As the world commences No-Shave November, Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company and the Men’s Foundation South Africa give a nod to the difficulties men face when it comes to their physical and mental health. “As far back as we know boys have been told to ‘man up’, men are the providers and have to be strong. The result? Men feel they can’t ask for help for fear of looking weak,” says Craig van der Venter, founder and managing director of Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company. “But sometimes help is necessary.” Men are suffering in silence. Global statistics suggest that men are less likely than women to…
Regarded by industry insiders as the “Hermes of coffee, bakery and café culture”, locally rooted all day café Coco Safar continues to wow locals and tourists with its delectable range of…
Broccoli arancini with rocket & almond pesto A tasty vegetarian dinner idea! PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 1 hour 10 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS For the broccoli arancini 3 cups vegetable stock 2 tbsp olive oil 1 leek, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup arborio rice 1 cup dry white wine 150 g broccoli, cut into florets 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs For the rocket and almond pesto 100 g rocket, coarsely chopped ½ cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes ½ cup olive oil …
We were lucky enough to attend the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurants Awards, and just wow! What an incredible experience with gourmet food prepared by award-winning chefs, a…
Peanut butter and dark chocolate dipped fruit The perfect vegan sweet treat for summer! PREP TIME 10 minutes | TOTAL TIME 45 minutes | SERVES 4 | VEGAN INGREDIENTS 1 punnet kiwis, halved 1 punnet figs, halved lengthways 1 punnet strawberries, whole 1 ½ cups natural vegan peanut butter, warmed 1 ½ cups vegan chocolate, melted 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted ¼ cup peanuts, chopped 1 tbsp edible flower petals 1 tbsp sea salt flakes ¼ cup pistachios, chopped METHOD LINE a tray with baking paper and assemble the kiwis, figs and strawberries on the tray. PLACE peanut butter…
Karaoke Kong is a celebration of all things karaoke Karaoke is enormous fun, and across the world, singing on stage has become a favourite pastime that brings thousands…
It was a big night for chef and restaurateur David Higgs at the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards. Marble Restaurant was awarded 1 star, Zioux Lounge was awarded 2 stars, and Marble was awarded the Eat Out VISI Style Award – an incredible feat! READ MORE: Here’s to the winners of the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards! In his acceptance speech, Higgs announced that Cape Town will be getting its very own Marble experience next year. Take a look at what Capetonians have to look forward to: View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Although Thanksgiving in November is traditionally an American holiday, Mogau Seshoene, aka The Lazy Makoti, demonstrated the value of giving thanks and showing appreciation for those around us…
Nuts are generally agreed to be one of the best sources of protein for those on a plant-based diet. That being said, nuts are an essential part of any person’s diet due to the many health benefits that they provide. In this article, we talk about some of the most popular nuts and why they are important for a healthy diet. Almonds These are not just good as a plant-based milk alternative. Almonds are full of protein, monounsaturated fats (i.e. the good kind!) and are rich in heart-healthy minerals like magnesium and potassium as well as calcium and iron. This…
Bon Courage is one of a host of top South African producers who will be showcasing their bubbly at the upcoming Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival, which…