Get swept up in the magic of Christmas at Melrose Arch on Saturday, 26 November when the Piazza comes alive with the sound of Carols performed by the Drakensberg Boys Choir as they kick off their 2022 Noël Tour. Bring the family along to enjoy a magical evening under the stars – take your seat on the Piazza to enjoy the one-hour performance by the Drakensberg Boys Choir, wander through the dazzling display of Christmas lights along High Street and soak up the festive atmosphere. The much-loved and uniquely South African Drakensberg Boys Choir has been captivating local and international…
Searching for the Orchid that will never die? How about a Bonsai Tree set that you get to put together yourself? In the age of quirky interiors, LEGO’s Botanical…
Looking for some gifting inspiration this upcoming holiday season? We’re loving Mogau Seshoene’s (AKA The Lazy Makoti) gifting range with Woolworths. Whether you need a gift for your end of year party, teacher appreciation, or secret Santa – these are the ideal foodie spoils. Steamed Bread or Dombolo or Ujeqe ready-to-mix kit This traditional South African steamed bread mix is easy to make – simply add water! It comes in a convenient enamel pot for you to mix the ingredients, and steam the mixture for delicious results. Dombolo or Ujeqe can be served with loads of different dishes from beef…
Potato and sweet potato salad with honey mustard dressing A sweet and refreshing side PREP TIME 15 min | COOK TIME 20 min |SERVES 4 | VEGETARIAN…
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 they are perfect for parties and entertaining. Since the festive season is fast approaching, and with it numerous events that you might need to cater for, we thought that we would put together a list of easy hors d’oeuvres that are perfect for entertaining. Brie and cranberry pastry stars Crustless bacon & tomato quiches Pigs in blankets Salmon, cream cheese & olive tapenade wraps Deep-fried mealie and ricotta fritters with sour cream…
Orange and carrot juice This drink is high in vitamin C and deliciously refreshing! PREP TIME 10 min | SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 125 g broccoli stalks, chopped coarsely …
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 the shops, it’s important to have plenty of ingredients on hand that can easily turn into a satisfying meal. Here, we round up some of the best staples to always have in your food cupboard to make cooking at home easier than ever. Rice Rice cooks quickly and easily, and can be paired with most things for a satisfying meal. Rice can be used in soups or stews, turned into a stir-fry,…
Braaied broccoli steaks with quinoa A delicious, healthy and truly amazing recipe to try on any day of the week. Enjoy these Braaied broccoli steaks with quinoa or couscous.…
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 to be awarded a Michelin Star. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chef Thinus van der Westhuizen (@chef__thinus) Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen was the second South African chef to receive this prestigious award in 2016, followed by Jean Delport in 2019. Now, Thinus Van Der Westhuizen has joined both renowned chefs in being recognised by this international authority on fine-dining. 99 Sushi Bar received one Michelin…
The Skinnie Chef, founded by Emma van Zyl, is all about delicious vegan treats that are guilt-free. We recently chatted to Emma about her philosophy behind The Skinnie…