’Tis the season to be jolly and when #WineWednesday fell on my doorstep this week, I decided to shake things up and serve Roku gin instead. Having never heard of a Japanese gin, it was quite a pleasant surprise to my guest when they arrived for wine, but found a drinks trolley with gin – it’s the festive season after all! About Roku gin: “In Japanese, Roku translates as the number six. Inside every bottle of Roku Gin, you will find six very special botanicals that are sourced in Japan. These represent Suntory’s commitment to only use the best ingredients…
Perfectly timed to bring a plethora of artisanal gifting ideas to shoppers ahead of Christmas, Hyde Park Corner is delighted to welcome VYx44, a collaborative store conceptualised to…
It’s not a Christmas feast without delicious pork belly! Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart
Perfect to serve as a starter when the guest arrive for Christmas lunch. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
Inverroche, the leading South African handcrafted gin, announced this month it will be expanding its United States footprint. To introduce the uniquely South African spirit to the US market, CEO and founder, Lorna Scott hosted a series of exclusive events in New York City which culminated in being the exclusive gin sponsor at the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) Charity Auction this past week. To support CTAOP, the brand partly sponsored a South African experience to the value of $45 000 in total. The prize includes a trip to the Inverroche Distillery, as one of the many contributions by…
One winner takes it all! Hunter’s Country House – 1-night stay and breakfast for 2 people sharing (R6 570) Fragrant and colourful, Hunter’s Country House’s flourishing gardens create an…
“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…