• Get to know Cape Town-born and bred, Danielle Schoeman who is SA’s youngest female Master Distiller. She established Dona Distillery in 2019 with the dream to disrupt the industry with custom-built vacuum stills (the only ones in Africa at the time) and an ambitious goal to bring new and exciting spirits to the local and international markets. By 2020 Doña had won multiple awards including the trophy for the Best Low/No-alcohol Drink, Best Ready to Drink, and numerous medals for her spirits at local and international competitions. Dive into five minutes with Danielle Schoeman of Mahala Botanical Local Capetonian and…

    With many alcohol-free alternatives to choose from, there should be no excuse for hosts to not cater to non-alcohol drinkers when throwing parties or events. However, just because the drinks are alcohol-free doesn’t mean that it needs to be boring. Here are some creative ways to make easy, non-alcoholic drinks. Musgrave Crafted Spirits who are well-known for disrupting the luxury spirits industry. Just recently they launched INSPIRIT – an aromatic, alcohol-free infusion made with 12 rare botanicals inspired by the ancient spice route of Africa. After many hours of tinkering and experimenting INSPIRIT is as good as the real thing.…

    Once again, the most innovative leader in the iced coffee arena, Starbucks delights with a trio of hand-crafted beverages offering something for all our young — and youthful…

    MSC: The ocean cookbook 2022 An informative and inspirational second edition of a charitable cookbook written by chefs and Fishers from 18 different countries around the world, who have come together to support sustainable seafood. The Ocean cookbook 2022 is centered around recipes that highlight using sustainable seafood and being more conscious when purchasing seafood that is on the blue list. The recipes featured in this book appeal to the taste of all seafood lovers, with a variety of different flavors and cooking methods that send you on a culinary journey over the world’s majestic oceans. One of the recipes featured is…

    My Kitchen Rules South Africa (MKRSA) will be back for a fourth season, and M-Net is looking for the most talented home-cooking pairs to bring the heat! Did you previously miss out on your chance to enter the most high pressure and fun home-cook competition on TV? Finally found your cooking mojo and you want to share it with the world? Have we got great news for you!  Judged by the brilliant pair of Chef David Higgs and award-winning artist, cook, guitarist and vocalist J’Something, My Kitchen Rules SA is a show that anyone who knows their way around a…

    Rocky Road ice cream Try our spin on a classic Rocky Road  with just a 2 ingredient Ice cream base ! A delicious, simple and creamy treat , choc-filled with treats such as mini marshmallows, salty pretzels, sweet and chocolaty Easter eggs and warm and toasty hazelnuts, truly tying  in those Easter feels. HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME + FREEZING 4-6 hrs| SERVES  8-10 INGREDIENTS 1 can condensed milk 450ml cream  1  cup mini marshmallows 1 cup pretzels, roughly crushed 5-6 different varieties of chocolate Easter eggs , roughly chopped 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped 5-6 biscuits , crushed…