• Disaronno® returns with its sixth Limited Edition designer bottle. “Disaronno wears Trussardi”, once again choosing the Italian lifestyle brand to dress its trademark bottle. Italian tradition, innovation and elegance are shared values between these two iconic brands. Trussardi’s recognizable textures combined with the Greyhound monogram in fuchsia, green and light blue brush strokes framing the signature bottle, with an eye-catching contemporary result. The new Disaronno wears Trussardi bottle is the ideal gift for style enthusiasts. The ultimate star of parties, perfect for a splash of colour in the home and above all – to enjoy its unique taste and quality, for special moments in the company of friends. To stand a chance to win…

    Grand European-styled café opening to coincide with opening of Cape Town’s first cool downtown hotel which is design-focused Cape Town, 27 February 2019 – Design HotelsTM will be introducing Gorgeous George, Cape Town’s first cool downtown property, to its group in April. Only a select collection of privately owned and run establishments make the cut, and the exciting addition of Guy Bennett as executive chef of the new restaurant, Gigi Rooftop  certainly puts this one on par in the worldwide collection. Bennett has wielded his knives at top restaurants in Cape Town, most recently Grande Provence Heritage Estate and the…

    BASMATI A long-grained, fragrant rice grown mainly in India and Pakistan. It has a delicate, nutty flavour and is not sticky, as are most other long-grained rices. It…

    Rice balls make a marvellous quick lunch or can be served as part of an antipasti platter. Roll leftover rice into balls. Make a hollow in the centre of each ball and fill with cubes of mozzarella (and ham if desired). Roll the ball so that the filling is enclosed, then coat with seasoned flour. Dip in beaten egg and then roll in fresh breadcrumbs mixed with freshly grated Parmesan. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Fry until golden, drain and serve.

    Your one-stop, one-shop dinner inspiration for the week ahead. We love that most of these meals make enough for lunch the next day too! Monday Bacon, pear and blue cheese gnocchi with sage Who can resist the comforting deliciousness of gnocchi? Especially when it’s bacon, pear and blue cheese gnocchi with sage. This smoky, cheesy, slightly sweet dish is the perfect quick and satisfying dinner.  Recipe here: Bacon, pear and blue cheese gnocchi with sage Tuesday Chicken thighs sautéed in paprika, white wine and butter Chicken thighs make for such a tender and delicious dinner, especially when they’re spiced and…