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Friday, the 1st of June #FoodFact: To obtain the maximum nutritional benefits, onions should be eaten raw or lightly steamed. New York Soda Ban New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to propose a far-reaching municipal ban on sales of large-size sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters and delis, his administration said […] More

THE FAMOUS BLOWFISH SUSHI SUNSET Join the Blowfish Restaurant for a delectable 20 piece Sushi Platter and a tongue tingling glass of Pongracz Method Cap Classique Sparkling wine for only R 119 from 18:00 to 22:00 on Monday 28 May 2012. For reservations call 021 – 556 5464 or email allen@blowfishrestaurant.co.za WIN TO HAVE A […] More

Thursday, the 24th of May #FoodFact: Hippocrates notes that dogs were somewhat indigestible while boiled puppy was an appropriate food for invalids. Mandela’s personal chef publishes Cook Book Ndoyiya’s book, co-written with Anna Trapido, is a charming collection of mostly rustic, classic South African recipes, including many of Mandela’s childhood favorites. [read more] World Menu […] More

The question ‘Where to watch soccer games in Cape Town?’ should be on all the minds of sports enthusiasts this winter. Not only will the Champions League final be broadcast this weekend, but after a two week break the drama will continue at the Euro 2012 in Poland & Ukraine, where Europe’s top national teams […] More

Friday, the 18th of May #FoodFact: The largest item found on any menu is roasted camel which is still served at some Bedouin weddings Massive chocolate sculpture breaks Guinness World Record California chocolatiers have broken a Guinness World Record for building the world’s largest chocolate sculpture. The sculpture, crafted by employees of Qzina Specialty Foods […] More

By now, I assume most of the Mother’s Day Dinners & Lunches in Cape Town are already fully booked and some might be lost on ideas how to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday. There are a few alternatives to dining-out! Eat-In sent us some lovely recipe (Chicken Pie, Roast Leg of Lamb, Ouma Corrie’s Malva […] More

Sauza’s tongue-in-cheek tequila commercial is pretty much over-the-top in terms of its attempt to appeal to women. The commercial inevitably plays on stereotypes: Women like men in uniform! Women like kittens! Women have tech issues they can’t solve themselves! Women talk endlessly about jeggings and whether they are pants! It’s been exaggerated too often. But […] More

Going to a museums is not only a pass-time for members of high society anymore. This is certainly the case when talking about Pizza Brain – the new pizza museum that will open its doors in Philadelphia. It is the life’s work of Brian Dwyer who calls himself a professional collector of pizza memorabilia. This however […] More

Friday, the 11th of May #FoodFact: Potatoes have more nutrients, vitamins and minerals than traditional superfoods! Study: Participants Offered $3500 To Eat Fast Food For 3 Months This almost sounds like a joke — a study from Washington University in St. Louis is recruiting participants to eat only fast food for three months. They’ll be […] More

Friday, the 4th of May FoodFact: The peach is a member of the rose family and will have a sweet fragrance when ripe. Report: Threat Of Hunger Skyrockets Among Seniors One in seven seniors in America — some 8.3 million people — faced the threat of hunger in 2010, a 78 percent spike since 2001, […] More

Friday, the 27th April #FoodFact: As bell peppers mature, their color changes from green to red and they become sweeter. Nando’s accepts Santam food challenge Fast food chain Nando’s has accepted a “food challenge” put to it by insurance company Santam, a spokesman said on Thursday. [read more] Why Organic Agriculture May Not Be So […] More