Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has named celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis as godmother of its newest ship Vista, debuting May 2023. Multiple Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, pianist and actor Harry Connick Jr. will appear alongside De Laurentiis at the star-studded christening and naming ceremony, taking place on May 8 in Valletta, Malta. Connick will perform an exclusive concert for VIP guests at the christening event in Valletta during Vista’s seven-night roundtrip voyage from Rome, Italy. There, Godmother De Laurentiis will officiate the ceremonial breaking of…
Beluga is not just any port in a storm; it’s serving up a storm in a port. Beluga exceeds expectations at its new digs, located in Cape Town’s…
Heaven on a stick! A world-class ice cream and sorbet popsicle brand is taking SA by storm (and it’s low on calories, low on sugar, and made with real fruit and zero colourants). Didi and Tim Deane are the dynamic duo behind a rapidly scaling business that brings joy to customers (young and old) and showcases all the delicious fruit and ingredients we are so lucky to have here in South Africa. Their sorbet and ice cream brand POPCO has grown rapidly since its inception in 2018 and is now stocked in more than 150 outlets countrywide. And the volumes being…
Carrot falafel with lemon yogurt Tasty and simple homemade falafels. TOTAL TIME 40 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 240 g carrots, grated coarsely 400 g canned chickpeas,…
Tucked away in the heart of Franschhoek is The Belmont. A guesthouse conceptualised by owners CJ and Jean-Marié Stander, and brought to life by interior designer Tammy Holmes of Ivy Decor and Design. The Belmont is a magical space. Each of the seven rooms has a unique personality that shines through in every detail – big and small. With a mix of bold colours, intricate patterns, and personality-infused accessories, The Belmont promises a luxury escape in the food and wine capital of South Africa. CJ and Jean-Marié were inspired by their time in Ireland when approaching the restoration of this…
Ever noticed that the salads you order at restaurants are somehow more delicious than the ones you put together at home? Every bite seems to have perfect crunch…
Sticky black rice with lime and mint coated nectarines Try this Sticky black rice with lime and mint coated nectarines by Justine Drake for Juicy Delicious! INGREDIENTS 1 cup (250 ml) black rice 2 cups (500 ml) water ⅓ cup (80 g) brown sugar ½ cup (125 ml) coconut milk Fruit 3 nectarines, de-pipped and cut into thin wedges Juice of 1–2 limes 1 handful mint, leaves removed 2 Tbsp castor sugar METHOD Soak rice in cold water for an hour. Rinse well. Place in a pot with water, stir, bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and…
Spanakopita dip with cucumber salad & prawns The perfect dish for hosting! PREP TIME 35 min | TOTAL TIME 35 min | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 120 g baby spinach…
With the sad disappearance of Hellmann’s mayo from store shelves, NOMU has stepped up to the plate and created South Africa’s first “CrowdSauced” mayo. What started out as a light-hearted joke, turned into the creation of a physical product for South African consumers to test and enjoy – all in about four weeks. A story in three parts: NOMU’s MAYU is a non-tangy homestyle mayonnaise that answers the call of desperate mayo lovers in SA. Plus, they’re giving back to the community by donating all proceeds from the first run of 1000 MAYU products to Peninsula School Feeding. If this…
Apple pie doughnuts a la mode Dessert has never been easier! PREP TIME 10 minutes | COOK TIME 15 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 6 store-bought cinnamon doughnuts…