In My Kitchen
In My Kitchen
Tšepang Molisana
In My Kitchen, no topic is off the table. Hosted by 2016 Veritas Young Wine Writer of the Year Award winner, Tšepang Molisana. I hold a WSET Level 2 and an Advanced Brandy Certificate from The Cape Wine Academy. In I’ll bring the wine, we share news, views and information from the global food and wine industry. In Make It Pop - a book, show or film, a pop of pop culture and a pop of the cork. The dish - someone or something delectable, that’s made the world a sweeter place. Email: [email protected]
Episode 24: Tim Atkin a Sense of Place
I’ll bring the wine: In conversation with @timatkinmw about his 2025 South Africa report. He scores two wines 100 points, releases a shortlist for the first time and discusses why place is more important than style or grape varietyTo purchase the report, where more detail can be found, visit www.timatkin.com
Sep 18, 2025
15 min
Episode 23: Holding Space for Lyrics
Episode 23: Holding Space for LyricsI’ll bring the wine: In conversation Kiara Scott Farmer on 12 April 2022 at Brookdale in Paarl where she says the most wonderful thing: that a vintage of wine is much like being a mother, there are precious moments you might miss which will only come around once.On 23 November 2022, this year’s Diners Club Winemaker of the Year (Category Chenin Blanc), Kiara Scott Farmer thrilled the judges with her Brookdale Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2022. The 2024 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year, Mika Engelbrecht was awarded (Red Wines Category) for her Neethling’s hog Estate Range Cabernet Sauvignon 2022.Kiara Scott Farmer interview: 2:08-9:28Brookdale Wines brookdalestate.comI’ll bring the wine: In which I cry speaking about Kiara, what she represents and the hope she holds and what makes the inclusion of Brookdale Rosé in our In My Kitchen Pod collection so serendipitous.Bittersweet: Kiara is exiting Brookdale to embrace an opportunity at HazendalThe WSET Diploma Graduation hosted by Cathy Marston of The Wine Centre and Andrew J Shelley at Grub & Vine Restaurant at the Norval Foundation celebrates the historic graduation of 6 women graduates.2024 WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines Graduates via the IWEC:Stephanie CartwrightMadison KeyserMalu LambertHeleen RabeClarise Sciocatti-LangeveldtKerry SutherlandHow legends are made: A rebellious conversation about mavericks and marvels with legendary editor and wine writer Len Maseko and Zinaschke Steyn in Johannesburg, on why we need to break rules to break boundariesCONNECT WITH NEDERBURG ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: @nederburgwinesX: @nederburgInstagram: @nederburgwineMarguerite Beukes - Brand Manager / @krulkopmZinaschke Steyn - Red Winemaker / @zee_steynJamie Williams - White Winemaker / @just_jay09Len and Zinaschke Interview: 39:04-42:00Make it Pop: Why everyone needs to see Esther Mahlangu’s retrospective at the Wits Art Museum with their mentor or menteeFashion Accounts at Museum Africa: Fashion Accounts, at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg, is a series of installations that explore and challenge the practices and rituals of collecting, archiving and memorialising through dress. Curated by Wanda Lephoto, Erica de Greef, and Alison Moloney, the exhibition delves into the rituals of memory, resistance, and preservation.  Featuring new commissions by The Sartists and Mimi Duma, alongside works by Thebe Magugu and Sindiso Khumalo, this exhibition addresses the legacies of colonial museum practices and the material cultures they have collected, stored and preserved.The exhibition is funded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, with the support of the French Institute of South Africa, the City of Johannesburg and Museum Africa. The exhibition will be open to the public from 15th November 2024 to 28th February 2025 at Museum Africa: 121 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg. The Dish: A Grand Night for Singing, the Dean’s Concert, in which Professor Federico Freschi, Executive Dean of the University of Johannesburg Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (FADA), compares the choristers to elite athletes.A Grand Night for Singing is a gala fundraiser for the Dean’s Bursary Fund, established by Professor Freschi to provide financial assistance to academically deserving students in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) who face financial hardship. The bursary fund was established by the Dean in 2013, and became more prescient after the perils highlighted by #FeesMustFall in 2015Executive Dean of UJFADA Professor Frederico Freschi: 52:17-54-10https://arts.uj.ac.za/uj-choir/(Drink Responsibly) Subscribe for insider access to our wine collection https://shop.molisana.co.za/index.php?route=account/loginShop our collection shop.molisana.co.zaEmail: [email protected] Twitter: @inmykitchenpod Instagram: @inmykitchenpod
Nov 27, 2024
58 min
Episode 22 All Good Things Are Wild and Free
Episode 22: All Good Things Are Wild and FreeI’ll bring the wine: In conversation with the godfather of biodynamic and organic wine in South Africa about how going against the grain is good for plant, people and planet. He discusses sustainability and surfing, cows in the vineyard and keeping workers in good homesJohan Reyneke interview: 05:19-22:02Reyneke Wines Reynekewines.co.zaMake it Pop: Athi Patra Ruga’s Amadoda on the Verge (1835-2025). Veld, The Gardens and Landscapes of Patrick Watson, a book written by Garreth van Niekerk with photographs by Elsa Young and artworks by Heidi Fourie, introduced as the year by Jenny Crwys Williams. Published by Struik NatureGarreth Interview: 39:06-46:14More on the author https://struiknature.co.za/book-author/garreth-van-niekerk/?srsltid=AfmBOoqxJEa2PHevBv2MBcgIToABGlccvcwuGOcsB1OQRVXw3Gpf1u9OThe Dish: Toasting to 50 years of the UJ Choir. The University of Johannesburg Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) commemorates five decades of exceptional music-makinghttps://arts.uj.ac.za/uj-choir/ (Drink Responsibly) Subscribe for insider access to our wine collection https://shop.molisana.co.za/index.php?route=account/login Shop our collection shop.molisana.co.zaEmail: [email protected] Twitter: @inmykitchenpod Instagram: @inmykitchenpod
Oct 3, 2024
54 min
Episode 21: Currying the Country
Episode 21: Currying the CountryI’ll bring the wine: In conversation with Tim Atkin, MW about his 2024 South Africa report. He makes several points: the sustainability of the industry, why 100 points, what keeps him coming back every yearTim interview: 09:33-27:45To purchase the report, where more detail can be found, visit www.timatkin.comMake it Pop: Currying on in a carpool car-aoke with Ishay Govender, author of Curry Stories & Recipes across South Africa, published by Human & Rosseau - an imprint of NB PublishersIshay Interview: 36:37-45:17More on the author Ishay Govender - https://www.ishaygovender.com/The Dish: Toasting to 25 years of Tokara, a conversation about regenerative agriculture with viticulturist Aidan Morton, the incredible housing investment for Tokara’s valued team with GM Karl Lambour and 25 years of storied winemaking with winemaker, Stuart Botha Talking to Tokara at lunch at Marble in Johannesburg: 49:20-60:07Visit tokara.com(Drink Responsibly) Subscribe for insider access to our wine collection https://shop.molisana.co.za/index.php?route=account/loginShop our collection shop.molisana.co.zaEmail: [email protected] Twitter: @inmykitchenpod Instagram: @inmykitchenpod
Sep 11, 2024
1 hr 7 min
Episode 20: The Full Prayer at Tesselaarsdal
Episode 20: The Full PrayerI’ll bring the wine: In conversation Berene Sauls, founder and proprietor of Tesselaarsdal who did the full prayer hoping to reach water with a heart of gold Subscribe for insider access to our wine collection https://shop.molisana.co.za/index.php?route=account/login Shop our collection shop.molisana.co.zaVisit https://tesselaarsdalwines.co.za/Make it Pop: Married at First Sight Mzansi. From strangers to spouses. Is it compatibility or spice for tv?The Dish: The Cuvée Club and the Running Somms on the run to keep girls in school with support and a generous donation of care and personal care products The Dish extra scoop: preparing for the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Protege Programme Auction. An online-only auction running that opens on Tuesday, 10 September at 08:00 and closes from 18:00 on Monday, 7 October 2024Register https://www.capewinemakersguild.com/supporting-the-industry/ (Drink Responsibly) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @inmykitchenpod Instagram: @inmykitchenpod
Sep 3, 2024
33 min
Episode 19: Giving Flowers
Episode 19: Giving FlowersI’ll bring the wine: In conversation Nongcebo Langa the winemaker at Delheim Wine Estate, the 2023 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year Award at Modern Tailor in Rosebank Subscribe for insider access to our wine collection Member LoginShop our collection shop.molisana.co.zaVisit Delheim Wines | Worth the journeyI’ll bring the wine: Pinot Noir Day with Creation Wines, Nkululeko Mkhwanazi and The Cuvée Club at The Shortmarket Club in Johannesburg Make it Pop: Is Love Blind UK? Love is Blind on Netflix has mesmerised us body and soul The Dish: The Cuvée Club and the Running Somms on the run to keep girls in school with support and a generous donation of care and personal care products Instagram @the_cuvees_club(Drink Responsibly) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @inmykitchenpod Instagram: @inmykitchenpod
Aug 28, 2024
29 min
Episode 18: On August and a Warm Winter Menu
Episode 19: On August and Warm Winter Menus I’ll bring the wine: In conversation Harry Overvoorde, founder of Vinosity as 44 Stanley prepares to welcome 15 women winemakers for the inaugural Wine 44 festival  📍 Wine44 - Women’s Edition at @vinositysa at @44_stanleyavenue  📆 Sat Aug 3, 11:00 - Sat Aug 3, 16:00  🎟️ @quicket and includes a @riedel_official glass https://www.quicket.co.za/events/268350-wine-44-the-womens-edition/#/ 👀 Keep an eye on @inmykitchenpod’s reel for details on how you can win tickets for you and a friend  Shop the story shop.molisana.co.za Make it Pop: An Indian Winter, a six course menu by Chef James Diack at Basalt at The Peech. Designed while he recovered from knee surgery with the potential to reignite dining in Johannesburg  The Dish: A Day of play at Stepping Stones Children’s Hospice in Randhart. They provide holistic palliative care to patients whose life-limiting conditions no longer respond to curative treatment. They provide families with support, both during and after the journey. Stepping Stone Hospice & Care Services is an independent, community-driven organisation and the first-ever service of its kind in the Greater Alberton area of Ekurhuleni.  For more information or to share your contribution visit steppingstonehospice.co.za  (Drink Responsibly)  Email: [email protected]  Twitter: @inmykitchenpod  Instagram: @inmykitchenpod
Jul 29, 2024
37 min
Lalela, Hear Our Stories
Episode 18: Lalela, Hear Our Stories I’ll bring the wine: In conversation with the founders of Lalela Wines, Wade Sander and Natasha Williams. Wade is the winemaker at Brunia and Natasha is the winemaker at Hasher Family Estate as well as the founder of Lelie van Saron Read more about their stories https://news.wine.co.za/news.aspx?NEWSID=42915 Shop the story shop.molisana.co.za Visit bruniawines.co.za Visit Vinosity.co.za Make it Pop: Cowboy Carter lights up the juke joint. How the 27 songs on Beyoncé’s album illuminate a 27 year career as a student of art and music The Dish: Mmakgabo Mmapula Helen Sibid’s Ntlo e Tsamayang at the UJ Art Gallery. A transformative walkabout wine a South African art luminary with co curator Gabriel Bastf and Prof. Kim Berman Visit arts.uj.ac.za (Drink Responsibly) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @inmykitchenpod Instagram: @inmykitchenpod
Apr 17, 2024
38 min
Episode 17: Discernment
Episode 17: Discernment I’ll bring the wine: Renowned wine authority, Tim Atkin, MW released his 11th South Africa Report, a 319 page love letter to South African rugby, wine and weather. We also consider his career as a wine writer and what inspires him to discover, explore and discern! On a sunny Johannesburg day, we journeyed from the legend of the year Le Riche, to the red winemaker of the year, Raats Family Wines, to the young winemaker of the year, Tim’s cup runneth over: http://www.timatkin.com/ Make it Pop: Alexander Jarvis delivers the line of the Year: “discernment, I do believe you don’t.” Selling the OC splits the neighbourhood right down the middle The Dish: The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Protege Programme is the best in class (Drink Responsibly) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @inmykitchenpod Instagram: @inmykitchenpod
Oct 11, 2023
33 min
Episode 16. What Believing Looks Like
Episode 16: This is what believing looks like I’ll bring the wine: Renowned wine authority, Tim Atkin, MW released his tenth South Africa Report. At Strauss and Co in Johannesburg, we journeyed from the Cellar Door at Benguela Cove, to Mitchell’s Plain with Brookdale Winemaker, Kiara Scott and a dinner he shared with dynamic young winemakers in Franschhoek To explore the report: http://www.timatkin.com/ Make it Pop: Dreamgirl, Sheryl Lee Ralph’s dedicated efforts since the 1970’s culminated in an Emmy win for her role in Quinta Bronson’s Abott Elementary as teacher, Barbara Howard. Beyond the goosebump giving rendition of Diane Reeve’s Endangered Species, she reminded us to “never, ever, ever give up on you.” The Dish: Catstreet hosted a moving fashion show at Meyersdal Eco Estate, in honour of its late founder and in support of Stepping Stone Hospice and Care Services. This ‘philosophy of care’ radiated through the support of Sugarbird Distillery, Graham Beck Family Wines, Steenberg and all who supported #CatstreetCares through their elegance and extravagance (Drink Responsibly) Email: [email protected] Twitter: @inmykitchenpod Instagram: @inmykitchenpod
Sep 18, 2022
29 min
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