As astonishing as new mushrooms blooming into life have been the generous kindness of the South African public to breast cancer survivors in 2020! Together a record amount for breast cancer survivors was raised! Despite a pandemic, lockdowns and financial hardships in the year of Covid-19, South Africans have very generously contributed a record R692 784 for […] More
17 March is St Patrick’s Day. Thankfully it happens every year and lasts the whole day. It’s a day where we all celebrate being a little bit Irish – be it in blood or in spirit. The fact that St Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world is just one way in which we […] More
Celebrate National Chilli Day on the 23rd of February with this incredible recipe with cashrew nuts, mushrooms and – of course – a good dose of chilli! Some like it hot, some like it mild, some like it on top of a baked potato and some prefer it without beans – but however you like […] More
Although these are the perfect day-after solution for when you’ve made a large roast with leftovers to spare, you can also roast a smaller piece of pork for the sole purpose of making these sandwiches. Serve at room temperature at any time of day, any season, any occasion – they’re always a winner (knife and […] More
14 February is recognised internationally as the day on which love in all its forms is celebrated. With a frenzy, lovers race to purchase boutiques of roses to gain more affection from their partner, however many a dual is had at the point of purchase as each year roses are in short supply due to […] More
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
We all know that there’s really no need for a pizza day because, well, who does not love a good pizza (nearly) every day? But hey, since it’s 2021 and we’re in need of any reason to celebrate, we’re here to tell you that 9 February is National Pizza Day. Even better, we’ve got a […] More
Get cooking now to celebrate National Pie Day on the 23rd of January! Who doesn’t love a good pie and if it’s not only delicious but a healthier option, there’s no reason for us to not tuck in! We’ve picked a great recipe with butternut, mushrooms and nuts to put a gourmet spin on the […] More
Overweight South Africans can reduce their risks to Covid-19. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) more than 53.8% – more than half – of South Africa’s adults are overweight or obese. And this is not just weight gain during the Covid lockdowns. Research dating back to 2016 indicated that the prevalence of our population […] More
When hunger strikes, whip up these tikka masala tacos for lunch. Assembling them is a breeze, and their creamy spiciness is the perfect match for the Spier Signature Chenin Blanc. Run out of fish? No problimo! The tikka marinade is incredibly versatile: you can use it with chicken or pork instead. While you enjoy that […] More
The Spier Signature Chardonnay/Pinot Noir was simply made for summertime sipping. Unpretentious, beautifully balanced and full of flair, it marries strawberry and apple flavours with a crisp finish. While delightful at brunch, on a picnic, or alone with a good book, the Spier winemaking team also recommends combining it with fresh strawberries and thyme to […] More
Are you cooking up a storm this festive season? With Christmas and NYE just around the corner, I am sure you will also have lots of family around as the festive season always brings everyone together enjoying a glass of wine, while having conversation over great food. Cook up something different and exciting this year […] More