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MCCONNELL’S Irish Whisky, one of Ireland's most historic and most cherished whiskey brands, has embarked on a new chapter in its remarkable journey. This iconic whiskey is now within reach for South African connoisseurs, thanks to the renaissance led by the Belfast Distillery Company in…
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WOULD you look at that? It's almost two months until Christmas which means it's time to begin feeding the fruitcake. Chef Mynhardt Joubert changed my life and my festive traditions when he sent me his first cake and now I can't imagine this time of the year without it, and the regular dosing with…
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FRESH off the toy rack (the third season launched in the US on 4 October), Chucky, the slasher comedy horror series about a doll possessed by a dead serial killer sees Chucky (Brad Dourif) take a stab at politics. The President of the United States James Collins (Devon Sawa) sets Chucky loose in the…
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IT'S not an overstatement to call Carole King a musical legend. Just go have a look at her Wikipedia page, which is what I did after seeing Up On The Roof - The Carole King Songbookat Theatre On The Bay last week. Whether you're a lifetime fan, don't know her music at all, or - like me - a fan…
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FANS of Deon Meyer's books will have, over the years, conjured their own mental images of his characters, most beloved of which is Benny Griessel - all the more so for his deep flaws. I am one of those fans, and I have had several books to formulate my pictures. So I'm rather skittish about the…
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ACCORDING to the website Days Of The Year, this coming Sunday, October 15, is National Mushroom Day. Originating in Australia (and probably mostly recognised in the US where they have national days for everything you can imagine; however, there is no reason not to celebrate here in South Africa),…
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PAWS-A-WHILE, an enthusiastic and dynamic animal welfare organisation, takes pride in hosting a series of remarkable pet adoption events. These gatherings guarantee attendees a day filled with compassion and joy. They go beyond being a mere treat for pet enthusiasts; instead, they provide a haven…
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OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the South African Mushroom Farmers' Association along with Pick n Pay and Reach For Recovery step up to support this. Read more here, get your mushrooms, and make some delicious dishes all while helping survivors feel whole again. VEGAN CAULIFLOWER…
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THE Yellowstone prequel 1923 stars Oscar winner Helen Mirren (The Queen) and Oscar nominee Harrison Ford (aka Indiana Jones) as Cara and Jacob Dutton, who head a new generation of the Dutton family in Montana during the time of western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression. Watch from…
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HERE at Eat Play Drink, we love all the animals and are always pleased to have the opportunity to support their charities. TEARS Animal Rescue has announced the opening of ticket sales for the TEARS 2023 Sleepathon, which takes place on three consecutive Saturdays during November. The annual …
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