Stand the chance to win a hamper from Simply Granola valued at R450 for Easter! Congratulations to our lucky winner Dieter van Es! Simply Granola has been making their mark in granola land since 2016 and we’re here for their delicious ranges of consciously created products with trademark aesthetic packaging. Their limited edition Speckle & Spice (speculaas flavoured and laced with pieces of easter eggs) Easter range hits the spot on both the indulgent and chocolate side of things and is a must-have this Easter season. The prize contains: 2 Speckle & Spice granola 1 carton Easter eggs 1 honey…
Cake smash photo shoots are a fun and memorable way to celebrate your baby’s first birthday. You can expect adorable photos that capture the moment of your little one smashing and playing with their birthday cake – something we all wish we could do. If you’re looking to book a cake smash photo shoot for an upcoming first birthday celebration, we’ve got just the deal for you. For just R549 (a saving of 27%!) you can book a 1 hour cake smash photoshoot – cake and décor included – with Danja Kohler from Signature Photography in Cape Town. https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/cape-town/vouchers/a-1-hour-cake-smash-shoot-with-cake-and-decor-in-cape-town/ Grab…
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:…
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…
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 most of us love and would go to great lengths for that first morning cuppa, some of us still aren’t clued up on the varieties of coffee, and how they differ from one another. That’s what we’re getting into today! One of the most common ways to differentiate coffee is by the roast level. There are two primary roast levels: light and dark. While both types of coffee are made from the…
Cake pops Looking for a fun party treat to serve at your next birthday or festive occasion? Try these cheerful cake pops! INGREDIENTS Store-bought or homemade sponge cake (any flavour of your choosing) Store-bought or homemade icing (any flavour of your choosing) 2 bars of white chocolate (if you’re planning to colour the chocolate) Food colouring (optional) Sprinkles of your choice Cake pop sticks or skewers METHOD Break the cooled cake into a bowl, until it resembles rough breadcrumb like constancy. Add some of the icing and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand – the mixture must not…
In the West, coffee and wine have conquered the beverage industry. But in the East, it is tea that holds the highest esteem in the day-to-day rituals of its people. In comparison to this centuries-old custom, the tea drinking culture in South Africa is still quite young, but Cape Town seems to be catching on. Here are four gems in Cape Town that every tea lover simply has to visit Nigiro Tea Café Do you remember that little tea café called O’ways that used to be outside Cavendish Centre? The spot is still pretty vibrant thanks to the neighbouring…
Johnny Hexburg‘s comprehensive collection of proudly South African artisanal chilli sauces has grown from a simple evolution of a local farmers market’s not-so-hot hot sauce offering in 2016 to become Africa’s leader in handcrafted homemade hot sauces. Using the world’s hottest chillies, the couple-owned home business has since expanded to making a range of extra spicy snacks and sweets designed as game challenges, which have quickly captured Cape Town’s attention. One Cup Chug Challenge Everyone loves a good chugging game; why else would it have become the stereotypical ingredient in most American high school or college-themed films? But when it’s…
Easter is either a time of reflection for those in the Christian faith or an excuse for many to get chocolate-wasted. As South Africans, we also look forward to the long weekend that often sees an invasion of GP number plates in the country’s coastal towns. No matter the tradition, Easter is the big sigh of relief in the first quarter of the year that we all need. Although celebrations may vary among families in South Africa, here is how some nations across the globe observe the holiday in colourful, epic and sometimes weird ways. 1. Germany Picture: Flickr Commons/ Günter…
On Friday the 3rd of March 2023 we attended the avocado season launch hosted by the South African Avocado Growers Association. The event took place at Upper Union Restaurant in Cape Town. The restaurant’s aesthetic was on brand for the event with its different shades of green. READ MORE: Stylish eatery Upper Union to open in Kloof Street Upon arrival, we were served avocado margaritas to sip on while mingling with the other attendees. We were welcomed by CEO Mr Derek Donkin who gave us a brief talk about avocados. In this avo season, we will be spoilt with dark skin…
Ice cream and the beach are two things that have always gone hand in hand. There is something about being by the ocean with the sun shining down and the sound of the waves crashing in the background that makes ice cream taste even better. For one family, this was a tradition they cherished after their surfing outings. It was this love of ice cream and the beach that led to the creation of Milk Beach Ice Cream. Picture: Milk Beach Ice Cream in Muizenburg – Instagram Located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Cape Town, this ice…
It’s been a decade since the beautiful Maslow hotel in Sandton opened its doors to welcome guests to what remains a tranquil garden environment in the midst of the country’s biggest financial district. As part of its 10-year celebrations, the hotel’s dining options for the Lacuna Bistro, Bar and room service have enjoyed a refresh, with Executive Chef Omar Menhouk and his kitchen teams working for months to refine new dishes. While familiar favourites like the Durban chicken curry and meat platter remain to please regular guests, Menhouk has tapped into his Algerian heritage, the countries he has worked in…
Trying to fit larger, more cumbersome appliances into a smaller kitchen space can cause endless frustration. But the thing is, those days are over – or, at least, they can be. From hybrid wonders to compact alternatives, you really can make the most out of smaller spaces. Here we’ll give you a rundown of need-to-have appliances that will be right at home no matter how cosy your kitchen. Believe the air fryer hype By now you will have run into a few enthusiastic air fryer converts… And while it may be easy to dismiss the hype around these nifty gadgets, you absolutely…
Beluga is not just any port in a storm; it’s serving up a storm in a port. Beluga exceeds expectations at its new digs, located in Cape Town’s contemporary cruise port on the outskirts of the V&A Waterfront. It will satisfy your cravings for classic favourites while also tantalising your palate with exciting new additions. Industrial views of Cape Town’s harbour complement the refined whisky bar, wine-tasting section, sushi conveyor belt, a la carte menu and elegant dining area. Picture: Beluga Cape Town / Facebook Beluga opened its doors in Green Point’s The Foundry in 2000, serving a Euro-Asian fusion…
Heaven on a stick! A world-class ice cream and sorbet popsicle brand is taking SA by storm (and it’s low on calories, low on sugar, and made with real fruit and zero colourants). Didi and Tim Deane are the dynamic duo behind a rapidly scaling business that brings joy to customers (young and old) and showcases all the delicious fruit and ingredients we are so lucky to have here in South Africa. Their sorbet and ice cream brand POPCO has grown rapidly since its inception in 2018 and is now stocked in more than 150 outlets countrywide. And the volumes being…