The festive season is wonderful, but it can also be very busy. Your focus should be more on relaxing than on food that needs a great fuss. That’s why Spier Wine Estate is coming to your rescue with a quick and delicious recipe that you can serve at a cocktail party or as a starter […] More
It’s Cherry Time – pun intended. Cavemen loved them, the Greeks praised them. The humble cherry is bringing the cheer this year, because when you think Christmas, you think red, right? Red cherries. We’re blessed to be able to have a summery Christmas, because this means we can enjoy refreshing cocktails by the pool. Move […] More
Healthy and delicious. The folks at Day to Day want to take the stress out of meal planning – what to make, when to shop for ingredients, is it healthy enough?? Find inspiring, healthy recipes on their website. No fuss. Their yummy roast chicken legume feta bowl recipe is our favourite. Here’s how to make […] More
With the 2019 Rugby World Cup in full swing, it means a lot of things for a lot of people. For some it means watching whatever game is on with intensity and passion. For some it means watching when South Africa (whooohooo!) is playing. For some (me) it means deciding what snacks can I eat […] More
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
When we were trying to come up with an alternative to the same-old-same-old “let’s have a braai on Heritage Day” thing (we had a braai too, but that’s another story), we chatted about what food we all grew up with. For the Joburgers, it was during the summer holidays at the coast, for the Durbanites […] More
The saying is sun’s out, braai’s out, right? Right? Anyway, the sun is out and so are we – with Windhoek Beer in hand (and food) and ready for summer. We’re a big fan of burgers, because everyone can get involved in making theirs, their perfect meal. We marinated the beef patties and giant mushrooms […] More
The complex infusions of cultures, races, and languages is what makes South Africa a wonderfully unusual place to live in. Hendrick’s Gin, with its infusions of rosewater and cucumber is an unusual gin, so it’s very fitting that they shine the spotlight on their newest variant, Midsummer Solstice. The Hendrick’s Gin Midsummer Solstice is a […] More
Hennessy Cognac is one of the most celebrated and sophisticated spirits in the world. Produced in the Cognac region of France, this twice-distilled cognac is made from Ugni Blanc grapes and is enjoyed with a mixer as a long drink. As we head towards the festive season, it is worth adding sipping on cognac cocktails […] More
Inverroche Distillery produces luxury brands of handcrafted liquor that includes: The Fynbos Collection consisting of Gin Classic, Gin Verdant and Gin Amber, the Creative Collection, African Blackstrap Rum Aged 7 Years, Limestone Rum Aged 10 Years, Botanique Brandy Liqueur, Café Coco Rum Liqueur, Marmalade Gin Liqueur and Coco Carissa. To mark World Coffee Day on […] More
Spier Wine Estate’s Seaward Chardonnay is making waves. The lightly-wooded wine has aromas of ruby grapefruit, mango and citrus with undertones of raw almond and a creamy palate of fresh citrus and nectarine notes with vanilla on the finish. As with all good white wines, pair it with white meats, seafood and creamy pasta dishes […] More
The Midsummer Solstice by Hendrick’s Gin is a small batch, limited-edition gin by Master Distiller Ms. Lesley Gracie, inspired by the everlasting mystery of nature’s most effervescent blooms. This innovative expression sees the original Hendrick’s recipe instilled with a secret selection of floral essences that enhances the liquid’s existing botanical bouquet. The Midsummer Solstice is […] More