Picture this. You’re seated in a garden, adorned with beautiful potted plants and twinkling lights. All your favourite humans in tow, sharing a crisp bottle of cold bubbly. If that’s not tempting, we don’t know what is! To quench the insatiable thirst we’ve just brought up for you, we’ve scouted three champagne gardens to visit locally this Spring (and Summer!) The Ivy Champage Garden Based in Bedfordview, in Johannesburg, this intimate, relaxing environment shrouded in light, sports incredible views of Johannesburg’s urban forest. Enjoy a sundowner on the rooftop or maybe even a bite to eat from their Afro-Asian inspired…
Easy duck & pink peppercorn rillette The perfect addition to a Christmas snack platter! TOTAL TIME 3 hours + refrigeration | MAKES 1 CUP INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive…
The end of the year is fast approaching, and for community-driven entertainment destination, TikTok, the moment calls for a rewind – a retrospective look at the hottest moments and trends on the platform with #YearOnTikTok. TikTok Chief Operating Officer, Vanessa Pappas said: “We’re honoured to celebrate our global community who shaped this year’s trends, shared new ideas, learned from one another, and turned their passions into careers and livelihoods throughout 2022. It’s been truly inspiring to see over a billion people around the world show their creativity and come together to experience joy and find a sense of belonging on…
Fennel, rye & raisin bread A must try bread recipe! PREP TIME 20 minutes + 1.5 hours rising | COOK TIME 40 minutes | SERVES 10 | VEGETARIAN…
Ina Paarman’s tipsy chicken with red grapes Ina Paarman shares her failproof roast chicken recipe ideal to serve this festive season. Another recipe that combines sweet and savoury flavours traditionally loved by South Africans. A classic roast chicken with a twist. The roasted grapes are delicious and the gravy is to die for. Also excellent served cold the next day. SERVES 4-5 INGREDIENTS 1 fresh chicken 1 T (15 ml) Ina Paarman’s Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning 4 rashers of streaky bacon (optional) 2 T (30 ml) butter, at room temperature 1 lemon, zested 1 cup (250 ml) sherry,…
As the ninth largest whisky market in the world, South Africa imports 42 million bottles of Scotch whisky every year. And while strict global regulations on Scotch production…
The sparkling wines are amongst the stars of the Robertson Winery family. They impress from start to finish with sophisticated and attractive packaging and deliciously vibrant flavours carried by a gentle sparkle. All four variants are best enjoyed with flavoursome canapés and served well chilled. To toast to the end of 2022, Robertson Winery is giving you the chance to win a Sparkling hamper filled with a bottle of Robertson Winery Sparkling Brut, a crisp white champagne-style wine, a gorgeous kitchen apron, a wine bottle stopper, and an elegant ice bucket, all to the value of R950. Ts & Cs Apply.…
Enter now and stand a chance to win a wine safari with Waterford Estate valued at R15 000 for you and five friends. Congratulations to the lucky winner…
Ina Paarman’s chocolate tart with mixed berries A deliciously decadent chocolate tart using bright and cheerful mixed berries. If you have a loose-bottomed flan tin, use it to make this tart. The pecan crust will crisp up beautifully and complement the tart perfectly. We have added Amarula liqueur to the mousse, but you can replace it with the same amount of cold, strong black coffee. SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS PECAN CRUST 1 cup (100 g) pecan nuts 11 Tennis biscuits 4 T (60 ml) soft brown sugar ½ t (2,5 ml) ground cinnamon 5 T (75 ml) melted butter MOUSSE…
Turkish delight & thyme cocktail Made with 12 rare botanicals inspired by the ancient spice route of Africa, Inspirit is infused with cardamom and juniper notes that complement…