Why reinvent the wheel when it works so well? Dinner and a movie is a combination that will never go out of style. So for your next date night, solo-date, or night out with the besties, why not enjoy soul-warming movies at Cape Town’s very own little secret cinephile garden, the Labia Theatre? With its antique feel and cosy atmosphere, it’s the perfect portal to get lost in worlds that are not our own. Step into the past with old-fashioned ticket stubs, popcorn in a brown paper packet and a Coca-Cola in a glass bottle. Hopeless romantics can buy dinner-and-a-movie tickets…
The season has brought its bounty into your home, but sometimes there are more gifts from your garden than you know what to do with. Air drying can extend…
If you’re an avid foodie in Cape Town, you more than likely frequented Limoncello Ristorante Pizzeria in Gardens. For 12 years it was much loved by locals and tourists alike. Celebrated for its authentic Southern Italian cuisine, Luca and Cecilia Castiglione re-opened Limoncello in 2019. Today, you can find Limoncello nestled under Chapmans Peak in Noordhoek with beautiful mountain and sea views. Limoncello’s story When Luca and Cecilia moved to Noordhoek, they fell in love with the venue that currently houses Limoncello Ristorante. They promised that if they were ever to re-open Limoncello it would be right there with stunning views…
There’s nothing like a juicy burger to fuel your days of adventuring in Cape Town. With a seemingly endless array of dining spot options in the Mother City,…
Crab stick salad Try this colourful Crab stick salad by Jenny Morris for Juicy Delicious! INGREDIENTS 500g shredded crab sticks 1 large carrot julienned 2 firm ripe nectarines cut into thin matchsticks 3 firm red plums cut into matchsticks 1 cup shredded red cabbage The Dressing ¾ cup mayonnaise (Japanese mayo is great) 1 ½ Tbsps lime juice 2 Tbsps soy sauce Zest of 1 lime 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 Tbsp grated ginger 4 Tbsps honey salt & pepper to taste 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste METHOD Stir all the ingredients together and dress just before serving. Garnish…
At one stage or another, you’ll find yourself with a roll of frozen puff pastry, unsure what you should do with it. It could be leftover from a…
Cold brew at home Starbucks South Africa is excited to reintroduce the Cold Brew range, including the Traditional Cold Brew, Cold Brew Latte, and Cold Brew with Vanilla Sweet Cream. INGREDIENTS 1 large sterilised jar, container or French Press 250 g of course ground coffee (Starbucks Kenya/ Colombia/ combination) 1 litre fresh, filtered, room temperature water METHOD Add ground coffee into brewing vessel. Slowly pour water over coffee grounds, ensuring all coffee is saturated. Seal with a lid and allow to steep at room temperature for 12 -20 hours (longer steep = stronger brew). After 12 – 24…
Many Capetonians are moving towards more plant-based diets as part of a healthy, fit and fab lifestyle. Our diet affects how we appear, feel and operate on a…
We all have a guilty pleasure, and if we’re being honest, pasta is probably most of ours. Diet culture tends to make carbs a sin, but thanks to all the information out there, we now know that this isn’t necessarily true, its about how you make them! These days making a good nutritional pasta is far from hard, you just need to slot in some alternatives. Work those noodles Spaghetti is not always your only choice, even if its your go-to. These days you can get a variety of vegetable options as a replacements to a carb-heavy pasta base. These…
Nectarine and mozzarella salad with basil vinaigrette Try this healthy and delicious Nectarine and mozzarella salad with basil vinaigrette by Sam Linsell for Juicy Delicious. INGREDIENTS Basil…