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Cathy Henderson

So an Irishman, an Australian and an Italian walk into a Nitro Coffee bar...

This is actually no joke; folks from all corners of the globe did in fact collaborate over a quirky iced coffee with no ice...

Cathy Henderson

‘Tiny bubbles...’ still divine...

Cathy Henderson

The real fast food!

A day out cooking at Daylesford in Gloucestershire reveals real food that's quick and simple in the creating and oh-so enjoyable in the...

Cathy Henderson

Coastal culinary retreat in Cornwall

Padstow to Padstein... Thrilled at the thought of visiting Padstow, a picturesque, quaint little harbour village with cosy inns...

Cathy Henderson

The light and dark side of Dom Pérignon

Chef de cave of Dom Pérignon Richard Geoffroy talks about his philosophy of tension in harmony, the art of cherry-picking a vintage, and...

Cathy Henderson

Beguiling grapes for the sweet spot

Dessert wines in SA are internationally renowned, and this special sweet from Shannon Wines in Elgin made with Pinot Noir grapes...

Cathy Henderson

Hands on harvest

Harvest is a time when the best of the Cape is revealed... with vibrant vineyards backdropped by blazing blue skies, and mountains with a...

Cathy Henderson

A ‘technicolour’ tasting at the ‘cellar in the sky’

There are many reasons why Waterkloof Estate is called ‘the cellar in the sky.’ Sitting in the glass-encased globe of the dining area...

Cathy Henderson

Wine nostalgia: scents to ‘sensory memory albums’

The unique aromas of wines from particular places are capable of transporting one back to a sense of time and place where they were first...

Cathy Henderson

Synergy of sound and sip

We speak of ‘harmony’ and ‘balance’ in fine wine – it is no wonder then, the synergy that lies between music and wine. Both are art forms...

Cathy Henderson

The real king of Cab

Once viewed as something of a dark horse, Cab Franc does have a rather intriguing provenance. Often dubbed a ‘king’ of red wine, Cabernet...