“A solo-trip to Thailand.” Check. When the opportunity to visit Thailand landed in my email box, I couldn’t help but feel a little flutter of excitement. Soon, that flutter turned into a wave and all of a sudden, I found myself jumping for joy at the chance of visiting one of the countries at the top of my bucket list. After spending countless hours on the Internet researching everything Bangkok has to offer, it was clear that a visit to the many markets is a must. So, as any good tourist would have it, I made sure I added some…
Bliss balls get a festive spin in these vegan no-bake gingerbread men. This recipe is also a great alternative to cookie dough if you’re worried about eating raw…
Most of us have a jar of beautiful golden turmeric powder in our pantries but, recently, you might have spotted the fresh version in supermarkets. While it looks a bit like ginger, fresh turmeric has an intense orange colour when cut open, which has catapulted it to the forefront of healthy food trends. Said to be one of the world’s superfoods, fresh turmeric is loaded with curcumin – an antioxidant that has been the focus of many studies due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer potential. Curcumin is also the reason behind turmeric’s striking hue. Turmeric’s magical health properties are enhanced…
This plant-based recipe is delicious! Recipes and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
We chat to Dr Pierguido Sarti from the Italian Embassy, Roberto Bottega, a wine expert, Gianni Mariano (Mastrantonio), Marco Pintus from the Italian Trade Agency and Michelin-starred chef Alfonso Caputo, to chat about all things vino ahead of Vino in Piazza – Wines of Italy taking place this weekend at Montecasino. What are the main differences between the South African winemaking and Italian winemaking process? Dr PS: The grape varieties grown in Italy are much more diverse than those of South Africa. There are almost 370 officially registered different grapes and many more that are locally harvested and used…
Mince, cakes, savoury treats and more! SPAR Freshline has everything you need to celebrate the festive season with. Treat your guests to the best, treat them to SPAR…
Creamy mussels take on an Italian twist with the addition of fresh fennel and spicy salsiccia Recipes, styling and photograph by Georgia East
Our digi-ed recently came back from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Thailand where she got to explore the Thai food scene and indulge in what can only be described…
Cheers to the holidays! Recipe, styling and photograph by Hein van Tonder
A sour made for sippin’ The shaking of the cocktail can make or break the finish of a good drink. The most common shakers used in bars are…