Sometimes the plan falls apart so something better can emerge. A reflection on how to adapt when plans change, flowing rather than forcing, and discovering beauty in the unexpected.

Some things are written in books. Others are written into our hands. On recipes, memory, migration and the quiet inheritance of culture.

The most meaningful conversations rarely follow the script. They happen around unhurried tables, over wine and shared meals—when we slow down, listen a little longer, and allow something real to emerge.

Some places impress you. Others remember you. This journal explores luxury hospitality beyond impeccable service—revealing why the places we return to are the ones that make us feel expected long before we arrive.

Three unexpected connections. One table. One quiet realization: perhaps the invitation was never the wine. A reflection on the art of gathering, where wine, hospitality and meaningful conversations become the beginning of extraordinary friendships.

Discover how wine, meaningful conversation, music and hospitality transform ordinary gatherings into unforgettable experiences through the lens of From My Table™, a journal by Liz Ogumbo.

A reflection on wine, hospitality and the power of gathering around the table. Discover why meaningful experiences matter more than ever. Alternative: Wine is never just about what's in the glass. A reflection on hospitality, connection and the art of gathering by Cultural Architect Liz Ogumbo.

Why does wine taste different sometimes? It’s not your imagination—it’s your DNA, your hormones, your mood… even your dinner plate! Learn why your taste buds keep changing.

Have you ever been on a tropical vacation and noticed how you’re suddenly more relaxed (or maybe sunburned)?That’s what climate does to wine

In the realm of wine appreciation, few tools are as revered and essential as the decanter. This elegant vessel not only serves a functional

Besides being that sustainable practice we should all have adapted by now, repurposing your wine bottles is a creative outlet through which

As I observe wine drinkers transporting their precious bottles in random paper or plastic bags, I can't help but wonder. With both...

I’m not clear about how we got from 2.2 ounces to 15.2 ounces, however according to a study published in the British Medical Journal,...

Liz Ogumbo transforms her lockdown realities into a digital lockdown concert series to launch on Platform ZA this 28th Feb 2021.

My emotions were hovering all over the place but I could not pin point whatever evoked these feelings as I lay helplessly, feeling sorry for

While the wine’s vintage represents the year in which the grapes that were used to craft that wine were grown and harvested, understanding v

Generally, corks preserve the properties of wine over time and ensure that it develops correctly in the bottle while preventing entry of lar

While wine has been described as a window into places, cultures and times, geographers have realised that the same grape grown in different

In the Middle Ages, skirts were generally very high-waisted, running all the way from the bust to the ankles just until the late sixties ..

The first time I had lamb in South Africa, my palate was singing praises. These days, I get to savour it at least once a week if nothing els