For a fourth time in just over a year, we find ourselves in a position of being unable to operate our business to the full extent. While we are hopeful that we will be allowed to open our doors after the 11th July 2021, we...

07 July, 2021 /

A little sweet, a little sour, Agrodolce is the condiment that you need in your life. Once you've tasted this sweet and sour treat, you'll want to put it on everything! Italian agrodolc is a sticky, tart-sweet condiment made by reducing sugar or honey, vinegar, and...

11 June, 2021 /

The first wines - whites and roses - of the 2021 vintage are edging their way onto our shelves and are looking very exciting, mainly crisp fresh Sauvignon Blancs, which are showing so much character. The reds are now resting in their oak barrels and some are currently...

11 June, 2021 /

If you love bacon and olives, then this chicken recipe is going to blow you away! What you'll need 2 onions, finely chopped Rio Largo Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 large chicken breasts Sea salt and freshly milled black pepper 6 Tbs traditional olive tapenade 9 slices of back bacon, usually one...

14 May, 2021 /

May has arrived and along with it the gradual start of winter, and of course the ever welcome winter rains that go with it for us in the Cape!...

14 May, 2021 /

This flavoursome risotto, courtesy of Michael Oliver, will leave your friends and family grinning with pleasure. Ingredients 1850ml weak chicken stock 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 3 fat cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 600g Arborio Rice 250ml dry white wine 2 Tbs lemon zest 2...

29 April, 2021 /

With the Easter weekend behind us we start seeing the long warm days of summer slowly coming to an end and autumn easing in. The vineyards are now taking a break after the harvest this year, which means we can expect to see a trickle...

29 April, 2021 /