• Tullamore D.E.W. Tullamore D.E.W. celebrates the festive season with a classic gift pack, now available at leading retailers. This gift pack includes two Tullamore D.E.W. glasses and a 750ml Tullamore D.E.W. Original for only R269. Raise your glass neat, on the rocks, or mixed into your favourite cocktail this festive season, as we salute the past and celebrate what’s to come! Hopefully many more good memories with your favourite original blend Irish whiskey. Try the McCabe’s Brew cocktail: INGREDIENTS:  45ml Tullamore D.E.W. Original Irish Whiskey 5ml apple liqueur 1 dash Angostura © Bitters 2 dashes Angostura © Orange Bitters 2 barspoons white…

    What is Christmas without a wow-worthy roast as the centre-piece of the table? We’ve put together our list of spectacular Christmas roasts, worthy of being on your table this festive season! Roast rib of beef with baked citrus butternut and melted Gorgonzola Roast rib of beef with baked citrus butternut and melted Gorgonzola boasts some unusual flavours that go together amazingly well. The tender meat is delicious with slightly sweet, zesty butternut and sharp, earthy cheese. Festive roast rack with caramelised apples We used pork here, but a lamb rack will work just as well. Roast chicken with lemon and…

    In September, Pictured Rocks (also known as Nordic Sails 2) was revealed as the much-anticipated Colour of the Year for 2018 and needless to say, the F&HE team got excited (and creative). Pictured Rocks is a subtle and warm tone of grown-up pink that draws from the tactile qualities of natural wood and leather, conveying comfort and ease in response to consumers wanting to nestle down more and create a “welcome home”. The research – conducted by the Dulux colour team, together with a group of 11 international experts, revealed a strong overarching trend of consumers wanting to transform their…

    How to buy and store berries Rich in vitamin C, the berry family includes blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, gooseberries, mulberries, raspberries, red currants and strawberries. Once berries have been picked they won’t ripen any further so it’s important to look for fruit that is plump with a deep colour and perfumed fragrance. To check for ripeness, turn the punnet upside down. If the berries stain the lid or appear mushy they may be overripe and should be avoided as they are then only good for making jam. It’s best to refrigerate berries in their packaging or on a plate lined with…

    Preparing Christmas lunch or dinner has never been this easy thanks to a new range of ready-to-cook Limited Edition meats available exclusively from Checkers just in time for the festive season. The ready-to-cook Limited Edition range includes: Beef tongue with a sweet mustard sauce Gammon with an apricot glaze, pineapple pieces and cherries Turduckin with a cranberry glaze Corned beef Roast beef with a spice rub Venison pie with a saucy filling, covered in puff pastry and a sweet, tangy cranberry glaze Meatloaf rolled in bacon and covered in a sweet and spicy marinade Retailing from just R99.99, this Christmas,…