Cozy up with a flavour-packed pizza and a glass of Spier Wine this winter. The Spier team have crafted the ultimate pizza recipe, so you don’t have to venture out in the cold for your hot-out-the-oven pizza fix. Recreate pizza perfection in the comfort of your own kitchen whilst sipping on a glass of your […] More
What makes a good food and wine combination? The aim is for the food and wine to bring out the best flavours and textures of the other, with neither dominating the taste or detracting from the experience as a whole. Matching quality with quality is also important, the finest ingredients for both are paramount. This […] More
Always leaning towards the unconventional with a playful attitude, Monkey Shoulder Scotch Whisky is bringing great scotch to a new generation! Celebrated annually on the 27th of July, Monkey Shoulder has crafted the Blazing Monkey Cocktail to commemorate National Scotch Day. It’s a day when Monkey Shoulder wants to recognise the craft that goes into the creation […] More
In celebration of having just launched their new menu, which you can read about here, the President Hotel‘s new Executive Chef Philip Alcock is sharing one of his favourite recipes from the menu! These Thai Fish Cakes are seriously delicious, with a crispy coating and tasty dipping sauce, and surprizingly simple to make. Fresh and flavourful, they […] More
Concluding the culinary journey in Paris, the capital of France (29 July) When Le Tour de France ends in Paris, there should most definitely be a celebration with the quintessential French dish, Coq au Vin (chicken in red wine with onions and bacon)! Coq au vin Ingredients: 200 grams rindless bacon, cut into lardons 3 […] More
Norman Heath, Executive Chef at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, loves trying new things. His mind was set on the leftover orange peel from the orange juice, made fresh daily for the breakfast buffet. To Norman it was obvious to reuse and recycle the orange peel, pits and pith to make marmalade. Everyday 20kgs of […] More
Ever wondered how and why margarine was first invented? Flora Margarine’s heritage is largely linked to health care and was first developed as a direct response to the growing need for a heart-friendly alternative to butter and lard. A well-balanced, nutritious diet includes healthy fats; margarine provides essential fatty acids, nutrients that your body needs […] More
You don’t have to show your love with extravagant gifts on Father’s Day. Why not put your time and money into something a little more heartfelt this year? Sharing a meal and quality time with Dad is a great why to show your appreciation. That’s why Spier has shared this recipe for the occasion. Cook […] More
Reyka vodka have unveiled a recipe for their New Earth cocktail, the ideal drink for a cold winter’s night! A product of the Icelandic town of Borgarnes, Reyka Vodka makes the most of Iceland’s resources to give it its smooth taste and silky finish. Using nearby glacier spring water and lava rocks as a natural filtration system, […] More
The 9th of April is one of our favourite days of the year! If you don’t know why, we’ll shout it from the rooftops: It’s International Gin & Tonic Day! To celebrate this wonderful occasion, we thought we’d inspire you with four incredible gin & tonic recipes that will impress your friends and elevate your […] More
With the days still long and the mercury still soaring, it’s little wonder that Spier Executive Chef Lolli Heyns’s go-to varietal is Chenin Blanc. “Chenin is a refreshing varietal that can be made in completely different styles – and it goes really well with summer foods,” she explains as she welcomes us into the kitchen […] More
One off my favorite curries are butter chicken curry. For me this is the something anyone can attempt at home, it’s a good start for beginners if you are learning about spices as curries are quite complex and have many ingredient and can be quite a big task for the first timer. Search your local […] More