Share Tweet South Africa is blessed with a rich variety of fruits and vegetables that grow throughout the year. Depending on the season, you can enjoy fresh produce that is not only delicious but also nutritious and affordable. In this article, we will explore the seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables in South Africa and give you some tips on how to use them in your meals.   Summer (December, January, and February) Summer is the season of abundance in South Africa, as many fruits and vegetables are in their peak. You can find a wide range of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemo ..read more

Share Tweet Don Pedro is a popular South African cocktail that dates to the 1970s. It is apparently named after Dom Pedro I, the first emperor of Brazil, who was also known as Don Pedro IV, the king of Portugal. Although the name’s origin is unclear, some claim that a restaurant in Johannesburg with a Dom Pedro portrait on the wall served as inspiration. Others say it was a tribute to the Portuguese influence in South Africa. Don Pedro is made with ice cream, cream (sometimes), and a liqueur or spirit of your choice. It is often served as a dessert drink after a meal or as a refreshing treat ..read more

Share Tweet #CathedralCellarCrescendo Cathedral Cellar, the cherished KWV wine brand with stories, cuisine, and celebration at its core, invites you to join them in song and raise a toast to a beautiful year and the new melodies unfolding in their vineyards. This melody is inspired by Cathedral Cellar’s unwavering belief that wine is a pure reflection of nature. Chief Winemaker, Justin Corrans, describes his role as that of a conductor between vine and barrel, saying, “If the vine provides the sheet music, then wine becomes its song. As the vines crescendo towards a new vintage, we begin to ..read more

Share Tweet I’m sure you are well aware of the Musgrave Spirits brand, especially the renowned pink gin. How familiar are you with their handcrafted brandies though? Musgrave Spirits produces two brandies, firstly Musgrave Copper Vanilla and also, Musgrave Copper Black Honey. Today, I decided to feature the later – it is perfect for the cooler evenings! Musgrave Copper Black Honey Brandy is a potstill brandy infused with a dark and rich winter honey found in the forests of Zambia. It is deep caramel in color and exhibits a complex profile. The honey gives the brandy a deep and luxurious fla ..read more

Share Tweet It seems flavoured gins in array of colours are gaining popularity with influencers by the dozen posting their favourite cocktails in what seems like every colour of the rainbow and making for a truly exciting and interactive social media experience. Whitley Neill South Africa who produces seven incredible flavoured gins did some digging, and this is what they discovered. It all starts with the diversity of tastes. Traditional gin has a distinctive juniper flavour, which may not appeal to everyone. Flavoured gins offer a wide range of tastes, from fruity and floral to herbal and ..read more

Share Tweet You may have seen this information I shared a couple of weeks ago Savour the rebelliousness of the Irish with The Pogues Irish Whiskey #News I had a few sips of The Pogues Irish Whiskey at a whiskey shows and tastings, but that was pre-2020.  So I was keen to try this Irish Whiskey at home, without feeling rushed. What something delicious to warm you up on a cool and rainy day? Well, #ThePoguesIrishWhiskey has got you covered. It was my first time sipping and savouring this #whiskey, and after sipping it neat, I was also inspired to try it in a cocktail. Coffee and whis ..read more

Share Tweet I’ve always been a fan of The Cape Town Gin Company’s gins, especially the beautifully fragrant Cape Town Pink Lady. Their gins are packed with truly South African flavours and botanicals.  Also, each of the four gins supports a different NGO, so these guys are not afraid to give back to the South African community as well.  Their Black Rhino Gin was launched last year and a portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold goes to The Boucher Legacy. This NGO’s mission is to conserve SA’s wildlife, specifically the rhino, pangolin and African Wild Dog. (Get the full story ..read more

Share Tweet Craigellachie Whisky held an intimate dinner experience at Marabi Club in the hub of Johannesburg’s downtown scene on Thursday, the 24th of March 2022. Marabi was transformed into an oasis for the Craigellachie Dinner Experience – dressed in wildflowers and oak toned decor, transporting guests to a unique brand incubation. The award-winning Single Malt Scotch rebels against conventional whisky norms in how it shows up and this intimate evening was no different. After the night’s feast, we caught up with Bacardi Ambassador, Nkuli – who took a few moments to introduce us to Craigel ..read more

Share Tweet It is great when we reach a stage where we are actually craving healthy food! I got home last night, and my menu for the day went out the door, because I really wanted LENTILS. I often get cravings like that, especially for lentils. The first time I had lentils was years ago, like really – YEARS ago, while I was still in school. And without giving my age away, I am referring to the… uhm… 80’s. We lived in Namibia (then called South West Africa), and there weren’t the luxuries of after school care, so as kids we went to the nearby German hostel to have an afternoon meal, a short n ..read more

Share Tweet As a true crime junkie (yes, I am a murderino, amongst other podcast obsessives) I knew about the “Moor Murders” before I started listening to this audio book. I find this type of ‘true crime historical fiction’ so thrilling! If you are familiar with ‘history’ (or not – remember, Wikipedia is your friend) it is always intriguing to see how to author fills in the blanks around the true life events. We know what the outcome was, but how did it get to that point? The location is Manchester, UK in 1965. Children are going missing in the area, and the community is getting more tense a ..read more