We’re thinking it’s time to batten down the hatches, light the fires and start baking a few old-school comfort dishes. Below are very traditional dessert dishes, we’ve given a modern twist. Malva is a family favourite for most South Africans. We’ve got a delicious twist to add to yours below.

There is also something very comforting about a warm samoosa! Think you could enjoy one for pudding? Check out our recipes below – one of the very first desserts that we ever created for the De Grendel restaurant.

Sweet wine can overlooked by many people because of the poor quality options that are available on the shelves. Another issue, is that people tend to overpour the dessert wine, and this is a flavour best enjoyed in conservative proportions. Keep the glass size down to around 75ml, this should be just the right amount to enjoy all of the complex characteristics of the wine, without overwhelming you palate with sweetness.

The De Grendel Noble Late Harvest has a rich golden hue with abundant fruit flavours of litchi, citrus, apricot and peach with spice and honey flavours adding to the complexity. These flavours follow through on the palate, giving it a full and rich mouth feel, with a firm acidity balancing the wine in structure and resulting in a fresh finish.

It’s the perfect wine to enjoy along with this dessert they take comforting to a whole new level.