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Where Have All The Swans Gone?

Kim Drake June 7, 2014 2

Swans, Vino and the Steenburger Steenberg Vineyards is the oldest farm in the beautiful Constantia Valley, known as one of South Africa’s premier wine growing regions with its cool, sea-facing …

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Londolozi’s Top Winter Warmers

Kim Drake May 24, 2014 5

Winter, a time for camp fires, hot water bottles, and great food to warm the belly from within. Hot chocolate, full bodied wines and good food! Hot soups, oxtail, stews, …

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Cork Versus Screw Cap – Put A Cork In It!

Kim Drake May 17, 2014 7

There is just something special about opening a bottle of wine with a cork. It’s romantic, it brings back good memories and, after a long day, seeing the cork pop …

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Que Syrah Shiraz – Shiraz It Will Be

Kim Drake May 10, 2014 5

With winter upon us and the evenings getting cooler and cooler, one occasionally needs a little warmth in ones belly. In my opinion there is no better way to do …

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20 Years of Service: Connie Mthabini

Anna Ridgewell April 28, 2014 18

Twenty years of service is a great celebration for any staff member at Londolozi and I have the honour again to have one of the kitchen staff at Londolozi celebrate …

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Family Owned, Family Run Wine

Kim Drake April 26, 2014 16

“Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture. It’s the essence of civilization and the art …

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Phobias, Pap and Macadamia Nuts in the Londolozi Fridge

Ryan James April 23, 2014 12

I have always had a phobia of walk-in refrigerators. So my eye twitched when Londolozi’s Executive Chef, Anna Ridgewell, asked me to “nip in” and grab an ingredient for her. …

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An Easter Celebration

Anna Ridgewell April 20, 2014 27

Once a year it entices the tummy; It goes with tea, hot cross buns & honey Hopping and jumping through the bushveld Its fur is made of a bright pink …

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What is Sweet Wine?

Kim Drake April 19, 2014 3

So with the Easter weekend upon us and sweet treats such as hot cross buns, Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies flowing (there goes the diet), all this sugar does not …

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Easter Egg Quiz

Kate Neill April 17, 2014 6

Eggs have become synonymous with the Easter weekend and for varying reasons, these eggs (real or chocolate) are decorated and then hidden by the ‘Easter bunny’ for children (and enthusiastic …

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Why Londolozi’s Muesli is “Signature”

Ryan James April 13, 2014 7

“While our ability to find lions became renowned, we did not have the first idea about hospitality. We asked guests to bring their own food and drink. Then, as part …

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Pinot-What?

Kim Drake April 12, 2014 6

“Pinotage is the juice extracted from women’s tongues and lion’s hearts. After having a sufficient quantity one can talk forever and fight the devil” – Kanonkop Wine Estate Everyone wants …

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Red Wine – Five Of The Best

Kim Drake April 5, 2014 13

Over the last week I have started feeling the chill in the evening air. Winter is around the corner! This makes some of the challenges the bush throws at us …

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Why Do We Celebrate With Champagne?

Kim Drake March 22, 2014 12

“I only drink Champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it …

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Bobbi Brown’s Amazing Adventure in South Africa

Londolozi Guest February 8, 2014 3

So happy to have makeup guru Bobbi Brown on Hotel Chic today! I’ve worked as Bobbi’s co-author on two books (the latest, Everything Eyes launches next month). Bobbi could not be cooler or nicer to …

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