Herman Gibbs

Wild Clover Market set to open at end of February

The Wild Clover Market, a new and exciting family market opens its doors on Saturday 28 February 2015. Located at the Wild Clover farm along the popular R304 in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands, the market will offer locals and tourists a wide variety of delicious food options, fun activities for the kids, themed events and some light entertainment …

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Col’Cacchio celeb chefs raise R270 000

The 2014 Col’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series featured an all-star culinary line-up with Mike Bassett, Jodi-Ann Pearton and Rudi Liebenberg taking part in this the sixth annual gourmet pizza charity challenge. Pizza lovers flocked to stores nationwide to sample their delectable signature creations and a remarkable R270 000 was raised from September-November 2014. This year’s beneficiary is again the Children’s …

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Hold sway with brunch on Valentines Day, with Ginger & Lime

  Not buying into the all Valentines hype, yet need to do something for that special someone? Well do something different this Valentines at Ginger & Lime Food Studio! Not impressed with overly expensive, boring dinner for two in a restaurant with a 1 stem rose in a cheap tall glass and mediocre service? Then surprise your partner with an …

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Asian Seafood Extravaganza – so delicious, and oh so Deniseious

By Herman R Gibbs, Cape Dreams Editor Denise Levy’s Ginger & Lime Food Studio presented a part demo and part interactive Seafood Extravaganza, with a fusion of Asian flavours. The group of 12, or the ‘Chirpy Dozen’ found the atmosphere in the well-equipped, modern kitchen relaxed from the time the gracious and accommodating hostess announced the evening’s five-course menu, which …

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Raith, gourmet at its best

By Herman R Gibbs and Jane Jones, Cape Dreams staffers There is a hint that if you are in the Gardens Centre, there will be freshness around. That freshness strikes whether you’re at the bread, pretzel, cold meat, cheese or numerous food displays. During our hour-long visit to Raith Gourmet, in Mill Street, Gardens Centre, the selection of crispy baguettes …

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Seafood time at Ginger & Lime, with a touch of Asia

Ginger & Lime, presented by Denise Levy, offers a part demo and part interactive Seafood extravaganza, with a bit of an Asian flavour, on Tuesday, 27th January, at 6.30pm. It promises to be an evening of fun and the course is offered at a fee of R500. It includes a full meal, all recipes and wine at the Ginger & …

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MTN-Qhubeka gets Tour de France nod

Chairman of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa, Morné du Plessis, has extended his congratulations to Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung on their 2015 wild card invitation to compete in the Tour de France. Morne du Plessis commented, “We are extremely proud of this milestone achievement by our aspirational group of Laureus ambassadors. As the first African-registered pro-cycling team to compete in the world’s premier …

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Sushi, the Ginger and Lime way

The Ginger and Lime Food Studio will host a playful morning to feast on delectable Japanese sushi. Learn to make all of those favourites from scratch – from Nigiri and Maki, to Fashion Sandwiches and Hand Rolls – all using the finest fresh ingredients. Sushi is perfect for getting the creative (and salivary!) juices flowing and we will not only …

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Welcome to Cape Town!

It is Saturday, 17 January, and the Cape Town minstrels are in full swing. The annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade (although its 17 days into the Nuwe Jaar) is taking place in the city centre. Reports said 40 000 minstrels were expected to participate. – Report and pictures: HERMAN R GIBBS

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Reaching for the Sunstar

There is a new star attraction on Signal Hill, Cape Town’s favourite sundowner spot. It is the 24-metre high sun-shaped sculpture, named the SunStar, Beacon of Hope. Since it was unveiled in late November it was clearly visible at night on Signall Hill. The information board just across from the SunStar informs that the materials used were from the discarded Robben …

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