So what is the story behind one of biggest health food crazes in recent times? For all its spiritual allusions, Buddha bowls mainly consist of small portions of highly nutritious foods, styled for visual appeal. Buddha bowls recipes incorporate the eating principles of Chinese and Japanese medicine and include raw or roasted veggies, beans, a whole grain, like brown rice or quinoa, and sometimes fish, with every meal. This way of eating is believed to reduce toxins in the body and lower your risk of chronic diseases. It’s all about balance really, getting all the nutrients your body needs in the right (small) amounts on one plate.

When SAVineShare included a pairing of Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon and Oreo cookies in a Budget pairing for #Januworry, we thought it was a fun idea, but summer in the Western Cape calls for Sauvignon Blanc and sushi and we passed on the red wine and chocolate combo.

Following on from the likes of Aperol Spritz cheesecake; Aperol Spritz slushies, and, well, just the perfect Aperol Spritz… there is a new incarnation that looks all-sorts of wonderful.

Mix your own Sixteen72 cocktail.

This Buffalo Chicken Wing recipe by Chef Denis will set a new standard of deliciousness for you.  If you like more heat you can adjust that easily.  You can also make your own blue cheese dressing to accompany the wings!

Ginger wine takes a while to ferment, so start some now and it’ll be there to warm you up come winter.

From fresh hake to tender salmon, nothing goes better with fish than a nice glass of wine.

These slow-cooked lamb shanks are absolutely stunning.

There’s no better way to celebrate pretty much anything than with a festive cocktail in one hand and a delicious baked good in the other.

A simple and delicious Ceviche Recipe made with fresh fish, chili, lime, cilantro, avocado, tomato and cucumber.