Food & drinks to feed your senses

A healthy alternative

Apart from its great flavour, Extra Virgin Cape Canola Cold Pressed Canola Oil is full of Vitamin E, antioxidants and Omega 3, 6 and 9 – and you can cook with it at a high temperature without losing its healthy properties. It’s available at Food Lover’s Market and Pick n Pay in the Western Cape and will soon be on shelves nationwide; visit capecanola.com.

Raise your glasses

The L’Ormarins Brut Classique Rosé NV delivers a delicious stream of fine bubbles and delicate berry aromas. Available from rupertwines.com at R120 per bottle, or selected specialist wine stores nationwide, this pink drink is worthy of a celebration!

A bit of culture

Morgenster Vespri Vermentino 2017 (R120 at the cellar door) is a light-bodied white wine made from the Italian grape cultivar Vermentino. It forms part of Morgenster owner Giulio Bertrand’s Italian Collection, all named after famous operas; the Vespri is for Verdi’s I vespri siciliani. It’s delicious with seafood! Go to morgenster.co.za. Ceramic artist Ian Engelmohr of Patat Design depicts iconic South African brands such as All Gold Tomato Sauce and Lucky Star Pilchards in his fantastic Bloudruk plate range. Prices start at R350; to order, email patatengel@gmail.com. Keen on The Duchess Virgin Gin & Tonic? Try The Duchess Floral (R72 for four, theduchess.co.za). Sugar-free and alcohol-free with a distinct gin and tonic flavour, it’s also blended with fragrant floral extracts of citrus blossoms, primrose and indigenous honeybush.