Jacobs Hot & Iced Latte: A Convenient Café-Style Coffee Experience

Jacobs Hot & Iced Latte: A Convenient Café-Style Coffee Experience

As someone who takes coffee seriously — I don’t often reach for instant-style mixes. They tend to promise convenience but fall short on flavour. So I approached the new releases from Jacobs with a little scepticism. But after the first cup, I’ll admit: these are really good, especially for anyone wanting a café-style fix without…

East City Grill and Yakiniku: A Sustainable Dining Experience in the World’s Tallest Hemp-Built Structure

East City Grill and Yakiniku: A Sustainable Dining Experience in the World’s Tallest Hemp-Built Structure

There’s something quietly compelling about walking into a space that feels considered from the ground up — quite literally in this case.  On Harrington Street, East City Grill and its sister restaurant, Yakiniku, sit inside what is currently the world’s tallest hemp-built structure. It’s not a gimmick.  The material gives the building a grounded, almost…

Red Bull Yellow Edition Tropical returns to South Africa – exclusively at Shoprite, Checkers and Sixty60

Red Bull Yellow Edition Tropical returns to South Africa – exclusively at Shoprite, Checkers and Sixty60

After seven years, the tropical taste of Red Bull Yellow Edition is back in South Africa – and it’s available exclusively at over 1,000 Shoprite and Checkers stores nationwide, as well as on Sixty60. Originally launched in 2015 as a limited-edition flavour, Red Bull Yellow Edition quickly became a global favourite for its refreshing tropical…

Darling Brew Launches South Africa’s First Beer-Distilled Whisky

Darling Brew Launches South Africa’s First Beer-Distilled Whisky

Darling Brew, Africa’s first carbon-neutral brewery, is once again making history – but this time not with beer. The award-winning craft brewery has launched Reminisce, a boutique 5-year-old malt whisky distilled entirely from beer, marking a first for South Africa.ost shared by DARLING BREW The idea was born during lockdown, when pallets of unsold beer…

Discover Mount Nelson’s new Al Fresco dining options for warm summer nights in Cape Town

Discover Mount Nelson’s new Al Fresco dining options for warm summer nights in Cape Town

This summer, the iconic Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, is adding a fresh twist to its culinary offerings with two exciting al fresco dining experiences: The Fountain by Planet Bar and Saturday Braai. Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, this celebrated pink hotel continues to blend its timeless charm with innovative dining options.   The…

Beau Constantia’s Chef Ivor Jones invited to cook at the European Gourmet Festival Northcote Obsession 25

Beau Constantia’s Chef Ivor Jones invited to cook at the European Gourmet Festival Northcote Obsession 25

Chef patron Ivor Jones of Chefs Warehouse Beau Constantia is one of 21 world class chefs – with twenty-seven Michelin stars between them — to be invited to cook at Northcote Obsession 25 in England’s Ribble Valley.  The prestigious and internationally recognised gourmet festival takes place over seventeen nights in January and February.  Jones will…

Exploring the latest in nutrition, including intermittent fasting and plant-based diets
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Exploring the latest in nutrition, including intermittent fasting and plant-based diets

2024’s top nutrition trends: A comprehensive guide to healthy diet, plant-based eating, and intermittent fasting. In this article, we delve into six prominent nutrition trends expected to dominate in 2024, providing insights and tips from Registered Dietitians and spokespeople for ADSA (Association for Dietetics in South Africa). 1. Demystifying Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting, rooted in…

How to prevent boiled eggs from cracking during cooking

How to prevent boiled eggs from cracking during cooking

Eggs can break when boiled because they bump into each other from the boiling motion. Fortunately, there’s a straightforward trick to ensure eggs stay whole while cooking on the stove! You don’t have to put the eggs directly in the boiling water. Instead, place them in a steamer basket above the simmering water. This method…

Exploring plant-based dining experiences at the Mount Nelson’s restaurants.

Exploring plant-based dining experiences at the Mount Nelson’s restaurants.

The move to plant-centred menus is taking the world by storm and this is how the Mount Nelson is catering to the growing demand for vegetarian and vegan cuisine across its restaurants. Executive Chef George Jardine: “The Chef’s Table is the heart of Mount Nelson’s kitchen and we have recently re-imagined the space to create…

Recipe: Easy Smoky Kettle-Braaied Whole Pork Neck with mustard sauce

Recipe: Easy Smoky Kettle-Braaied Whole Pork Neck with mustard sauce

In true South African tradition share cherished moments with loved ones around the braai with this easy Smoky Kettle-Braaied Whole Pork Neck with mustard sauce. It is smoky, tender and simply delicious and is perfectly paired with a glass of ultra-smooth, Roodeberg Reserve 2020 ( Double Gold medal at this year’s Veritas Awards), an intense,…

Tokara Syrah wins the best Southern Hemisphere red wine

Tokara Syrah wins the best Southern Hemisphere red wine

Tokara’s Reserve Collection Syrah earns top honours at Intercontinental Wine Challenge 2023 Tokara is celebrating a remarkable win as their Reserve Collection Syrah was awarded the title of the best red wine overall at the inaugural Southern Hemisphere tasting of the Intercontinental Wine Challenge 2023. Additionally, Tokara’s Director’s Reserve White was honoured with a Gold…

Moët & Chandon launches its Grand Vintage 2015 for International Champagne Day 2023

Moët & Chandon launches its Grand Vintage 2015 for International Champagne Day 2023

Moët & Chandon proudly presents it’s 76th vintage, the Grand Vintage 2015. Champagnes of outstanding sensitivity were created from grapes harvested in the final weeks of summer of 2015 which were ripe and encapsulating in quality. “2015 was a year of awareness and awakening towards climate change, both in the vineyard and the world. Grand…