Everyone loves a good G&T, but how well do you know your gin? The definition of gin isn’t as straightforward as you might think Unlike many other types of alcohol, gin doesn’t have such a straightforward definition – in fact, it is quite subjective. The reason for this is that gin is defined by its flavour: juniper should be the dominant note on the palate, at the fore more than any of the infusions added to it. Gin also gets its name from the juniper berry. Juniper berries are still picked in the wild Juniper is not widely cultivated and…
COOK’S TIPS When adding the peanut butter, reduce the heat to low to avoid the sauce splitting. Add a little hot water when blitzing if the peas are…
The much-anticipated Carrol Boyes Charity Open Day has grown into the home-ware brand’s biggest event of the year! It’s a not-to-be missed opportunity to buy your favourite Carrol Boyes products at amazing discounts, shop early for festive season gifts and support three worthy charities, all at the same time. Part of the proceeds from the Carrol Boyes Charity Open Day will benefit Breadline Africa, The Sunflower Fund and Monkeybiz. Come and join in this heartwarming retail adventure, along with your favourite DJs from popular local radio station Magic 828 AM as they participate in a live Outside Broadcast as part…
Blue Crane Coffee Company (@bluecranecoffeeco), known to locals today as Stellenbosch’s (Western Cape) ‘new bird in town’, proudly roasts its versatile, ‘genuine’ coffee blends at its Dorp Street…
Tullamore D.E.W. Tullamore D.E.W. celebrates the festive season with a classic gift pack, now available at leading retailers. This gift pack includes two Tullamore D.E.W. glasses and a 750ml Tullamore D.E.W. Original for only R269. Raise your glass neat, on the rocks, or mixed into your favourite cocktail this festive season, as we salute the past and celebrate what’s to come! Hopefully many more good memories with your favourite original blend Irish whiskey. Try the McCabe’s Brew cocktail: INGREDIENTS: 45ml Tullamore D.E.W. Original Irish Whiskey 5ml apple liqueur 1 dash Angostura © Bitters 2 dashes Angostura © Orange Bitters 2 barspoons white…
What is Christmas without a wow-worthy roast as the centre-piece of the table? We’ve put together our list of spectacular Christmas roasts, worthy of being on your table this festive season! Roast rib of beef with baked citrus butternut and melted Gorgonzola Roast rib of beef with baked citrus butternut and melted Gorgonzola boasts some unusual flavours that go together amazingly well. The tender meat is delicious with slightly sweet, zesty butternut and sharp, earthy cheese. Festive roast rack with caramelised apples We used pork here, but a lamb rack will work just as well. Roast chicken with lemon and…
In September, Pictured Rocks (also known as Nordic Sails 2) was revealed as the much-anticipated Colour of the Year for 2018 and needless to say, the F&HE team got excited (and creative). Pictured Rocks is a subtle and warm tone of grown-up pink that draws from the tactile qualities of natural wood and leather, conveying comfort and ease in response to consumers wanting to nestle down more and create a “welcome home”. The research – conducted by the Dulux colour team, together with a group of 11 international experts, revealed a strong overarching trend of consumers wanting to transform their…
Roast rib of beef with baked citrus butternut and melted Gorgonzola boasts some unusual flavours that go together amazingly well. The tender meat is delicious with slightly sweet,…