Your favourite illy coffee blends are now available on supermarket shelves as branded aluminium capsules. Compatible with Nespresso capsule machines, coffee lovers will now be able to enjoy illy when it’s time for that well deserved coffee break. Having a premium coffee brand to enjoy in our homes resonates with the illy mission “delight quality of life lovers all over the world with the greatest coffee nature can provide, enhanced by sustainable practices and technologies and the beauty of the arts.” The opportunity to purchase illy capsules in your favourite supermarket retailer allows for instant coffee gratification when you need it.…
Nespresso, the pioneer of the portioned coffee known for high-quality espresso, has just launched the new Vertuo coffee brewing system in South Africa. Vertuo offers over 30 unique…
Traditionally made with a hearty red wine heated and spiced, glühwein (or mulled wine) is popular in the chilly northern climes of Europe. But, that’s not to say we can’t enjoy it down south… The mug Serve your glühwein in a mug with a brim that is wider than the base. This will prevent the spices from getting in your way. Choose ceramic or porcelain to keep it hot while protecting your hands from the heat. The nitty-gritty Many recipes call for ground spices, leaving a gritty residue. Use whole spices, which are easier to strain. Toast them first, for…
A high-rise restaurant fit for an artful city. This 165-seater, Infinity Restaurant is everything a glamorous escape atop Cape Town should be, complete with panoramic views and an…
In celebration of Heritage Day, we’re giving you the chance to win a gourmet hamper with a braai-day-themed recipe card, bottle of Banhoek chilli oil, leather and canvas apron and a wooden shopping board, value of R585,00. Banhoek chilli oil is the perfect accompaniment to just about any dish and is now available at Pick n Pay stores in the Western Cape and Gauteng, select Checkers stores in the Western Cape, or for online purchase here. Enter below for a chance to win! Disclaimer: Competition closes on Wednesday, 29 October | Competition T&Cs apply.
The well-loved restaurant, Massimo’s in Hout Bay has been named the best pizzeria in Africa for the second time in two years! The well-deserved title was given to…
Winter can pose challenges to those trying to make healthy eating choices with its abundance of carb-rich comfort foods. Then summer comes along with a host of extra temptations, like ice cream, poolside snacks, and picnic meals that simply don’t fit in with your well-intentioned eating plan. Fortunately, you don’t need to deprive yourself if you love to snack. It’s not necessarily how much you eat that can get in the way of your wellbeing goals, it’s more about what you eat. With volume eating, you can nibble more, as long as you don’t overshoot your daily kilojoule requirements. That…
Ever thought about making the wobbly Japanese cheesecake? Well now you can, because we have the perfect recipe for you! INGREDIENTS For the cream 5 jasmine tea bags…
Take this char-grilled vegetable couscous dish to the next level with a drizzle of currant dressing and pops of pomegranate. INGREDIENTS 1 red pepper, quartered 4 baby brinjals, thinly sliced lengthways 200 grams baby marrow, thinly sliced lengthways 1½ Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup vegetable stock 1 cup couscous ⅓ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. caster sugar 1 cup dried currants ½ cup pitted kalamata olives ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds ¼ cup mint leaves ¼ cup coriander leaves ¼ cup pomegranate seeds METHOD PLACE red pepper, brinjal, baby marrow and oil…
Hailing from the mountains of Lebanon and Syria this dish ticks all the boxes when it comes to fabulous fresh flavours. INGREDIENTS ¼ cup bulgur wheat 150 grams…