We looked at New Year’s resolutions on 31 December 2010 – now we revisit the Cape Grace team and see who has indeed been resolute. Nigel (General Manager): Eat, drink and celebrate often and sleep whenever possible. Result: “The eating part has never been a problem and I have done very well so far. I [...]
Why is it that the French love food so much and still stay slim? American food writer Susan Loomis, who owns a cooking school in France, answers this in her book, Tarte Tatin, by explaining that the French are passionate about food and make time to eat. They tend not to overeat or snack between [...]
Ask Executive Chef Malika van Reenen what she thinks of when you say summer and seafood in the same sentence and she automatically responds, “braai.” She adds, “there is nothing quicker and easier than seafood on the braai; make sure its fresh, add a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs and you’re done.” Malika advises [...]
For those cynics who purport that Valentine’s Day is nothing more than commercial hype, they could be right, but it is no modern invention. You could blame Chaucer back in 1382, who connected Valentine (several martyrs of this name around AD 197-269), to the notion of romance. He wrote a poem that talked of ‘Volantynys’ [...]
Take a closer look at the hand-painted murals in the Cape Grace reception and Signal Restaurant and you will find they depict scenes of 17th century Table Bay, with ships arriving at the newly constructed refreshment station at the Cape. In 1657, it took the trading ships of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), three [...]
Cape Grace shares the stories of the Cape through its amazing collection of 300 pieces of original antique furniture and artefacts, all made or used locally. A crafted artefact is more than an object with a function; it is a document illuminating the aspirations, inspirations, dreams, skills and craftsmanship not only of the craftsman, but [...]
Step 1 – Tilt the glass and look at the colour for clarity and depth. Step 2 – Swirl the wine to release its ‘nose’, and then put your own nose deep into the glass and take a good sniff. Think what it reminds you of and don’t be concerned if that includes old socks, [...]
“Eat, drink and celebrate often and sleep whenever possible.” ~ Nigel, General Manager “Convince my girlfriend that Louis Vuitton handbags and Louboutin shoes don’t exist and that it’s all in her mind… not sure what my chances are!” ~ George, Bascule Manager “I will stop wearing sparkly lotion and basking in the sun reading Twilight [...]
1. An iPad – I can’t get through another year stealing my wife’s. 2. A bagful of meringues – my favourite sweet treat. 3. Socks – a must in every Christmas Stocking 4. A remote controlled helicopter – very cool toy. 5. A fountain pen – in 2011 I plan to learn how to write [...]
Whisky and Christmas are just made for each other, so if you are wondering about gift ideas, take advice from Whisky Sommelier, Candice Baker and her top 5 suggestions: 1: The perfect whisky glass: Purchase a set of Crystal Tumblers, and if you want it bespoke, have them engraved. 2: A crystal decanter: Usually one [...]