• As foodies we’re always looking for something delicious to enjoy – including on hikes and while camping. If you’re worried about adding extra weight to your pack, Cape Town’s very own Mama Alles has got you covered with easy and lightweight dehydrated meals. We got cooking with Mama Cat herself to get the lowdown on just a few of the delicious and nutritious snacks, spreads and dinners they have to offer. Also read: Desert countries to visit: 5 things to do in Morocco Jolof Rice Jolof Rice is a flavourful dish that brings the spicy and savoury flavours of Nigeria to…

    Thabiso Molonyama’s ‘Nimbus Moon’ cocktail announced as winner of the Africa region! A South African cocktail mixologist will celebrate his 33rd birthday in Scotland later this month, after winning an exclusive three-night Black Label experience with Johnnie Walker. Pretoria’s Thabiso Molonyama, founder of The Everyday Bar, joined bartenders from across the world in getting creative and sharing an Instagram post of their own signature Johnnie Walker Black Label cocktail, explaining why the spirit works perfectly in the serve. With over 200 entries across 47 countries, Molonyama’s serve, Nimbus Moon, was selected as the African winner, with three other winners from Asia and Australasia, South and Central America and…

    De Rustica Olive Estate won both the ‘Best in Class’ and the ‘Absolute Best Olive Oil’ medals at the EVOOLEUM Awards in Spain this week, demonstrating that South African Extra Virgin Olive Oil is not only of the highest quality but also capable of competing at the most prestigious international level. The EVOOLEUM competition, one of the world’s largest and most stringent olive oil competitions, evaluates and judges extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) from all over the world. This year, a panel of 26 judges from ten countries blind-tasted nearly 1 000 samples from dozens of global producers, with South…

    Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your mom just how much she means to you. Take her out to her favourite restaurant, plan a fun activity or simply spend time with her doing something she loves. You can catch up on each other’s lives, reminisce about old memories and make new ones. Whether it’s at her favourite restaurant or a new spot you’ve been meaning to try, a fun day out is a great way to show your appreciation for all she does. Here are some fantastic ways to spoil your mom on Mother’s Day this year. A…

    Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and mothers truly deserve the world! Why not spoil your mother with a limited edition, curated bottle of Roku Japanese Gin, beautifully packaged using a traditional Japanese gift-wrapping method – furoshiki – in an eco-friendly silk string bag with eye catching floral prints? Making it not only one of its kind this year but also the perfect gift for mom. Roku, translating to the word ‘six’ in Japanese, is a crafted gin created with six botanicals sourced from Japan. These high-quality botanicals, harvested from the best growing areas in Japan each season, include…