The more things change… As each Easter holiday has arrived during the last few years, there’s an internal confrontation by the grown-up me to my inner child. It goes a little something like this: “Look, isn’t it about time you’re able to walk on when you lay eyes on speckled eggs, a crouching bunny with a bow around its neck or fluffy chick with earnest eyes?” Several oohs and aahs later, the above-mentioned items nestle cosily in my trolley. And just to prove the fact that the mind is a complex thing – or that my journey to maturity is…
This apple and yoghurt cake is absolutely fool-proof! Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photographs by Myburgh Du Plessis
This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this March, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Endura Single Vineyard 2017, R200 The Endura was made with chenin blanc harvested from a single dry land vineyard (no irrigation) on top of the Paardeberg Mountain. The wine was naturally fermented in a combination of amphorae, tank and French oak barrels. The wine offers fantastic fruit: opening up with a citrus melange and deepening to stone fruit on the palate. The mouthfeel is textured and creamy—it’s an overall luscious and lovely wine.…
“Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.” Aristophanes (Greek poet, b. 448 BC) Café Cru at Montecasino…
The Easter bunny and Kees Beyers, Master Chocolatier, have been hard at work in the Beyers Chocolates factory. They have tested and experimented with divine treats to ensure only the best chocolate goodies this Easter. So, to help you celebrate Easter in the most delicious way, we’ve created a Beyers Chocolates Easter hamper. In here you’ll meet Benji or Ellen, 50g milk chocolate bunnies, mini Hugo- a 24g milk chocolate bunny and Bella Moo – a 120g milk chocolate cow. But that’s not all, because what is Easter without chocolate eggs? Thus, you’ll also receive an array of milk chocolate…
It is often said that when two worlds come together, they create something magical, or simply extraordinary. For us, this is the absolute truth behind the new 12-year-old…
Leaders in the décor, design and lifestyle trade, Decorex Durban, will inspire visitors to find their unique #rhythmoflife with a range of stylish services and products featuring at the Durban Exhibition Centre from 21 to 25 March. Co-sponsored by Plascon and Caesarstone, Decorex Durban sets the standard in the year’s latest interior and exterior décor with industry experts, high-end products and appliances as well as endless inspiration all in one convenient location. Themed ‘Rhythm of Life’, Decorex Durban will feature the best 2018 trends in artful creations such as the Decorex Trend Haus, the Kitchen Trends Project and the Bathroom…
Baby marrow, also known as courgette or zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be fried, baked & more. Here are baby marrow recipes for every occasion.
Product of the Year – South Africa’s largest independent consumer-voted survey – celebrated 10 years of rewarding innovation and excellence in the country at its annual awards gala ceremony, held this year at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg on Thursday 22 February. Established 30 years ago in France, Product of the Year currently operates in 39 countries. This third-party endorsement programme aims to help clear the clutter for consumers, to guide them and help them find the best new products and services in their market, while also rewarding manufacturers for quality and innovation. This year’s awards ceremony was a…
This sauce is such a great staple. We usually double the recipe and freeze one half for another dinner. Try roasting some of the tomatoes for the sauce…