Holding power to account
It might be assumed, particularly given his generation, that the brawling, bullfighting, big-game-fishing, larger-than-life soldier and Nobel Prize-winning writer Ernest Hemingway smoked.
But in the biography Papa Hemingway, which focusses on the last decades of his life, A.E.… Read more
The draw of the old-world on the youth of today is a strong one. We hanker for an era where things seemed simpler. Inflation was lower, prices were cheaper, produce was fresh, and time was valued. Whether it was time to pray, time to rejoice, time to work or time to rest, there was always the ability to switch off and immerse yourself completely in your task.… Read more
Humans are deeply sentimental creatures. This has been the case for millennia. It is evidenced by the number of personal artifacts buried together with human remains, from the Stone Age to the Ancient Egyptians to the present day. We keep letters, photos, scrapbooks of all the special moments and places.… Read more
I am the first to admit I have drunk rather more MCC than the average person in the past few months. This is entirely by design; I have secretly been preparing myself for the festive season. And what a lot of preparation it has been.… Read more
Babylonstoren has arguably become one of the most well-known and well-loved South African wine farm experiences. It boasts the full package: a winery, two restaurants, a bakery, a hotel, a host of cottages, a spa, and an impressive expanse of gardens which one can peacefully meander around.… Read more
After an almost two-year hiatus, your sassy inner city wine column is back. In the intervening two years adventures have been had, tales have been told, and many many bottles of wine have been drunk. Not least among them is a gorgeous Chenin Blanc from Kaapzicht.… Read more
The historic Spier wine farm located just outside Stellenbosch has more than 300 years experience in making wine. It is now a giant in the South African wine industry and has worked hard to get their name out and expand their brand.… Read more
Dry January. It’s a thing. Every January thousands around the globe abstain from alcohol for an entire month. I can’t say I’ve ever tried it myself. You see, my birthday is in January, and what good is a birthday if you can’t toast with some champagne?… Read more
This past weekend I took myself on a solo date. Is there anything better than incredible food (that you didn’t cook yourself), fabulous wine, and fantastic company? The company being me and my latest book of course. In my lane, rested, moisturised and flourishing.… Read more
Sometimes you have those days when nothing goes right. You might have woken up with a creeping sense of anxiety or you might have thought you had everything planned down to a tee. Regardless, suddenly everything implodes. And just when you think it can’t get any worse, the universe has another curve ball in store.… Read more