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Taste by Inspired Living - This SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD BLOG brings you the full spectrum of Taste and the best of the culinary world in South Africa. Read restaurant reviews, wine reviews, tips on food and wine pairing, as well as easy-to-follow recipes. Expect to have your taste buds tantalised and your culinary horizons broadened.

Drinks, Taste, Wine, Wine Farms

Exploring the Franschhoek Cap Classique Route

What do summer and the Festive Season have in common? You guessed it, lots and lots of bubbly! A recent media trip found me exploring a small part of the Franschhoek Cap Classique Route – a terrible job I know! [Read more…]

Restaurant Reviews, Taste, Wine Farms

Relaxed Dining at Jordan Wine

You may recall a writeup I posted recently about The Suites at Jordan Wine, which was part of my Stellenbosch Bucket List. Today I am sharing our relaxed, dining experience at Jordan Wine. *Please note: The Bakery at Jordan, which is where we dined, has been reconceptualised as The Cellar Door. Combining Jordan’s award-winning wines at cellar door prices with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced by chef Thys Esterhuysen. Exciting winetasting experiences can be enjoyed with the casual all-day menu seven days a week. Visitors can choose from a selection of dishes of the day, flammkuchen, and platters to share. [Read more…]

Drinks, Taste

Triple Three Gin Tasting at Blaauwklippen

I hope you have been enjoying my Stellenbosch Bucket List series. The next item I was able to tick off my list, is Triple Three Gin Tasting, at Blaauwklippen. I am not sure about you, but I love a good G&T, especially in summer! [Read more…]

Restaurant Reviews, Taste

Sublime Dining Overture Restaurant Hidden Valley

I have wanted to dine at Overture Restaurant for some time now, which is one of the main reasons I added it to my Visit Stellenbosch Bucket List. Overture, arguably, has one of the best locations in Stellenbosch! You will find it nestled at the foot of the stunning Helderberg Mountains, at Hidden Valley Wines. [Read more…]

Taste, Wine

Sensational Fleur du Cap Salt and Wine Pairing

Did you know that there are at least 161 different types of salt? If you answered yes, then I am super impressed. I, however, did not, which made our Fleur du Cap Salt and Wine Pairing at Bergkelder, even more intriguing!
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