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  • SA Hospitality Honoured at Inaugural Luxe 100 Best Awards

    On 1 November 2022 the first annual Luxe 100 Best Awards Ceremony, celebrating the best of South African hospitality, took place at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. The Luxe 100 Best was introduced following the success of the Luxe Restaurant Awards. Now in its 4th year, the prestigious Awards Ceremony honour the finest contributions to […] More

  • Summer Boozy Milkshake Recipe with Luckybird Drinks

    Welcome to this Sort Of recipe. Why Sort Of? Because we don’t really have quantities for you. It’s more like… inspiration. It really depends on your taste. So mix it up the way you like it and let us know how it goes! Luckybird comes to you from the makers of Sir Fruit, South Africa’s #1 […] More

  • Craigellachie Whisky introduces its taste profile through a 6-part dinner experience

    Craigellachie Whisky held an intimate dinner experience at Marabi Club in the hub of Johannesburg’s downtown scene last week Thursday, the 24th of March 2021. Marabi was transformed into an oasis for the Craigellachie Dinner Experience – dressed in wildflowers and oak toned decor, transporting guests to a unique brand incubation. The award-winning scotch rebels […] More

  • The Blue Cookbook – a Selection of free sustainable Seafood Recipes

    Assortment of top chefs combine for sustainable seafood cookbook – counting our very own celebrity Chef Siba Mtongana. The collaboration aims to encourage shoppers to make the best environmental choice when buying the seafood they love! The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) – an environmental not-for-profit – is launching its first FREE sustainable seafood cookbook in […] More

  • The Calm Water Co.: A more sustainable Alternative!

    Calm Natural Mineral Water originates from the pristine slopes of the Cederberg mountain range! The business was conceptualised a year ago and launched during lock-down, making the best out of a bad situation and bringing a new concept to our shores: Water in a can! The water is naturally filtered through layers of Cape Sandstone […] More

  • BOS Brands launches Fruit Icys to add Fun to Summer 

    The makers of BOS Ice Tea, celebrating their 10th birthday this month, have a fun new product for you to enjoy this summer.  BOS Fruit Icys are a healthy freeze-at-home fruit ice confection. Made with a combination of organic rooibos and real fruit juice with no added sugar or preservatives, they are a dairy-free refreshing […] More

  • Wild Mushroom and Windhoek Beer Stroganoff Recipe

    Life’s all about defining your priorities. And comfort food is right up there for me. It doesn’t just make my tastebuds happy – it’s a way to bring people together and make them happy too. As 1 October was World Vegetarian Day and its World Vegetarian Awareness month, we took one of the ultimate meaty […] More

  • Nature’s Source Kale, Corn Spinach & Savoury Granola Salad Recipe

    Bokomo Nature’s Source range of mueslis are tasty morning morsels making breakfast a breeze for South African families. Made from wholesome rolled oats, nuts, fruit pieces and seeds, there are three different ranges: Nature’s Source Luxury, Nature’s Source Crunch and Nature’s Source Benefit. These brilliant breakfast treats comes in an array of fantastic flavours too […] More

  • When should I send back a Bottle of Wine in a Restaurant?

    Eben Bezuidenhoud is the founder of Independent Sommelier, a company that helps restaurants and consumers alike to enjoy the innovative and diverse realm of wine. He consults for restaurants, hotels and private clients. I can see the picture. You’re out at a great restaurant and the evening has kicked off great. So to keep the […] More

  • Getting cheesy, chocolatey, and fruity with Hirsch’s Homestore

    Over the last two weeks, we’ve had the joy of partnering with Hirsch’s Homestore to trial a few of their products. They challenged us to showcase what their LG Microwave, Bosch Juicer and Russel Hobbs Slow Cooker were all about. Oozy, boozy choc-banana koek in the LG NeoChef microwave. The 25l LG NeoChef Microwave is a […] More

  • Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year Crowned

    On Wednesday 5 September, after a thrilling final, Unilever Food Solutions crowned their 2018 Chef of the Year winners. Held in five categories – Senior, Junior, Team of 4, High Tea and Rise Up – the Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year is the oldest culinary competition in South Africa, and in its 40 […] More