All things Asian are very trendy and matcha is one of those ingredients that we have all seen on menus and in magazines. Perhaps you’ve even tried it!

The indigenous Khoi people from the Cape region made bread centuries ago, using open coals to bake the loaves known as “roosterkoek” (loosely translated as grilled cake).

A hearty pie and a good glass of red wine – an unbeatable winter combination! Try our recipe for lamb cooked with red wine and rosemary, then covered in buttery pastry. Hmmm, that is the hearty pie bit covered. For the good glass of red wine, we suggest the 2017 Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon – it has all the pairing ability for the lamb and rosemary, all the elegance you expect from a Cabernet Sauvignon and then, it is approachable and so easy to enjoy.

Risotto is comfort food at its best. And while it is usually meat-free, the butter and Parmesan cheese keep it from being vegan. Try our recipe below for a delicious version that is so full of flavour, you will not even miss the dairy darlings.

The earthy notes of our 2015 Culinaria Pinot Noir are beautifully echoed in the autumn flavours of this porcini risotto. Do try it!

The yeasty flavours of the breads, the warm spices, chocolate and dried fruit all make for a beautiful fit to the cooler autumn weather of the Southern hemisphere.

As lamb is also such a great partner for our more serious reds, Leopard’s Leap has shared a few lovely recipes and combinations over the years. (Click here for their lamb recipe repertoire!)

One of the world’s most underrated vegetables tastes great in this Leopard’s Leap cocktail.

Try this refreshing summer soup for lunch on a warm day or a supper on a balmy evening.

For some, romance lies in grand gestures, extravagant gifts and passionate declarations. For others, it is the everyday small things they do to make their loved one smile. For some, romance does not come naturally. These unromantic souls resort to corny cards and overpriced chocolates and their attempts feel forced and nothing about the process is smooth and seductive.