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New Autumn Menu Open Saturday & Sunday Lunches · Friday & Saturday Dinners BOOKING ESSENTIAL For more info or bookings please contact La Petite Ferme on 021 876 3016 or reception@lapetiteferme.co.za or visit the website www.lapetiteferme.co.za Feast with Leopard’s Leap Autumn is the perfect time of year for recipes that are moreish and comforting without being too heavy. Try this delicious and easy Chicken Carbonara with a glass or two of the popular Leopard’s Leap Chardonnay Pinot Noir! INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) 250g dried penne pasta (cooked according to instructions on packet) one handful freshly chopped parsley2 cups cooked/cut up rotisserie chicken½ cup cream½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese2 tsp olive oil½ tsp salt2 large eggs250g crispy fried bacon1 small onion, finely chopped½ cup chopped mushrooms METHOD · In a large…

BROOKDALE BEAUTY The sustainably-farmed Brookdale vineyards are situated at the foot of the lofty Du Toitskloof Pass where the granite soils are rich in clay and schist. The high-altitude site means the vineyards are exposed to strong winds that reduce yields and offer much-needed cooling in Paarl’s warm climate. Winemaker Kiara Scott uses traditional viticultural techniques to craft her wines. This third vintage Chenin Blanc is medium yellow in colour with a nose that displays notes of white peach, citrus, fynbos and vanilla oak spice. The palate is full, bold and coats the palate with layers of green apple, sweet orange rind, yellow fruit, and citrus blossom. brookdale-estate.com WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CUNARD 2023 marks 100 years since RMS Laconia completed Cunard’s first World Voyage and to celebrate Cunard…

Beyond THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE PETER TEMPELHOFF STORY Peter Tempelhoff’s career is signposted with courageous culinary statements and award-winning venues. But, in a change of pace as he writes the latest chapter in his narrative, he comes back full circle to a simpler more traditional approach. The new concept, beyond, at Buitenverwachting wine farm, comes with the dual challenge of offering something fresh, while acknowledging the estate’s centuries of history. The answer to this challenge comes by way of a light touch and uncompromising standards as far as ingredients go (a Tempelhoff trademark). ‘If I could choose a quote to sum up the philosophy behind the food at beyond, it would be something Marco Pierre White said: “Mother nature is the artist, we are just cooks”,’ he says. Sustainable…