More and more South Africans choose to keep their cool as the party season hots up. Diaries are filling up and while this time of the year is still all about getting out and having fun, recent studies show a rise in hybrid partying, and that a growing number of South Africans are looking for a healthy, great-tasting and sophisticated alcohol substitute. In his 2022 thesis, Markus Filter notes that this shift can be credited to “health-consciousness and a greater focus on wellness and mental well-being, particularly by Generation Y consumers”. Lulie Halstead, CEO of global market research and strategy…
Here are some cooking hacks that will save you time and stress this festive season. Cooking mistakes Did you accidentally add too much salt to your sauce or…
Curated for the curious and creative, a hot new Cape Town eatery will be opening its doors this summer. Located within a heritage building in the bustling and eclectic Kloof Street Neighbourhood, Upper Union is a stylish eatery that will be serving up a modern, shared-dining concept by Chef Amori Burger. Marking MORE Family Collection’s first foray into restaurants, Upper Union sees the renowned hospitality group offering something new for the creative and the curious. An opportunity to escape, indulge and connect all around good food, fine wines and bespoke cocktails. An experience to be shared. “We’re really looking forward to…
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One of the best parts about the festive season is all of the gatherings and parties…but one of the most stressful parts is when you are hosting one of these gatherings yourself. We’ve put together all of the tips that you need to throw the perfect holiday party without raising your stress levels. Make a list It might seem obvious, but putting together a list of what needs to be done is a great way to keep your thoughts in order and get rid of any worry that you might be forgetting something. Lists will also help you keep track…
Summer-style wines, festive gifting and on-site offerings aplenty: Waterford Estate is the place to be this summer. Perfectly timed with the start of December and South Africa’s favourite season,…
Spinach & ricotta gnocchi A delicious vegetarian dinner idea! TOTAL TIME 45 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 large orange sweet potato, chopped coarsely 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges cooking-oil spray 200 g baby spinach leaves 500 g firm fresh ricotta 1 cup finely grated parmesan ½ cup plain all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 80 g butter, chopped 16 sage leaves METHOD PREHEAT oven to 220°C. PLACE sweet potato and onion onto a baking-paper-lined oven tray. Spray with cooking oil; season. Roast for 30 minutes or until golden…
Stand the chance to win one of 6 bottles of Cape Town Gin from Cape Town Gin & Spirits Company this festive season! Congratulations to our winners! Berrenice…
Making gifts by hand is a cost-effective way to show your loved ones how much you care this festive season. Here, we’ve put together some ideas for thoughtful DIY gifts that you can make for friends and family this Christmas. Homemade cookies Put together a box of iced Christmas cookies, shortbread stars, or just a selection of your favourites as a gift for friends or family. Add some extra festive feeling to the box by wrapping the cookies in red and white ribbon and putting some Christmas chocolates or candy canes amongst the biscuits in the box. Handmade candles Reuse…
Marsala & fig cake with poached quince syrup The perfect hearty Christmas dessert. PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 4.5 hours | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS Poached…