Imagin Classic Gin has just been named the South African winner for the Classic Gin Category at the 2023 World Gin Awards. This handcrafted, double-distilled gin has beaten hundreds of well-known and established gins to take the top spot, making it a must-try for gin enthusiasts. The World Gin Awards is a prestigious platform that selects the best gins in internationally recognised gin styles and promotes the world’s best to consumers. This award reaffirms the quality, innovation, and creativity of South Africa’s most trusted wine and spirit brand – KWV. The various Taste categories are based on the commonly held…
Applications for Season 9 of BBC Lifestyle’s Come Dine With Me South Africa close on 9 April 2023. If you’re an enthusiastic home cook with a love of…
Rare and exclusive bottles of whisky and tequila, worth hundreds of thousands, sit unopened as collector’s items. Meet Reinhardt Paulsen, the man behind Urban Spirits and a purveyor of sought-after spirits from across the globe. Reinhardt Paulsen has sourced whiskys and tequilas that most people will never see in their lifetime. Many of the bottles in his own collection and the collections of clients are worth thousands of rands – or even hundreds of thousands. They include the old, the new, the rare, and the exclusive. For Reinhardt, who has been in the food and drinks industry for over two…
Spiced beef moussaka Spiced beef moussaka is a wholesome and hearty beef recipe that the whole family will love! Serves: 6 | Prep Time: 30 Minutes | Cooking…
The hosts and judges have been announced for the fourth season of BBC Lifestyle’s The Great South African Bake Off. Let’s welcome the judges Culinary extraordinaire Siba Mtongana and Paul Hartmann – owner of the South African Chefs Academy – are the judges that will be tasked with crowning one of 12 contestants as “South Africa’s Best Amateur Baker.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Siba Mtongana (@sibamtongana) They’ll be judging the hopeful contestants on three weekly tasks: A signature bake: the bakers get to show off what they’re known for A technical bake: one basic…
Halloumi salad A tasty, easy salad recipe to enjoy for a healthy lunch. Serves: 2 | Prep Time: 20 Minutes | Cooking Time: 20 Minutes INGREDIENTS For…
Situated in the heart of the Boland, surrounded by mountains, lush greenery and several wine-producing farms, lies Worcester, a town rich in heritage and culture. The setting offers the ideal spot to enjoy some local food, wine and music during some of the town’s locally hosted markets. Here are four of some of Worcester’s upcoming markets. Worcester Huismark The Worcester Huismark was started in November 2022 by local entrepreneurs Patricia le Roux and Anru Swanepoel as a means to create an affordable, accessible market for local exhibitors. Held in Le Roux’s own backyard, the market only features handmade and locally crafted…
Eid-ul Fitr is a day-long celebration marking the end of the fasting period and the start of the new Islamic month. With it only being day six of…
Cape Town’s fable cocktail bar has everything required for a night out. Fable’s allure comes not only from its cocktails, which push the boundaries in terms of flavour and the expertise with which they’re crafted but also because the entire venue, like its drinks, exudes the promise of mystery and enjoyment. Josh Sarembock, whose imagination and knowledge of global cocktail culture conjured up fable, set out to bring the essence of the world’s best bars to his hometown while infusing it with uniquely South African elements. Picture: Supplied The idea of using original cocktails to show off local myths and legends led…
Strawberry and banana breakfast bowl Who said breakfast can’t be sweet? Try this yummy strawberry breakfast bowl recipe, you’ll thank us later! INGREDIENTS 2 bananas, frozen 1…