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 adaptation of Devil's Peak, the first Benny book published in 2004, which comes to M-Net in five parts…
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Dishes to celebrate National Mushroom Day wherever you are
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), National Mushroom Day is particularly meant for mushroom farmers, restaurants, cafes and health…
Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge 2023 – now we wait
THE countdown to find South Africa’s favourite pizzeria is almost complete, with voting in the Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge 2023 having closed on Saturday, September 30. Once all the votes have been tallied, the winner of this year’s coveted title of South Africa’s Favourite Pizzeria will be revealed on Friday, November 10.
In the three months since July, when the challenge began, it’s…
FOR an adventure reality series like Die Brug (The Bridge), where 12 strangers must work together to build a bridge in a remote, rugged and pristine location, with one hoping to walk away with prize money of R1 million, you need a narrator’s voice with gravitas – a voice that can capture, colour in and amplify the drama, action, suspense and emotion. Such a person is the enigmatic Neil Sandilands,…
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Vergelegen’s Café Fleur unveils spring menu with French finesse
CAFÉ Fleur, located in the lush gardens of picturesque Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, has launched its eagerly anticipated spring menu with a special offer. Guests can enjoy a free glass of Vergelegen bubbly or Sauvignon Blanc to accompany a main course, valid until Sunday, 29 October.
Ushering in the new season, chef Michelle Barry and her team have drawn inspiration from bountiful
…New cellar master joins Nuy Winery in its 60th year
NUY Winery, in the picturesque Nuy Valley along the Breede River, is delighted to introduce its new cellar master, Christo Basson. With an accomplished background in winemaking, Basson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Nuy’s team.
Basson’s journey in the industry began in 2002 at DTK Wines in Rawsonville. In 2008, he joined the team at TCB Wines as winemaker/cellar master, where he
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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 for individuals of all ages. These events offer a delightful array of engaging activities and feature…
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Mushroom dishes for your meat-free Mondays
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 SOUP WITH TURMERIC ROASTED MUSHROOMS Serves 6-8
Ingredients
75g raw cashew nuts
1 large…
Yellowstone prequel 1923 on Showmax this month
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 October 16.
Continuing the saga from Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan’s first Yellowstone prequel 1883,…
THROUGHOUT his career, across critically acclaimed restaurants and earning a string of global awards, chef Luke Dale Roberts has always let his food do the talking. Until now.
October 2023 sees the launch of Dale Roberts’ first cookbook, a remarkable 520-page hardcover release that celebrates the game-changing cuisine of The Test Kitchen, his pioneering fine dining destination that cemented…
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Join the ultimate slumber party to find out why shelter pets cuddle better
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 TEARS Sleepathonis currently in its 10th year and is hosted at the TEARS Kennels and Cattery in…
Inter hotel challenge focused on mentoring hospitality talent
WHILE South Africa’s tourist numbers are powering ahead in anticipation of the local summer, 23 wine stewards have been undergoing intensive training. Their next-level wine service and knowledge education, dubbed Grape to Glass, forms part of the major skills transfer initiative that underpins the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, now sponsored by Heineken Beverages.
The 23 trainees, representing top…
RENOWNED artist Hanneke Benadé invites you to experience her captivating new exhibition, Sense Of Place, opening at Union House in Cape Town on October 19, 2023. It will run until December 1.
For the past two decades, Benadé's stunning pastel drawings have found their way into private homes and collections, both locally and abroad. Benadé's signature style is characterised by her muse of powder…
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film coming to Star-Kinekor
GET ready Swifties, TayTay is coming to South Africa… well, her new Eras Tourconcert film is, and it will be releasing in Ster-Kinekor’s immersive IMAX and luxurious Cine Prestige cinemas on 13 October, to coincide with the release date in the USA.
The cultural phenomenon gives fans the opportunity to immerse themselves in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience, offering a…
Hope, joy and dignity…take part to make it possible
CANCER is hard. The diagnosis, the treatment, the recovery. And with breast cancer, the loss of a breast too. It’s a very personal wound that often changes a woman’s perception of her femininity, self-worth and sense of belonging.
That’s where Reach For Recovery (R4R) and the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA) step in. All forms of breast reconstruction and external breast…