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FUN fact: as depicted in the movie Snatch, pigs can and will eat an entire human, bones and all. But they won't touch onions or lemons. This was just one of the many interesting things I learned while touring the Farmer Angus operations at Spier in Stellenbosch, guided by Farmer Angus himself.…
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THIS past weekend was the first of the Mount Nelson's, a Belmond Hotel, Sunset Soundscapes. Not only a first for the season, but a first for the hotel. There have been various events over the years with live music of course, and the regular afternoon tea is traditionally accompanied by a pianist,…
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THERE is so much power in the plant kingdom for health and healing. And from vibrant fruits and vegetables, irresistible nuts and grains, to wonderfully delicious and umami-rich mushrooms, it’s all really good eating. That does not mean you have to turn vegan or vegetarian for a lifetime, or even…
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THE biggest series ever filmed in Cape Town and surrounds, is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Friday (two up so far). I had all the good intentions in the world to watch this when season one came out 18 months ago, but, well, what can I say? Then I was asked to do a piece on…
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THIS Valentine’s weekend there’s no finer place to celebrate romance than at Cape Town’s legendary retreat, Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel. Sensational dining and live al fresco music wait to embrace happy couples among The Nellie’s fragrant gardens and rose-tinted walls. Kick off your Valentine’s…
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REUNITE with friends, family and our beautiful city at the reimagined Cape Town Carnival experience on 19 March, 2022, where Covid-19 safety is as important as showcasing the incredible creativity and talent of the people of Cape Town. New format, same creative spirit “We're driven by the…
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SO many treats are elevated by a  sprinkling of icing sugar, whether you like your popcorn with a good dose of sweetness, or you enjoy a Victoria sponge with a generous coating of powdery goodness. Now you can take that little dash of decadence to new heights with Cook 'n Bake's new range of…
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ADAPTED by Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh from his best-selling novel and directed by James Strong (Broadchurch, The Liar), the highly-anticipated BritBox Original, Crime, arrives fresh from the UK on January 20, and stars Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible 2, Batwoman) - pictured above - as DI…
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WHOA! How was that first episode of Euphoriaseason two (weekly episodes every Monday, day after the US)? No surprise that HBO said the premiere drew 2.4 million viewers across all its platforms on Sunday night, making it the strongest digital premiere performance of any HBO episode on HBO Max since…
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ROOIBOS has come a long way, and Carmién Tea in particular has an incredible range of rooibos products from, yes, salad dressings to gin. Currently I am working my way through a selection of flavoured infusions which arrived just before Christmas. There's the good old "ordinary" organic rooibos,…
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