One of the best parts about Christmas, other than the feast, of course, is the table decor. Below we share 3 Festive name-setting ideas to make your Christmas table look even more spectacular! Organic produce Try using beautiful organic produce when setting your table. Write guests’ names in gold on ruby-red pomegranates, which are in season in December! Gift tag napkins Gift tags aren’t just for presents! Attach them to your napkins and add sprigs of fresh herbs or leafy cuttings for festive measure. Festive cookies Not only Santa likes cookies! And since Christmas is all about feasting, indulge your…
Lovely as a side or a main for vegetarian guests. You can assemble this dish up to 2 days ahead, store in the fridge and simply roast before…
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From quiet seaside villages to picturesque inland towns, there is no denying the fact that South Africa puts on a stellar show for holiday makers during the summer…
Appletiser was first created in 1966 by Edmond Lombardi in the beautiful Elgin Valley in the Western Cape, where it is still proudly produced today. Over the years, Appletiser has become one of South Africa’s most loved heritage brands. The 100% pure sparkling apple juice has gained a huge fan following in social circles. Appletiser has always been at the forefront of crowing life’s most extraordinary moments and in 2016, Appletiser celebrates its 50th anniversary! In the spirit of celebration, Appletiser is giving away 6 cocktail hampers worth R600 each. These amazing hampers consists of a cocktail set with a…
The most important part of Christmas is spending time with your family. To make sure you’re at the table enjoying the day as much as everyone else is,…
Your Christmas feast has never looked this good! Serve this lemon-ginger cured trout with herby mayo and fennel as a starter.
“Greek lamb or baklava?” I asked 10-year old Demi Anaïs Koutsoudakis, affectionately known as Demi, and her little brother Maximo, aka eight-year-old Max. Without giving it a second thought, both enthusiastically agreed that Greek roasted leg of lamb is enjoyed most at their family gatherings, and it would undoubtedly form part of their Christmas lunch menu this year – however, syrupy baklava came fairly close in their festive foodie favourites. Kids of Maira and John Koutsoudakis of the Life Group of Companies (internationally awarded interiors and architecture practice, and owners of the eponymous Life Grand Cafés), the family is rooted…
Creative and delicious, this Parmesan gnocchi, crispy skinned trout and Shrek sauce comes courtesy of a talented chef in the making. “I want to be a chef,” states Thomas…