Thursday, the 22nd of August
The 2013 Young Wine Champions
The heavy rains of the past couple of days did not put a damper on the 2013 SA Young Wine Show Award Ceremony, held at Org de Rac in the Swartland on Thursday. A 350 strong crowd, dominated by some of South Africa’s leading winemakers, viticulturist and wine marketers, braved the heavy rains and gathered in a white marque tent, all hoping to be crowned a South African Wine Champion. [read more]
The Differences in Chinese Cuisine.
Chinese cuisine is more than spring rolls and fried rice, it’s a cuisine full of tradition and rich heritage with many styles and regional differences in preparation and use of ingredients. [read more]
This is not a joke: Restaurant opens position for Water Sommelier
Ladies and gents, set your eye roll to its highest setting. Los Angeles restaurant Ray’s & Stark Bar has a new water menu with more than 20 different “varietals of water from around the world,” according to a press release. Oh, and there’s a water tasting menu for $12. [read more]
Top 10 most expensive wines in the world
Wine-Searcher.com, a famous wine pricing database, has published its latest list of the world’s most expensive wines.. [read more]
Wednesday, the 21st of August
The Beginner’s Guide to Wine
If you’re at the beginning of a journey of wine discovery then this infographic from Wine Investment is the perfect start. [read more]
There is a Dating Site for Gluten-Free Singles
Are there really that many gluten-free singles out there? The creators of GlutenfreeSingles seem to think so. The dating site is specifically designed to take the burden out of finding a gluten-free mate. [read more]
The Health Benefits of Asparagus!
In Ayurvedic cooking, ?#?asparagus? is considered a perfectly balanced vegetable as it is suitable for all doshas (vatta, pitta, kapha) [read more]
Researchers emerge from Mars experiment
Six researchers have spent the past four months living in a small dome on a barren Hawaii lava field at 2 400m, trying to figure out what foods astronauts might eat on Mars and during deep-space missions. [read more]
Tuesday, the 20th of August
Trying to save could be making SA fat
Price is the key factor for most South Africans when shopping for food, according to a study released by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) on Tuesday. [read more]
The 5 Biggest Vodka Myths
Not even close. The spirit reflects where it comes from and what it was distilled from. “Traditional-style vodkas, primarily from Eastern Europe, are much more assertive, robust and celebrate their raw ingredients,” says Abou-Ganim, while “the West produces a much softer, more approachable vodka.” [read more]
Why airline food tastes so bland
MSNBC reports that maybe it’s not the food that’s so bad, rather our perception of it. As it turns out, there’s a scientific reason why food is less savory at 30 000 feet. [read more]
Best invention ever! – Just-Add-Water Beer
Beer is a pain to bring along on hiking trips. It’s heavy to carry, especially when you’re stocking up for a real rager by the campfire. Pat’s Backcountry Beverages has a solution: a just-add-water beer concentrate and an easy-to-carry carbonation system. [read more]
Monday, the 19th of August
Sumsaré 5 year old brandy hits the scene
A brand new potstill has hit the local brandy scene. Sumsaré Wines has recently released their 5 year old Potketel Brandewijn. Hailing from historically significant Robertson, we caught up with 7th generation farmer and brandy maker Danie Erasmus about the new arrival. [read more]
Coke Defends Safety Of Aspartame in their Products
Coca-Cola plans to run its first ad defending the safety of artificial sweeteners on Wednesday, a move that comes as the company looks to stem declining sales of diet soda. [read more]
Woolies set to stop selling crayfish
The sale of crayfish at certain restaurants and shops is under question as poaching contributes to a dwindling number of the crustacean, the Sunday Times reported. [read more]
This is how bad sugar really is for us!
A study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications puts forth shocking new claims about the detrimental effects of sugar intake at levels currently considered safe. [read more]
