World-class gins, decadent chocolates, this is the recipe for a luxurious afternoon! By popular demand, Cape Town Gin and Hippolytas Chocolate are back with another luxury gin and chocolate pairing experience! On the 27 April, these two proudly South African brands are joining forces to take you on a sensorial journey, complete with artisanal chocolates, pralines, world-class gins, and intriguing backstories on the brands. Make your day off into the me-day you deserve by indulging in rich flavours, aromas, and intriguing backgrounds on these two local brands. (Don’t forget to buy yourself a little treat on the way out). So…
Pork T-bone steak with sriracha-flavoured butter Give beef a break and serve these tasty Pork T-bone steaks, grilled and finished with rich sriracha butter. Don’t forget the braaibroodjies…
With winter at our doorstep, warm and hearty food such as stews and soups will likely make its way onto the dinner menu in many households more often. You might have encountered recipes calling for either stock or broth and wondered if you could use them interchangeably. While these two ingredients are often used similarly, some key differences can affect the outcome of your dish. Ingredients The biggest difference between stock and broth lies in their main ingredients. Broth is typically made from meat, while stock is usually made from bones. READ MORE: Hints and tips for a great stock…
Research has proved that a healthy gut is the secret to a healthy life. The good news is that it’s within reach with the help of beneficial bacteria…
Stand the chance to win a hamper from ClemenGold® worth R1500 this Mother’s Day! Congratulations to our winner Elize Wallis! Moms, grannies, carers and big sisters deserve a special treat for the love and attention they’re so selflessly showering on the next generation. Make ClemenGold® your language of love this Mother’s Day. ClemenGold® has become a household name for mums who show their love by means of the healthy and fun lunchboxes they pack, for fitness and outdoors enthusiasts who crave a quick energy boost, or those who, during a busy day at the office, need a moment of sunshine.…
If you’re a fan of spicy food and cosy modern vibes, you’re in for a treat at Hacienda Coastal Mexican. Even though you’ll experience the authentic flavours and…
Baking soda is a versatile ingredient with numerous uses outside of cooking. This common household item excels in cleaning and deodorizing because it can get rid of stubborn stains, bad odors, and clean hard-to-reach places like the oven, microwave, and tile grout. Baking soda is accessible and reasonably priced, a container is always useful to have on hand. Here are few household uses for this ingredient which will therefore help you save some money: Garbage odour eliminator Due to the decomposing waste they contain, full trash bags frequently have a foul smell. If the odour is very foul, it may…
Autumn is a wonderful time to explore the picturesque towns of Paarl and Wellington in Cape Town. As the vineyards complete their grape harvest, the surrounding landscape transforms…
Matt Manning, chef and owner of Grub & Vine, Culture Wine Bar, the Chef’s Studio and the Blue Room shares some of the food trends we can expect to see over the next few months. Less Fine Dining, More Refined Dining Three years may have passed since the pandemic, but some of the behaviours it catalysed have far-reaching tentacles, and one of these is a move away from fine dining. Following the pandemic, fine dining establishments were hardest hit, for two main reasons: 1) tourism took a knock and 2) people were more cash-conscious and preferred reconnecting in a…
Dates are a chewy, sweet fruit that you may have spotted more often on grocery store shelves in the last few weeks. That’s because dates are often eaten…