The Comedy Nights will take place on 2 April, 7 May and 4 June 2013 8pm. Join Deep Fried Man, Robby Collins and Dale Amler for a night of humour.
For more information go to www.primi-world.com
Book by calling 021 447 0300
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On the 20th May 2013 Gabirelle Le Roux and her team are hosting the Bake a Difference and Save 7 Lives Cupcake Drive at the Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant along with 9 well known chefs/food personalities paired up with 9 transplant patients to create awareness for the Organ Donor Foundation. They have a goal of reaching 50 000 registrations by the end of 2013 (1% of the population).

Every person has the ability through organ donating, to save 7 lives of those who are anxiously awaiting donors! It's a commitment that you make to give the gift of life after your own death by preventing seven families from going through what your family inevitably will.

It's costs you nothing, and only requires 2 minutes of your time to sign up. The problem isn't with people not being willing to help, it's that people don't always know how or what a significant difference they can make especially with organ donating! Many of the kids involved on the day are only here because someone else decided a long time ago that they wanted to bring meaning to other people's lives long after their own passing, and thanks to these donors we have kids like Robert, Ashley and Awonke who are able to still be with us here today.

The 9 women involved are:
Chef Lorraine Meaney - Head Pastry Chef at The Cape Grace Hotel
Chef Rene Simatos - Head Pastry Chef at The One & Only Hotel
Abigail Donnelly - Editor of Taste Magazine and Eat Out
Ina Paarman - Ina Paarman Foods
Nina Timm - www.my-easy-cooking.com 
Dawn Jorgensen - The Incidental Tourist (Jorgensen Distillery)
Sue Ann Allen - Masterchef SA Runner up; Table of Friends
Jenny Morris - Giggling Gourmet
Chef Danielle Barkhuizen - Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant Chef

International Patisserie Chef Eric Lanlard from the popular BBC shows 'Glamour Puds' and 'Baking Mad' and owner of Cake Boy in London will do a live demonstration of his very own Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe.

Due to limited space not everyone who registers in the drive will be able to attend the event, and they have decided to do a random lucky draw to see who will be able to attend the day and to give away some of the amazing prizes sponsored by all the industry supporters, to those who cannot.

If you are wanting to register and become a donor yourself, follow this link https://www.odf.org.za/2012-07-18-09-39-32/register-as-an-organ-donor.html and remember to select 'Bake a Difference.' in the 'How did you hear about us?' section to be part of the drive.
When: 20 May 2013, 12 noon-3pm
Where: Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant, Beach Road, Mouille Point
Info: save7lives@gmail.com

Appearing at the Cape Town show is the inimitable Gordon Ramsay, star of multiple successful television series including Hell’s Kitchen, The F Word and Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.

Also heading for the mother city is master pâtissier, author and TV chef Eric Lanlard, and Australian chef and star of Bill’s Food, Bill Granger. Additionally, winner of the first Junior MasterChef Australia Isabella Bliss and her twin sister Sofia will be active at the show’s latest addition, the Little Chefs Kitchen. The Bliss twins recently published a cookbook with their mother Sylvana Spina, who will also be at the show on the innovative Dial-A-Mum where experts will be giving mothers nutrition advice.

The Real Food stand is a fully interactive experience covering everything from renting a hen for your own freshly laid eggs to how to create your own blog and share your food experiences with the world. Other activities and theatres include Chefs In Action Theatre, Brilliant Baking Theatre, Best of the Cape, Tafelpraatjies, The Real Food Theatre, Spar Wine & Food Pairing and the DSTV Celebrity Chef Photobooth and VIP lounge.

The Good Food and Wine Show also proudly launches the first South African Bar Show, which will include interactive exhibition stands that will show how to mix perfect cocktails, pair liquor brands with food, make the best party drinks, find out what makes a great after dinner drink and more. The Bar Show will also host the regional and national Mixology Championships.

When: 23 May to 26 May 2013 
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Tickets: R110 for adults; R55 for children. This includes more free theatres than ever before. Visitors will also receive a coupon book that will allow for massive savings and specials.
Info: Phone 0861 300 343, visit www.goodfoodandwine.co.za, find the page on Facebook (Good Food and Wine Show SA) and follow the event on Twitter @goodfoodSA

Enjoy an evening of wine, music, food and wine-divine education at the third annual TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival on Friday 24 May and Saturday 25 May 2013 on the rooftop of the Gugulethu Square Mall. It promises to be an affair filled with fun, food, fabulousness, a few celebrity appearances and a wide array of fantastic South African wines to taste and savour.

Festival co-founders and local entrepreneurs Mzoli Ngcawuzele and Lungile Mbalo from Mzoli’s Place are promising visitors an impressive wine festival whist also celebrating Africa Day, which falls on Saturday 25 May.

The TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival objective is to create wine awareness and wine education amongst the broader consumer markets in the Western Cape whilst also expanding the wine consumer base for wineries, and for these wineries to meet and greet their present and future consumers.

Gugs Wine Festival was developed to bring the Cape’s fine wines to the people of one of our oldest townships, through a fun, education festival. Locals and visitors from all over also have a chance to explore the area too.

Winemakers showing their wares this year include Groot Constantia, JC Le Roux, Krone, KWV, Nederburg, Pongrácz, Spier, Vergenoegd and many others. Heart FM, City Press, TOPS and other stands will also be joining the festivities, while Mzolis’ hugely popular braai specialities can also be sampled over the course of the event.

When: Friday 24 May from 4pm to 9pm and Saturday 25 May 2013 from 3pm to 9pm
Where: Rooftop @ the Gugulethu Square Mall, Corner NY 1 and NY 6, Gugulethu, Cape Town
Tickets: R90 per person
Info: info@gugulethuwinefestival.co.za
www.gugulethuwinefestival.co.za Cape Town Tourism is kindly offering a free shuttle service to the event and back to the City Centre for those who book their tickets via selected Cape Town Visitor Information Centres such as Burg Street, CTICC, Cape Town International Airport, Gugulethu and other areas. Click here for more information on the shuttle service.

On 26 may 2013, the winemakers of the Bottelary Hills wardwill present a Pop Up Winemakers Lunch at Estate & Private Nature Reserve. The food will be prepared by Dirk Roos of Mooiplaas and in the estate’s atmospheric 1833 Cape Dutch Herenhuis, guests will also get to experience the latest cellar gems from the Stellenbosch Wine Routes.
The day will commence with a tasting of Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon stemming from these estates, followed by a sabrage ceremony and the languid Langtafel luncheon. During the lunch the winemakers will guide the guests through the different wines, explaining the finer details of vinification.
When: 26 May 2013 at 12.30pm
Where: Bottelary Hills
Cost: R250 per person for a wine tasting and a four-course lunch inclusive of a glass of wine per course.
Tickets: Pre bookings are essential as seating is limited. Only 40 seats available
Info: To book your seats contact Tamzin Isaacs at Tel: (021) 886 8275 or send an email to marketing@wineroute.co.za.

This year the Port & Red Wine Festival will be held on Sunday 26th May in aid of the Woodland School in Magaliesberg. More than 50 producers will present in excess of 140 fortified and red wines and products for the adult taster’s enjoyment. This is a family festival, with supervised entertainment for children whilst the parents relax and enjoy the wines in the countryside.
The event will be held at the historic “Old Mill", on the banks of the picturesque Magalies River, approximately 35 minutes from Johannesburg's Northern Suburbs. The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial, and several bonfires will be provided around the venue for warming you up once the sun starts setting and for toasting marshmallows.
Jumping castle and supervised entertainment for children arranged by Happy Acres, including sport activities; animal and plant displays and much more will be available. Live music on the day will be provided by Dusty Moon. Food and Refreshments will be available at the venue.
In support of the Woodland school fundraising, no cooler boxes, food, picnic baskets or braais will be allowed in - Refreshments & food will be on sale. Blankets, chairs & sun umbrellas are allowed.
When: 26 May 2013
Where: “Old Mill", on the banks of the Magalies River.
Tickets: Adult Taster : R88.00 (includes complimentary tasting glass) / R100 at the entrance. Children’s Activities: R15.00 (Children under 12 - unlimited access to Jumping castles and other supervised entertainment). All tickets available through COMPUTICKET – book online at www.computicket.com
Info: Directions & more information: www.winefestival.co.za / 082 571 2753 / festival@cellarrats.co.za
 

Indulge in an afternoon of fine wine, delicious olive products and sweet delights at this feast of wine and olives. (A portion of ticket sales will go to The Sunflower Fund.)
When: 1 June and 2 June 2013 from 11am to 5pm
Where: Casalinga Ristorante Italiano, Rocky Ridge Road, off Beyers Naude Drive, Muldersdrift, Johannesburg
Tickets: R80 per person, available through Computicket. Tickets are limited and no under 18s will be served alcohol. 
Info: Visit www.casalinga.co.za or phone 087 805 6222.

The ninth annual Oyster, Wine & Food Festival is back on 1-2 June from 11am – 6pm at the Brightwater Commons in Randburg.  This year, organisers are aiming for a festival record and flying in 45 000 oysters from Knysna for the weekend event.  Gorgeous, local, artisanal gourmet foods, bubbly and wine will be on offer, to be enjoyed in the crisp Autumn air of this outdoor event.  Entrance is free; oysters are R12-R20 and wine glasses are R25. 
When: 1-2 June 2013, 11am-6pm
Where: Brightwater Commons in Randburg, Johannesburg
Entrance: free; oysters are R12-R20 and wine glasses are R25

Wine Estate Revel in some of South Africa’s finest syrahs from leading cellars, paired with an array of meaty indulgences at the annual Feast of Shiraz & Charcuterie at Hartenberg Wine Estate on Saturday 1 June 2013.

Carl Schultz, celebrated winemaker at Hartenberg (regarded by some as one of South Africa’s oldest and leading producers of Shiraz for almost 40 years) has invited a select group of winemakers to present their cellar gems. They will be joined by some of the best local charcuterie masters, cheese makers and olive enthusiasts.

“Shiraz and charcuterie is a classic combination; the robust flavours created when curing or smoking meat complements Shiraz superbly. This festival is meant for everyone, whether you are a novice wanting to try something new or wine connoisseur on the hunt for fresh discoveries,” says Carl, who celebrates his 20th harvest at Hartenberg this year and has played an integral part in the estate’s Shiraz success story.

As the home of the world’s No. 1 Shiraz, The Stork 2008 (as declared by Syrah du Monde in 2012), there is no better place to experience this varietal first hand than at Hartenberg Wine Estate.

What: The Feast of Shiraz and Charcuterie
Where: Hartenberg Estate, on the Bottelary Road off the R304 to Stellenbosch.
When: Saturday 1 June 2013 from 12 noon until 5pm.
Tickets: R180 per person, including a tasting glass. Buy them online at www.webtickets.co.za.
Info: Call +27 (0)84 207 3820, visit www.hartenbergestate.com or email info@dnaevents.co.za.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Robertson Wine Valley’s biggest annual wine festival, with the ever-popular Wacky Wine Weekend - with Kyknet as the new headline sponsor and ‘celebration’ as the theme - taking place from 6 – 9 June 2013.
Festival-goers are invited to join the Robertson Wine Valley in supporting their local charities. Help take the chill out of winter by donating blankets and winter clothing, for all ages, for those less fortunate. In return the Valley will reward you with wine, according to the weight of your donation, with a maximum of a 6- bottle case of wine which weighs about 9kg. Donations that weigh less than a bottle of wine will be rewarded with vouchers for wine purchases at La Verne online wine shop (www.lavernewines.co.za). All donations are please to be handed in at the Robertson Wine Valley office, corner of Voortrekker and Reitz Streets, Robertson.
With 48 wineries showcasing their wines and myriad key attractions, both old favourites and novel delights, this well-loved event is a ‘must-do’ on the annual social calendar. In celebration of the 10 year anniversary, festival–goers will be pleasantly surprised to find a variety of vouchers and special offers, from various wine farms, inside the Wacky programme in their ‘goodie bags’.
The Wacky Wine Weekend will include four festive days, with each day boasting its unique signature wine theme, to cater for all palates. Whether you are a fun-seeker, novice or a wine connoisseur, there is something for everyone with: ‘Seriously Wine Thursday’, ‘Wine Up Friday’, ‘Full On Wacky Saturday’ or ‘Wine Down Sunday’.
When: 6-9 June 2013
Where: Robertson Wine Valley
Cost: R100 passport, valid for the whole weekend
Programme: Visit the new website www.wackywineweekend.com. Many of the activities need to be pre-booked directly with the respective wineries.
Info: Contact the Robertson Wine Valley on (023) 626 3167 or email manager@robertsonwinevalley.com

Visit the 2013 Taste of the Helderberg at the NH Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West on Thursday 6 June 2013 for a line-up of eminent winery restaurants and artisan producers.

In addition to the array of cellar gems stemming from this prime winemaking triangle, which stretches from Somerset West to Stellenbosch and Sir Lowry’s Pass Village, guests will be indulged with signature dishes by popular culinary hotspots and heroes from the area, including Ghenwa’s Lebanese Cuisine, Pomegranate Restaurant, 96 Winery Road, The Restaurant at Longridge, Somerbosch Bistro and the Restaurant at Avontuur Estate.

Dishes on sale in tasting-size portions include 96 Winery Road’s famous duck and cherry pie, or a hearty creamy cauliflower Soup. Chef Craig Cormack of All Things Culinary will whip up a spectacular array ranging from lamb koftas with hummus and succulent lamb fillets with pea purée to quail roulade with roasted figs.

Avontuur will serve salmon roses stuffed with prawns, wasabi mayo and pickled ginger, while Somerbosch Bistro will tantalise with a camembert, sweet onion, bacon and sage quiche. Vegetarians will not be left out in the cold, as they can tuck into Ghenwa’s offerings which include gluten-free and vegan dishes.

Other culinary nibbles include olives by Morgenster and Yonder Hill as well as Waterkloof’s naturally matured Healey’s Cheddar, which was recently crowned as South Africa’s Best Round Cheddar at the prestigious 2013 South African Dairy Championships.

Taste of Helderberg 2013 is a true celebration of the latest tastes and triumphs of the Helderberg Wine Route – all under one roof – and guests will be able to mingle with at least 25 wine producers, ranging from time-honoured stalwarts and ultra-chic boutique wineries to popular family-owned estates to eco-conscious pioneers.

Participating wineries that will share their passions and pleasures include Haskell Vineyards, Lourensford Wine Estate, Lyngrove Wines and Vineyards, Peter Falke Wines, Vergenoegd, Eikendal, Waterkloof, Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate, Yonder Hill, Avontuur Estate, Grangehurst Winery, Ken Forrester Vineyards, Longridge Estate and Somerbosch Wines.

As part of the route’s commitment to responsible drinking and driving, the NH Lord Charles is offering an accommodation special on the evening: Please contact the hotel directly on 021 855 1040 and quote reference: Taste of the Helderberg accommodation.

When: Thursday 6 June from 5pm to 9pm.
Where: the NH Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West.
Tickets: R70 per person, which includes a wine glass and access to the fruits of the Helderberg Winelands.
Info: For more information and to reserve your tickets contact Bjorn van Oort at bjorn@cvomarketing.co.za or 021 981 0216. Tickets will also be available at the door.

The gourmet of the North West region is being celebrated at the annual Cambridge Food Festival at the Hartbeespoort Dam on Saturday, 8 June 2013, and promises to be again full of organic gin, sour dough breads, artisanal cheeses, prize winning pecan pies and lots more.

A supervised and interactive children’s play area will allow parents stress-free gourmet grazing. An ATM machine on site and a liquor license will be available. From cool cocktails to perfect pannekoek, home-brewed beer to traditional Indian breyani, and some of the best wine cellars in the country – there is something for everyone at the Cambridge culinary spectacular.
When: Saturday, 8 June 2013
Where: Hartbeespoort Dam (close to Cable Car), Mountain Cambridge School, Plot 21, Beethoven Road, Melodie
Tickets: R50 per adult (includes a shopping bag) and R25 for children under 16. Under 2: free entrance.
Info: http://www.cambridgefoodfestival.co.za/
Contact details: Marie Beneke: marie.beneke@pamgolding.co.za at 072 170 2872 or Brigette: cff@themcs.co.za at 0824960388.

The Klein Karoo is the place to be this winter for the annual Absa Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festival, which takes place over the weekend of 15 to 17 June. Visitors from across the country make their way to the sleepy town, regarded as South Africa’s Port Capital, which comes alive during this social calendar highlight.

Hosted by renowned Port producers Axe Hill, Boplaas, Calitzdorp Cellar, De Krans, Du’SwaRoo, Peter Bayly, TTT and Withoek, in partnership with naming right sponsor Absa, the festival will provide activities and entertainment throughout the weekend.

Highlights include:
· Barrel samples of the unique Calitzdorp Blend. Made from Portuguese cultivars, the wine will be available for tasting at the participating cellars in Calitzdorp.
· A unique cooking demonstration using Tinta Barocca, Touriga Nacional and other Port wines from the area.
· An evening in the historical Dutch Reformed Church with acclaimed soprano Zanne Stapelberg and guitarist James Grace. Popular and exotic classical music is combined in contemporary Spanish songs to form a richly textured tapestry of sound.
· Musicians Valiant Swart and Rudi die Wynmaker will perform at the local school where all funds generated will be donated to the school Project Fund.
· Guests can master the art of mixing, blending and tasting port cocktails.
· Tastings of ports and port cultivar wines (Calitzdorp, participating Cape Port Producer’s Association (CAPPA) and Klein Karoo Wine Route (KKWR) members) at the Station Barn or the various cellars.
· “Unravelling the mysteries of Port” presented by Carel Nel, Boets Nel and Fanie Geyser at Boplaas Cellar in conjunction with a guest geologist who will unravel the terroir of the region.
· “Chocolate and Port / Wine Decadence” hosted by Belgium-trained chocolatier Marita Lamprecht and Cape Wine Academy master Junel Vermeulen. Sample local ports and port wine cultivars with the most decadent Belgian-style chocolates specially handcrafted to suit the ports and wines.
· Youth and local artists expo held in the DR Church Hall.
· Arts meander of the wealth of artists in various media.
· Biodiversity expo, boules and jukskei competitions; cultural/historical meander; organ recital daily in the magnificent stone Dutch Reformed Church; children’s entertainment at the Calitzdorp Station and the main cellars.
· Tractor rides to the various cellars.
· Food and lifestyle stalls, coffee shops and restaurants.
· The Mediterranean-style long table brunch on Sunday 16 June at Calitzdorp Wine Cellar overlooking the spectacular Gamka West Valley of vines and olives.

What: Absa Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festival
When: Saturday 15 June to Monday 17 June 2013 (public holiday)
Tickets: Pre-book through Computicket or book during the festival at the Calitzdorp box office situated at the festival grounds. Info: For more information on this fun-filled family festival visit www.portwinefestival.co.za.

The annual Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival is one of South Africa’s most popular festivals with huge appeal for sports lovers, families and those in search of a great party. More than 100 exciting events ranging from cycling, running and adventure races to wine and whisky tastings and gala evenings, are expected to draw about 65 000 people to the beautiful Garden Route town over the 10 days of the festival.

The festival’s two main sporting events, the Pick n Pay Cape Times Knysna Forest Marathon and the Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour, will give participants the opportunity to run and cycle through the forests of Knysna and experience the scenic beauty of the area.

And if marathons are not your style, there’s a full programme of adventure and soft sports for the whole family to participate in, including paddling, golf, bowls, soccer, night biking and angling.

Oyster-related events include the annual oyster-shucking (opening) competition, the ever-popular oyster eating competition and the Pick n Pay Oyster & Wine Mardi Gras – an evening of oysters and wine tasting.

Oyster Hotspots will be selling oysters in a variety of tastes and flavours.
When: 20 June to 7 July 2013
Where: Knysna
Info: Visit www.oysterfestival.co.za for more information

The Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival celebrates its pearl anniversary (30 years) from 28 June to 7 July 2013.

The festival takes place during the school holidays from 28 June to 7 July, providing the ideal family break away, with over 100 sporting, lifestyle, and gourmet events.

Entries for one of South Africa’s fastest growing multi-discipline sporting challenges, the Oyster Festival Big 5 Challenge, opened on 1 February 2013, while entries to the ever-popular Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour and Pick n Pay Cape Times Knysna Forest Marathon and Half Marathon both opened on 1 March 2013.

Keeping the main hub in the centre of Knysna on Waterfront Drive will ensure that town is abuzz throughout these ten days of winter. Book your accommodation soon to make sure that you and your family join in the fun of the Festival’s 30th year.

When: Friday 28 June to Sunday 7 July 2013
Where: Knysna, Western Cape
Info: For more information visit www.pnpoysterfestival.co.za or contact Knysna Tourism at 044 382 5510.

The valley’s annual Christmas in Winter festival will take place on Saturday 29 June and Sunday 30 June 2013 at Theuniskraal, South Africa’s very first white-wine estate, situated 7km from Tulbagh.

The farm will have special treats on offer for the two days of the festival. Its recently upgraded range of wines will be available for tasting at no cost. On both days the first 30 guests to purchase a six-bottle case of wine or more will receive a free Dalewood cheese platter for one. The selection of cheeses – brie, camembert, blue and Huguenot – comes on a wooden cheese board with a packet of biscuits and a wooden picnic knife. Facilities will be available close to the farm’s tasting room to sit back, relax, and sip a glass of Theuniskraal wine while taking in the special atmosphere of the estate.

Tulbagh musician Ricky Nass will entertain guests in the themed tent where local arts and crafts will be for sale. Children can enjoy a jumping castle, tractor rides (weather permitting), and farm animals such as ducks and sheep. There will be a free shuttle service every half-hour between the estate and the town (at the entrance to Church Street). The shuttle will run on both days of the festival and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

When: Saturday 29 June from 10am to 4pm and Sunday 30 June from 10am to 3pm.
Where: Theuniskraal Wine Estate, 7km from Tulbagh.
Info: Contact the estate on 023 230 0687 or info@tkl.co.za / tkraal@lando.co.za.

The Pick Pay Taste of Durban, in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum, will be held from Friday 26 July to Sunday 28 July at Suncoast Casino.

Over three days, this pop-up restaurant festival will bring together acclaimed restaurants, prestigious chefs and carefully selected premium exhibitors to attract Durban foodies in an outdoor fine dining celebration.

Eight of Durban’s top restaurants will craft special menus of starter-sized dishes for the occasion. Top chefs will do live demos in the Pick n Pay Chef’s Theatre, and visitors can learn how to create canapés and pair them with a wide range fine wines in the Pick n Pay Wine and Canapé Experience. There will also be artisan producers, premium drink brands and award-winning wineries.

Visit tasteofdurban.co.za for more information.

The new look Good Food & Wine Show comes to Durban from Thursday 8 August until Sunday 11 August, bringing what’s hot in food and cooking. Celebrity chefs appearing this year are TV personality James Martin, who’s a regular face on SA television; Vivek Singh of London’s Cinnamon Club, who’s transformed the face of Indian cooking; Anjali Pathak, an exciting talent in the Indian food and spice arena and part of the famous Patak spice family; and vegan baker Mellissa Morgan, who’s known to her legions of fans around the world as Ms Cupcake.

Highlights of this year’s show include:
• The South African Bar Show
A host of vibrantly themed interactive exhibition stands that showcase the very best in spirits, liqueurs, beer, craft beers and sparkling wine brands. Learn how to mix perfect cocktails, pair liquor brands with food and make the best party drinks. Visit the connoisseur’s, jazz and other lounges. The Bar Show will also host the regional and national mixology championships.

• Creative Coffee Theatre
An interactive hands-on workshop zone where visitors and trade can learn from professional baristas how to create speciality coffees, create latte art and make the perfect cuppa.

• Celebrity Chefs Theatre
Local and international celebrity chefs will be whipping up their signature recipes and demonstrating delicious recipes which visitors can recreate at home.

• Little Chefs Kitchen
Sponsored by Woolworths, there will be hands-on workshops for children aged 4-7 and 8-12.

• Brilliant Baking Theatre
This theatre is devoted to all things sweet, baked and tempting, featuring baking workshops, recipes and technique demonstrations.

• The Real Food Theatre
Sponsored by Woolworths, this theatre will have hands on cooking workshops with a focus on natural sustainable ingredients. Workshops on food styling for your blog and food photography.

• Dial-A-Mom
Presented by magazine editors and authors who are mums, this zone will have interactive demonstrations together with Q&As with leading nutritionists, teachers and occupational therapists on how diet affects children’s behaviour and how best to feed your kids.

• DSTV Celebrity Chef Photo Booth and VIP lounge
Have your photograph taken with your favourite celebrity chef!

What: The Good Food & Wine Show Durban featuring James Martin, Ms Cupcake and Indian Food Maestros Anjali Pathak and Vivek Singh
When: Thursday 8 August until Sunday 11 August
Where: Durban Exhibition Centre 
Tickets: R75 for adults; R40 for children. This includes more free theatres than ever before. Visitors will also receive a coupon book that will allow for savings and specials. Book at Computicket or go to www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za.

Experience stellar wines with a creative edge and great diversity from some of South Africa’s most lauded winemakers at the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Showcase in Cape Townon Thursday, 22 August and Johannesburg on Thursday 29, August, when members of the Guild present their wines to go under the hammer at this year’s Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction.

Benchmarking over 30 years of winemaking excellence, the Guild, compromises 45 winemakers who jointly represent the pinnacle of South African wine achievement. Only wines crafted exclusively for the Guild by these leading winemakers are sold at the annual Auction which is open to the general public, wine collectors as well as the liquor and restaurant trade.

The Showcases in Cape Townand Johannesburg afford wine lovers the opportunity to taste these rare and innovative Auction wines as well as other acclaimed flagship wines of Guild members in an interactive, walk-around tasting hosted by the winemakers themselves.

Showcase-goers will also have the opportunity to bid on rare signed bottles from previous Guild Auctions during the Silent Auction in aid of the Nedbank CWG Development Trust. Founded in 1999, the Development Trust assists with education, training and empowerment of young people from wine farming communities and includes the Guild’s Protégé Programme, a mentorship scheme for young, upcoming winemakers.

Cape Town
When: Thursday, 22 August 2013, 18:00 – 21:00
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Tickets: R170 per person including a tasting glass. Bookings via www.WebTickets.co.za

Johannesburg
When: Thursday, 29 August 2013, 18:00 – 21:00
Where: The Atrium, Nedbank Head Offices, 135 Rivonia Road, Sandton
Tickets: R170 per person including a tasting glass. Bookings via www.WebTickets.co.za

The Soweto Wine Festival will be held from 5-7 September 2013. Plan your festival experience over three days with a 3-day festival pass and start a journey of tastes that will lead you to your favourite South African Wine. Taste almost 1000 wines, take free wine and food pairing classes, and learn how to kick-start a career in wine or start a wine club with your friends. More details to follow.
Where: University of Johannesburg Soweto campus
When: Thursday 5 September 2013 from 6pm to 10pm. Friday 6 September 6pm to 10pm. Saturday 7 September 5pm to 9pm.
Info: Visit http://www.sowetowinefestival.co.za for updates.