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LIAM TOMLIN'S legendary and OG Chefs Warehouse is backin Bree Street, occupying the ground level at The Bailey and it is oh so good. We would expect nothing less. A group of us had lunch there last week, and this is my report. The menu is divided into seafood, vegetables,  meat, sides and…
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INTERNATIONAL Burger Day is coming up on May 28 and we've put together a whole lot of burger options which make use of mushrooms - and not an ordinary, predictable saucy topping - to help you celebrate the yummiest of yummy "any time meal". The added twist is burgers that work for carnivores,…
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THE second vintage of the highly anticipated Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc has been released. A milestone collaboration of the region’s 13 producers, the wine’s first iteration of 10 000 bottles sold out last year in just six months. The region is world-renowned for its Sauvignon blanc wines thanks…
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BARRY’S first three seasons picked up 50 awards and nine Emmys. Now the first four episodes of the fourth and final season are streaming on Showmax, with new episodes coming weekly on Mondays, express from the States. The new season has a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes - the fifth-highest this year.…
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ROYAL fever is alive and well on BritBox South Africa in May, with the live stream of the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday the 6th from 10am, adding an exciting regal touch. In addition to experiencing all the pomp and splendour of the Coronation, go behind the scenes for an intimate…
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ACCORDING to Movie Webin an article published almost exactly a year ago, "Nicolas Cage used to be one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. But due to a slew of bad decisions and unnecessary expenses, Cage found himself debt-stricken and stepped away from the limelight. Since then, he has mostly starred in…
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SWIRL, sniff and sip your way through the best of South Africa’s wines at the annual Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival, which brings the Cape Winelands to Capetonians’ doorstep at Kenilworth Racecourse on April 29 and 30, accompanied by delicious food.

“With every imaginable varietal on offer for

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THE moon is new today and with it comes the end of Ramadan. Eid Mubarak to all Muslim readers and here are some recipes with a bit of spice, courtesy of South African Mushroom Farmers' Association. CURRIED MUSHROOM & COURGETTE KEBABS WITH SPICED MANGO DIPPING SAUCE(pictured above)…
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WOULDN'T it be wonderful - hear me out - if all the streaming platforms just hit the pause button for a bit? Like maybe a month or so, which will give me a bit of breathing space to get through just a few of the series and movies I have piling up on all my various watch lists. I mean, five seasons…
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MUSHROOMS are astonishing in their versatility as you'll see from this small selection of recipes from the SA Mushroom Farmers' Association. Bake them, put them in a warm salad or a casserole - and this is just a tiny titbit of what you can do with this remarkable vegetable. Click herefor more…
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