You may have seen the unique six-sided Roku Gin bottle in stores, but do you know the story behind it? We were lucky enough to step into the world of Roku Gin and experience their rich history firsthand. ROKU whisked us away to Angora Stud Farm where we got to immerse ourselves in Japanese culture and the stories that make up Roku Gin’s legacy to find out more. How it started The House of Suntory – Roku Gin’s founding company – found its success in creating award-winning whisky. Founder Shinjiro Torii dreamed of creating “original Japanese Spirits the whole world can…
For those who aren’t sure, hors d’oeuvres are small, savoury dishes that are served before a meal or as a starter. They are usually finger food, meaning that…
Have you ever wanted to make your own chocolate? Artichoc Creative Cafe in Stellenbosch is offering just that. In this 2 hour chocolate workshop, you’ll create your own chocolate masterpieces. It’s a fun activity for kids and adults alike! You’ll learn all the tips and tricks to temper chocolate, melting, pouring and filling chocolate moulds. The best part? You can decorate your chocolate bars however you’d like to create something truly unique – and delicious. Plus you’ll get to learn all about how cocoa beans are farmed and processed as well as receive a full tasting introduction. If you’re a…
The first step to cooking more delicious and healthy meals at home is a fully stocked food cupboard. Especially on days when you aren’t able to get to…
Another of South Africa’s top fine-dining restaurants has made it onto the sought-after 50 Best Discovery List. Chef Ryan Cole’s, Salsify at the Roundhouse, has been rated among some of the best restaurants to discover in the world. “It’s an incredible honour to be recognised among some of the best newly discovered restaurants in the world,” says Ryan. “It’s a credit to the entire Salsify team who put so much effort – every day – to make our guests’ experience so memorable.” Opened in 2018, Salsify is located at the historic national monument, The Roundhouse. With sweeping views of the…
Another win for South African chefs! Thinus Van Der Westhuizen – the head chef at 99 Sushi Bar in Abu Dhabi – is the fourth South African chef…
Have you heard of tablescaping? Essentially, it’s the online trend of beautifully-decorated tables for dinner parties or entertaining guests. Since the festive season is approaching, and in turn an increase in entertaining, we thought that we’d break down the art of dressing your table. Why is tablescaping different to setting the table? Tablescaping is arranging your table in a creative manner in order to create a certain mood or theme. It can be done for large, lavish affairs and more intimate gatherings alike, as tablescaping is adaptable and only limited by the imagination of its curator. Additionally, despite some of…
Chicken and tomato salad Keen for a braai? Well this is the perfect side dish! It’s kid-friendly and oh so easy to make. Try this Chicken and tomato…
What does kindness mean to you? For food rescue and hunger relief organisation SA Harvest, kindness is rescuing food that would otherwise go to waste and delivering it to hungry South Africans all over the country. It means being kind to the earth by ensuring that food that would have ended up in landfill causing damage to the environment through harmful methane gas emissions ends up in hungry tummies instead. SA Harvest has been practising their special brand of kindness since October 2019 and in the last three years of exponentially increased need as a result of Covid lockdowns, they’ve…
Looking for some inspiration for Sunday brekkie? We’ve put together our best breakfast recipes to make on the weekend. We’ve got a little something for everyone. If you’re…