide to the best wine-themed celebrations coming up this Father’s Day weekend in the Western Cape.
Written by: Jeanine Malan
Wine.co.za
Looking for wine farms where you can swirl and sip with your best furry friend by your side? South Africa’s winelands have many estates where good dogs and cats – and their humans – are treated like VIPs.
Written by: Leani Jansen Van Vuuren
Originally from Johannesburg, Quinton Bennett didn’t choose the culinary path; he sort of found himself in it. As a young man, he started working in kitchens and discovered a world filled with teamwork and pride that felt right to him. The more he worked, the more he realised he was meant to be a chef.
Written by: Ingerése Schoeman
Wineland.co.za
For the mom who appreciates good wine, there are plenty of wonderful ways to celebrate her special day this May. Our wine lover’s guide to the best Mother’s Day events across the Western Cape is your resource for finding the perfect way to spoil her, whether you’re in Durbanville or Franschhoek.
Written by: Jeanine Malan
Wine.co.za
The past months have seen the arrival of numerous exciting new visitor experiences in the Cape winelands, from innovative walking tours to an unconventional sherry cellar.
Written by: Clifford Roberts
Fresh face out of school and with the guidance of her parents, Carla Jankelowitz thought she’d excel in marketing one day. She followed their advice and after matriculating in 2007 she enrolled at Vega and earned her BA degree in copywriting in 2008. But she quickly realised that marketing wasn’t her true calling.
Written by: Ingerése Keuzenkamp
Wineland.co.za
Hunt for Easter eggs on wine farms, go trail running through vineyards, and indulge in all kinds of Easter treats.
The Easter long weekend is an egg-citing time to visit the picturesque Cape Winelands.
Written by: Jeanine Malan
Wine.co.za
Emile Myburgh grew up in Pniel, a small village near Stellenbosch, where his grandfather had a business supplying vegetables to restaurants in the Cape Winelands. He used to tag along with his dad on his delivery runs and was soon captivated by the allure of the culinary world. Each trip was a chance to get a glimpse into the artistry the chefs employed as they transformed simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces.
Growing up in a foodie family, Saturdays were reserved for indulging in good food and wine. By the time he’d finished school, it was clear he was destined for a career in the culinary arts.
Written by: Ingerése Keuzenkamp
Wineland.co.za
Dreaming of a countryside escape with charm, luxury, and endless vineyard views? Imagine you and your partner or friends, soaking up sunshine on expansive lawns, sipping exceptional wine by the pool, and taking in picturesque landscapes—all within easy reach from home.
What better way to explore a destination than to follow a trail that stimulates the senses and imprints unique memories of your stay. Combining some of the best land-based whale watching in the world in season, this cleverly designed gastronomic tour led by Susan Mann, does just that!
Kerry Kilpin’s culinary journey began on the pineapple farm in the Eastern Cape where she grew up. As a youngster she developed a love of baking and used to sell her cakes to the farmworkers’ children for pocket money.
Her entrepreneurial spirit took off when she started a cake business at boarding school. With this early exposure to baking and business under her belt, she honed her skills at the renowned Silwood School of Cookery in Cape Town from 2001 to 2003, setting the stage for what would turn out to be an impressive culinary career.
Written by: Ingerése Keuzenkamp
Wineland.co.za
South Africa is unique among wine-producing countries in that it knows the exact date of the inception of its wine industry: February 2, 1659.
The delicate dance of ice-cold bubbles on your tongue, makes any occasion a celebration. South African sparkling wine – made in the traditional method (Méthode Champenoise) where second fermentation happens in the bottle – is known as Cap Classique.
Written by: Maryka Roberts
From harvest festivals and a party for South African wine’s birthday to Valentine’s date nights and picnics, see what’s on in the Winelands this February.