While we were uncovering the history of Roku Gin and immersing ourselves in Japanese culture, we learnt about the term omotenashi. Omotenashi refers to Japanese hospitality and the philosophy of exceptional experiences that come with this mindful hospitality practice. Sincerity is at the heart of omotenashi as both the host and guest are treated to a memorable experience. Origin of omotenashi Omotenashi stems from chakai – a Japanese tea ceremony – that was established by Sen no Rikyu. Each chakai is said to be “ichigo ichie” otherwise know as a once in a lifetime experience, which is a key concept in omotenashi. “Because life is full of uncertainty,…
With final exams almost in the rearview mirror for the Grade 12s of 2022, their thoughts will inevitably be turning to the future and their choice of careers…
Chickpeas are a powerhouse of protein and fibre, as well as many vital vitamins and minerals. These little beans are delicious and super versatile, making them a great ingredient to always have in stock in your kitchen. What are chickpeas? Chickpeas belong to the legume family alongside ingredients like beans, lentils and peas. They are an important part of Mediterranean and Indian cuisines, and can be bought either dried or tinned. Tinned vs. dried Tinned chickpeas can be either in water or in brine. The benefit of tinned chickpeas is that they are ready to eat, super convenient and easy…
Rebels of the vine, Black Elephant Vintners are at it again with their unique wine and music pairing. Black Elephant Vintners are changing up the game when it…
Regarded by industry insiders as the “Hermes of coffee, bakery and café culture”, locally rooted all day café Coco Safar continues to wow locals and tourists with its delectable range of specialty croissants. The famed bakery recently hosted a limited period 72-hour pop-up store in Rosebank, Johannesburg selling an impressive 8,500 croissants in less than 72 hours, matching what top New York Bakeries sell in one day. The bakery continues to set an unprecedented benchmark and has been consistently racking up accolades, rated by the likes of Forbes, Bloomberg and others as the world’s best coffee, while Food & Wine USA recognised its croissants among the four best in the world, on par…
Hake skewers with root vegetable slaw A yummy and healthy dinner idea! PREP TIME 35 minutes | COOK TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS For the…
We were lucky enough to attend the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurants Awards, and just wow! What an incredible experience with gourmet food prepared by award-winning chefs, a selection of carefully curated wine pairings, and, most importantly, an atmosphere filled with the joy of community as the top restaurants and chefs in South Africa came together to celebrate one another. READ MORE: Here’s to the winners of the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards! Over on Instagram we shared a few highlights of the event, but we had to go into more detail about the food. There were six delicious…
Looking for something fun to do with that special someone (that doesn’t break the bank)? We’ve rounded up some date ideas that foodies will love – all for…
Karaoke Kong is a celebration of all things karaoke Karaoke is enormous fun, and across the world, singing on stage has become a favourite pastime that brings thousands of people together every week. Melville’s Karaoke Kong looks to reinvent Joburg’s karaoke bar experience by offering guests stylishly crafted and funky décor, premium service, delicious signature cocktails and premium bar food. It is the only boutique, yet affordable Karaoke venue in Jozi. Owners Ewoudt Cloete and Herman Visser’s vision for Karaoke Kong is “to bring culture and sophistication back to one of Jozi’s most beloved party streets”. Amateur singers with dreams…
November is vegan month, and in honour of that we have looked at aspects of veganism like the best plant-based protein sources and the different types of non-dairy…