Listen, I’m a sucker for a restocked fridge. I could scroll through TikTok’s restocking wormhole for ages, watching people immaculately organise their groceries. Everything has its own spot, and I’m here for it. From wildly satisfying restocks to Marie Kondo urging us to throw out those old condiment bottles (unless they spark joy), I get it… However, the latest trend in fridge organisation videos has me stumped. A user named @GardenofEve recently took to TikTok, sharing a video of the inside of her fridge, complete with plant fronds and a framed picture of the family cat. A bit much, or no? That’s…
Raspberry ice-blocks The perfect treat or to add in juices or any other drink! Perfect for this recent warm weather. PREP TIME 5 minutes + freezing time |…
Whether you’re an avid Japanese dessert enthusiast or simply looking to try something new, we’ve got some news for you. South Africa’s first mochi (pronounced mow-chee) café has found an oh-so-kawaii (which means cute in Japanese) new home in Cape Town’s city centre. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cape {town} Etc (@capetownetc) The inception of Mochi Mochi began as a pop-up within Tjing Tjing, the Mother City’s much-loved Japanese restaurant and rooftop bar. The explosion of new Japanese flavour and texture combinations soon became an instant hit and the idea for a mochi café was born. Picture:…
Studio H launches pioneering culinary industry resource, including digital hub and downloadable reports. Following extensive research into the cross-cultural cuisines that make up South Africa’s immense and diverse…
Dedication and passion for the hospitality industry have seen Wesli Jacobs climbing the cheffing ladder, and the 33-year-old can now proudly claim the position of Executive Chef at Sun International’s flagship property, The Palace at the Lost City. Durban-born Jacobs cooked alongside his mother and grandmother from the age of seven, and holds a three-year diploma in cookery and kitchen management from the International Hotel School in Durban and is studying a bachelor’s degree in business administration in hospitality management. He was previously Executive Chef at Sun International’s The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, and moved to Sun City…
Galjoen, a South African sustainably sourced seafood restaurant, plans to open its doors in Cape Town later this year in Cape Town’s trendy East City district. The restaurant…
Much has already been written about ‘challenging times’ for brands in South Africa. Preoccupied with battling private label’s progression and finding new ways to meet consumers’ growing expectation of an experience. For delegates at MMR’s Growth Makers event in Sandton, Johannesburg, the call for elevated product experiences was made loud and clear. In these times, where shopper baskets are more heavily curated, manufacturers were advised to develop products that are not just liked but deliver a burst of sensory theatre that rocks people’s worlds. A report by McKinsey in 2022 revealed that ⅔ of South Africans are cutting back on…
The Ladles of Love ‘Love Food’ campaign kicked off in February and what better way to open our hearts than to contribute to this heart-warming campaign, which continues…
Boiled and baked to perfection, bagels have almost reached cult status in Cape Town, with the top spot reserved for coffee (we all know how much we love our coffee). If you’re looking for the best places to satisfy your bagel craving, here are five in-demand places around Cape Town. Against The Grain (ATG) Originally established in Buitengracht Street, in its green-accented home adorned with hanging plants and textured wallpapers, Against The Grain (lovingly known as A.T.G) exuded a cosy atmosphere that made you feel right at home instantly. Locals loved it so much, it had to move to a…
Coffee is unanimously the drink of choice when it comes to morning beverages. If you’re like us, you can’t start your day until you’ve had your coffee. Though…