Stand the chance to win one of 3 bottles of Musgrave INSPIRIT 0% alcohol gin to bring in 2023! Congratulations to our winners! Michelle Wales Thaakirah Soeker Pierre Vermeulen INSPIRIT is an aromatic, alcohol-free infusion made with 12 rare botanicals inspired by the ancient spice route of Africa. After many hours of tinkering and experimenting INSPIRIT is distinctive in flavour, pink in colour, and delivers a light and elegant alternative to Musgrave’s other botanical offerings. Infused with cardamom and juniper notes that complement those of African ginger, lime, and grains of paradise, gives it a harmonious and fragrant finish. “INSPIRIT…
Have you met our new managing editor, Bianca Muller, for our stunning print magazine? From the managing editor If you were to ask me five years ago where…
Every year, Patrón invites bartenders from around the world to showcase their skills in pursuit of perfection. Last month, head instructor at the European Bartender School in Cape Town, Sabrina Traubner, was crowned South Africa’s ultimate cocktail Patrón Perfectionist. She will join 18 other global mixologist winners and the one Wild Card winner from the four corners of the globe at the final leg of the competition in March, taking place in Hacienda Patrón in Mexico, in the pursuit to be named the 2023 global Patrón Perfectionist. At the national finals, Sabrina’s winning serves, named “the Start of Day and…
Cook with love and EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) by creating fresh, delicious, and unique dishes for your family and friends to savour and enjoy. Whether you choose…
Savour Stellenbosch life at upcoming Street Soirees! The social highlight of the year at prime time to ‘wine-down’. Settle into the balmy evenings of the season by joining celebrated wineries at the Stellenbosch Street Soirees. A favourite for friends to catch up over fine food and wine beneath famous oaks and wine-lovers seeking to experience the heartland of South African wine in all its glory, the Street Soirees are the place to be. Unsurprisingly, the Stellenbosch Street Soirees have become an annual highlight of the region. It offers enthusiasts the opportunity to taste wine and socialise in an elegant setting…
Gone are the days when ideas of success were a big house, 402 bathrooms and a perfectly manicured forest in your backyard. As more and more people opt…
Since becoming a Top Chef SA finalist in 2016, Chef Ayabonga Gope, also known as The Cook Dude, has gone from strength to strength in his solo journey as a private chef. From learning how to cook rice at the age of 5 in his home in Khayelitsha to a career preparing fine-dining meals for high-profile guests across the country, Chef Aya’s story is one of passion, hard work and determination. Tell us a bit about yourself and where your journey with food started. I am a Kasi boy and grew up with my mom in Khayelitsha. I started cooking…
Salad nicoise Getting tired of the same old salad? Here is a scrumptious Salad nicoise recipe to brighten up your next lunchbox. PREP TIME 15 minutes | TOTAL…
Indulging in more sugary treats than usual over the festive time is completely normal. However, too much sugar isn’t good for anyone’s health. If only the part of our brains that craves sugary goodness would listen! Staying away from sugar completely, especially when healthier versions exist, isn’t exactly a good idea either. Going cold turkey and eliminating all sugar from your daily food intake usually leads to increased binge eating. So where’s the middle ground? A healthy way to keep a check on your sugar cravings, is to opt for natural sugar-rich foods that will give you ‘that fix’ but…
Perlemoen Restaurant, situated in the first abalone hatchery in Hermanus’s Old Harbour, has been recognised as a “Hidden Gem” in La Liste’s 2023 awards. La Liste is an…