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  • The Fiery Classic: The Whiskey and Ginger with ANGOSTURA

    Set your spirit on fire this June with the Whiskey and Ginger cocktail; a firm favourite around the world for more than two hundred years. First appearing in an American cocktail book from the late 1800s titled, “The Mixicologist” by C.F. Lawlor, the Whiskey and Ginger is a simple build-and-stir cocktail perfect for the cooler […] More

  • A perfect Dark Storm with an Italian Twist by Sanpellegrino

    A spicy twist on a Dark & Stormy, bringing the ginger flavours of the Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Ginger Beer to the forefront and using Jim Beam bourbon instead of rum. The secret ingredient here is a cordial smashed together by Bartender Ryan Ontong of Fable in Cape Town. I did an acid-adjusted ginger and […] More

  • Bitter / Sweet – Creating the Perfect Balance with Cape Town Gin

    Whether you’re starting at home with the classics or behind a bar with more complex recipes, the sweet and sour balance is the cornerstone of basic mixology. You simply can’t have one without the other. When starting out, the base spirit is always the inspiration behind the combination of ingredients. Bitter and sour components then […] More

  • Chicken Curry with Avocado Sambals Recipe

    Avo-tar your life! It’s the circle of life, people claim. But with all its ups and downs, surely it’s more an oval of life. Optimistically, the gently undulating avocado of life. Because once you’ve navigated all the curves, the inner reward is always spectacular. And life really needs some buttering up come winter, when luckily […] More

  • Thick Vegetable Soup with Avocado Recipe

    Avo-tar your life! It’s the circle of life, people claim. But with all its ups and downs, surely it’s more an oval of life. Optimistically, the gently undulating avocado of life. Because once you’ve navigated all the curves, the inner reward is always spectacular. And life really needs some buttering up come winter, when luckily […] More

  • Baked Mushroom Bowls with Swiss Chard Mash Recipe

    Mushroom deliciousness for your next meal; and easy on the budget too! Mushrooms have gained some popularity in recent years with a general movement towards a healthier lifestyle. These friendly fungi are packed with health benefits and are incredibly versatile no matter your skills in the kitchen. We’ve found a recipe that will not only […] More

  • The Brandy Sour [Recipe] and its Royal Heritage with Angostura

    The Brandy Sour cocktail is famous across the world, a beloved evening cocktail with royal origins! The Brandy Sour dates back to the early fifties where King Farouk of Egypt, a cocktail enthusiast, would travel the world chasing the next best flavor. In his travels he stopped off on the island of Cyprus and fell […] More

  • Lentil & Mushroom Stew on Butter Bean Mash Recipe

    It’s National Vegetarian Week from 10 – 15 May! National Vegetarian Week encourages us, for just one week, to put a spotlight on delicious vegetable-centred meals. We all know we should be eating more vegetables and less meat, fish and dairy, for both our bodies and the planet and now is the time to explore […] More

  • Mushroom & Lemon Risotto Recipe

    It’s National Vegetarian Week from 10 – 15 May! National Vegetarian Week encourages us, for just one week, to put a spotlight on delicious vegetable-centred meals. We all know we should be eating more vegetables and less meat, fish and dairy, for both our bodies and the planet and now is the time to explore […] More

  • Fully Loaded Breakfast Tacos Recipe

    It’s National Vegetarian Week from 10 – 15 May! National Vegetarian Week encourages us, for just one week, to put a spotlight on delicious vegetable-centred meals. We all know we should be eating more vegetables and less meat, fish and dairy, for both our bodies and the planet and now is the time to explore […] More

  • Buttons & Beans on Toast Recipe

    It’s National Vegetarian Week from 10 – 15 May! National Vegetarian Week encourages us, for just one week, to put a spotlight on delicious vegetable-centred meals. We all know we should be eating more vegetables and less meat, fish and dairy, for both our bodies and the planet and now is the time to explore […] More

  • Our favourite Cocktails with Malfy Gin

    What’s a party without gin? Malfy Gin embodies the essence of ‘La Dolce Vita’. It is the perfect drink to serve at your parties to impress your guests and delight them with incredible cocktails. Here are some of our favourite cocktail recipes that are perfect when sitting back and relaxing or when hosting friends for […] More