Wake up and smell the bacon this Father’s Day. Groupon brings you the man-equivalent of the classic floral bouquet and they are calling it the Broquet (#GrouponBroquet). Richard Bosman, the Bacon Boss, and Groupon have teamed up to create a hand-crafted, carefully cured and curated bundle of bacon, giving everyone the answer to the “what do I get dad this Father’s Day?” question. You will be happy to know that these mouthwatering broquets are as easy to make as they are to consume. There is a free step-by-step on their website to help you on your way. Groupon users can…
The perfect warm salad – this pan-roasted potato and pesto green-bean salad is perfect for warmer weather, or as a side to your favourite main.
Your guide on how to read a wine label. Wine of Origin (W.O.) One of the most important criteria to determine the character and quality of the wine. Where does the wine come from? This is a tip to determine the ‘nature’, the soil, climate, location, ‘human hand’, choice of grapes, viticulture and winemaking practice. If the label says ‘Wine of Origin Western Cape’, it means that the grape could come from anywhere in that region. If it says ‘Durbanville’, 100% of the grapes come from Durbanville. Estate wine This means 100% of the grapes come from that particular estate…
The name Aegir Project Independent Brewery is based on Norse Mythology. Aegir is a giant sea God who controls the ocean and everything in it. He then gets…
This green juice ensures your body receives a powerhouse of nutrients to strengthen it against the onslaught of flu season. Although not a substitute for whole fruit and vegetables, this is a great quick-and-easy body boost. It’s an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the blood. GOOD TO KNOW CELERY boasts anti-inflammatory properties and a host of antioxidants. It’s also a rich source of vitamin K, folate and potassium. APPLES are rich in antioxidant phytonutrients, flavonoids and polyphenols, which protect the body from the deleterious…
True to its name, cloud bread is lighter than air and absolutely delicious. It’s a delicate, gluten- and carb-free substitute for bread made with eggs, cream cheese and cream…
Street Sleeper – bridging the gap between mainstream society, and the homeless, one sleeping bag at a time. Street Sleeper is a Cape Town based NPO that kills two birds with one stone. It turns waste, which would otherwise end up in landfills, into durable, temporary shelter for those living on the streets. This innovative project involves the upcycling of advertising billboards into survival sleeping bags to provide immediate relief for those on the streets, while promoting social upliftment through dialogue and storytelling, and breaking down the social barriers between the homeless and the rest of society. Street Sleeper came…
Print Recipe Spicy tripe with baked maizemeal dumplings Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 2 hours 15 minutes + 1 hour 30 minutes, to rest Ingredients Dumplings 310g bread flour, sifted + extra, if needed 10g dried yeast 50ml brown sugar 250g maize meal 100ml boiling water 150ml warm water 2 eggs, lightly beaten 100g butter, softened
Challenge yourself to something different and try all of these fun things to do in South Africa’s National Parks. Once you have gone on countless game drives on a mission to spot the scarce species and walked every hiking trail in the park, it becomes time to do something new. Do something different, tick these activities from your list next time you visit our parks. Cycle among the Big Five Have you ever cycled in a Big Five park? Olifants in the Kruger National Park is the only camp offering this activity. The trail meanders on the banks of the…