First Choice to give you a kick when you need it most

WOODLANDS DAIRY, one of the largest dairy manufacturers in South Africa and industry leader in sustainability, has launched a new milk based energy drink under its First Choice brand. First Choice KICK contains the same energising ingredients as regular energy drinks and is specially designed for the committed, on-the-go hustler. Says Marisa Maccaferri, marketing manager […]

Interactive cooking with The Kitchen Collective, 2020 style

MANY joyful evenings – and one memorable weekend – have been spent in the company of The Kitchen Collective team: Denise, Almo, Paula, Kim…and all the members behind the scenes as well, and special guests like Jason Whitehead. The interactive cooking classes took place in home kitchens, where guests could get stuck in with the […]

Still time to take advantage of great domestic travel specials

Cape Country Routes, South Africa – a leading group of owner-operated and managed accommodation and activity establishments all carefully selected for their character, charm and romance and situated on the scenic and historic routes situated along the western and eastern Cape’s scenic and historic routes – has put together great for domestic travellers. All the […]

Head up the Garden Route with these great package deals

CAPE Summer Villas Boutique Collection has collated some great packages for domestic travellers at two of its premier properties – Sky Villa Boutique and The Bungalow – in the popular holiday destination of Plettenberg Bay. If it’s luxury you’re after, then the five-star Sky Villa Boutique Hotel (above) – a world-leading luxury accommodation in Plettenberg […]

Two exceptional Bouchard Finlayson wines for your collection

IT’S not every day you have a living wine legend in your lounge, unless you’re a personal friend or family member related to Peter Finlayson. This, along with having virtually personal access to top chefs, was one of the benefits of lockdown…at levels that now seem so very far away. How weird has it been? […]

Wine, Dine & Stein is back for seconds

DUE to public demand, Wine, Dine & Stein, the 13-part food and wine series which was shown on People’s Weather (DStv 180) earlier this year, is set to be re-broadcast by the channel, from Monday, October 12 at 6pm. The show, which was filmed in Cape Town last year, features Jack and Charlie Stein, sons of […]

Survivor Pinotage is the pride of the Swartland

SURVIVOR Pinotage, acclaimed flag bearer of this South African grape variety, is the pride of the Swartland with two prized renditions in the Reserve and Barrel Selection wine ranges. Firmly rooted in the Swartland these unbridled and authentic, site specific wines are a tribute to the spirited indigenous Nguni cow that stands proud on every […]

Summertime and the pasta is easy …

AS summer approaches, it’s time to rethink our weekly meals and what to make to replace those hearty dishes, such as oxtails, stews and curries, that are so satisfying and comforting in the colder months. Summer also means spending as much time outdoors as possible, and who wants to slave in the kitchen for hours […]

Mark World Chicken Day on October 8 with SA’s favourite protein

JUST like a box of assorted chocolates, everyone has a favourite chicken part that they prefer – whether it be a drumstick, breast, wing or thigh – as well as favourite way to prepare it – roasted, fried, crumbed, in a salad, on a sandwich or flattened, marinated and cooked to perfection on a braai. […]

Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

WHILE we might not be able to solve that age-old conundrum as to which came first, the chicken or the egg, we do know that in terms of recognised and celebrated food days, World World Egg Day – which this year takes place on Friday, October 9 – follows World Chicken Day by a mere […]