digest | WHAT’S ON
JUNE
Workshops not to miss
Fitch & Leedes Gin & Tonic Festival 1 Jun Unhlanga, DBN The Fitch & Leedes Gin & Tonic Festival Durban is back for yet another successful day sipping on Gins! Artisanal food, local music, salivating garnishes and the very best Gins. Tickets cost R160pp
WACKY WINE WEEKEND
7 Jun – 9 Jun Robertson Wine Valley Robertson Wine Valley’s annual Wacky Wine Weekend showcases more than 40 wine estates, boutique wineries and tourism establishments from the Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson region. The family-friendly event offers tutored tastings by winemakers, cellar tours and wine pairings, as well as live music, outdoor sports, arts and craft stalls and a variety of country cuisines. The programme takes place at multiple wineries and tourism establishments, each showcasing a host of activities. Tickets cost R200 for a weekend pass, kids enter free
Do your own distilling 24 April Babylonstoren, Cape Town Join us for a hands-on day of learning about distillation. Distillation guru, Andries van der Walt, will talk you through the whole process of distilling grapes and other fruits. It will cover fermentation, equipment, distillation and a bit of blending and tasting. Learn how to light up two different pot stills (one with a wood fire and one with gas) for a first and second distillation and get tips on how to keep track of temperatures, measure alcohol and all the other technical bits. www.babylonstoren.com
Fermentation secrets 8 May Babylonstoren, Cape Town Become part of the fermentation revival – come sharpen up your fermentation skills and learn new tricks. The phenomenal health benefits of fermented fruit and vegetables have brought new life to the world of fermentation. Find out about all the secret ingredients while fermentation guru, Theresa Sabo, shares the history of this traditional method of preserving food.
www.babylonstoren.com
The Tree House Free Range Kids Holiday Programme
17 JUN – 12 JUL ‘19 Boschendal Wine Estate, Franschhoek The Tree House is an exciting edu-play centre offering kids the chance to enjoy a holistic farm and forest experience while learning the importance of sustainability through nature. Each morning begins with foraged tea, boiled eggs, fresh fruit, oats and porridge on the fire. Kids get to meet the farmers and enjoy an action-packed schedule of hiking, riding, survival skills and fire cooking with fresh farm produce. We examine the important connections between farm health and human health through creative play and exploration. www.boschendal.com absolute mama | ISSUE 3
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