1 Going Home (R450, sophialindop.com) is Sophia Lindop’s latest book and it tells of her odyssey to Lebanon to find her roots. The food narrative explores the dishes she grew up with, as well as ones she learned at the tables of her newfound friends and relatives. Be inspired by savoury and sweet dishes like fruity baklawa samosas, date and nut stuffed cookies called ma’amoul and fragrant rice pilafs. Special offer! Home readers can email annakem@mweb.co.za and pay only R400 for a copy.
2 Every wine tells a story… This is the motto at Muratie, an historic estate tucked away in the beautiful Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch in the Simonsberg wine ward. Established in 1685, Muratie is one of the oldest farms in SA. Savour this history and heritage while sipping on the Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (R200, cellar door) or the Muratie Ronnie Melck Shiraz 2016 (R190, cellar door). Check out muratie.co.za.
3 Create a fun table with these leafshaped felt placemats (R25.99 each, mrphome.com).