• The recently launched Samsung Jet™ Cordless Stick Vacuum range is cleaning up in all the ways people need it to. The 3 models, Jet 70, Jet 75 and Jet 90 deliver advanced cleaning solutions for South African homes. They each delight with class leading suction power, extended battery life, a lightweight design, washable dustbin, free standing docking station and optional extras including the industry first, Clean StationTM – for contactless disposal of vacuum dust. This means you can now experience the convenience of the cordless vacuum cleaner designed to make life easier. It’s also so light it can be mounted on the…

    Comfort food with summer colours, all bursting with rich flavour. INGREDIENTS 1 tsp vegetable oil 200 g chorizo, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 300 g long-grain rice 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tin of tomatoes 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 600 ml fish stock 16 large prawns To serve A handful of chopped parsley 150 ml sour cream Lime wedges METHOD 1. Heat the oil in a large, non-stick lidded saucepan. Add the chorizo and fry for 2–3 min, until the oil has been released from the chorizo.…

    Located on one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms and nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Spier Hotel is a unique experience guaranteed to leave guests feeling rested and at peace. The 4-star hotel is inspired by the style of a quaint Mediterranean-village with lush gardens and rooms situated right next to the calming Eerste River.  Guests are encouraged to spend their days meandering around the pastures where they can appreciate breathtaking mountain views and sample Spier’s world-renowned wine. Enjoy lazy picnics under lush green oaks and explore the impressive display of South Africa art & sculptures. Guests…

    Berries and cake, that’s life! INGREDIENTS 115 g gooseberries Zest and juice of 1 lemon 100 g ground almonds 50 g plain fl our 175 g icing sugar 3 medium egg whites 120 g butter, melted and cooled 2 tbsp chopped hazelnutsYou will need: Friand mould or muffin tin, greased DADDY’S DEALS: TREAT YOURSELF TO A A 3 COURSE MEAL FOR 2 PEOPLE AT SKYE ROOFTOP BAR FOR ONLY R459.00 METHOD 1. Heat the oven to 180°C. Cook the gooseberries in 2 tsp lemon juice over a medium heat for 3–5 min until they just begin to burst open. Set aside to cool.…

    Callan Austin from South Africa wins 1 of 4 global titles awarded at the Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2019-21 in Milan on 30th October.  When the winners were announced at the long-awaited Grand Finale of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2019-21, two of the chefs from Africa & Middle East won in the categories of S.Pellegrino Award for Social Responsibility & Acqua Panna Award for Connection in Gastronomy, the whole team celebrated with great jubilation. “To have two winners from our region is spectacular,” says Ania Odyniecka, National Sales and Marketing Manager for S.Pellegrino…