With millions of South Africans drinking bottled water every day, landfills across the country are brimming with plastic bottles. There needs to be a concerted effort by water producers to find more sustainable packaging solutions in order to alleviate the problem. Aquasky, a pioneer in their field – by using atmospheric water generating machines to […] More
With Father’s Day approaching, are you still searching for the perfect gift for your dad? What started as a journey of discovering the role that the foods that we eat, has become a business that seeks to make a nourishing life possible. At The Harvest Table, they believe that ancient wisdom can be used to […] More
When people think of a tonic, they often refer to Indian tonic mixers, but there is so much more to tonics than that. Jean-Baptiste Cristini, distiller of the Symmetry Tonic Essence range, unpacks why the Symmetry range of tonics offers a healthier alternative to its counterparts. A LITTLE HISTORY “Indian tonics, as we know them, […] More
You may have heard the phrase “drink responsibly”, but you’ve probably never applied it to your impact on the environment. Distilleries have the potential to play a significant role in creating a chain of sustainable practices – but they can conversely have a huge impact on the environment if sustainability is not at the heart […] More
Award-winning botanical artist Jenny Hyde-Johnson is the designer behind the gorgeous artwork on the Flowstone Gin labels. The artist unpacks her collaboration with Flowstone Gin founders, Mark and Glyn French, her inspiration during the creative process and her passion for all things botanical. When Flowstone Gin’s founders – mother-and-son duo Mark and Glyn French – […] More
Aquasky MD, Brendan Williamson, talks about the birth of the atmospheric water brand and the changing face of the company. The Aquasky story begins in 2017, when the Western Cape government started raising alarm bells about Cape Town’s low dam water levels. Like most Capetonians, Brendan Williamson was paying attention. By 2018, the province was […] More
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for Father’s Day? The team from Rise & Grind is here to help! It’s the coffee brand to wake up to every morning. Roasted in Durban. Helping you stay caffeinated so you can focus on living your best life and help you get more out of each […] More
Surprise your mom this Mother’s Day! The Bakery at the Park Square Spar has got something special planned leading up to Mother’s Day to make everyone’s lives a little sweeter and it makes a great Mother’s Day gift. A Mini Mother’s Day gift box is available for only R29.99! Orders to be placed by 2pm this […] More
Did you know that you can buy wine directly from selected wineries at cellar door prices online from CellarDirect? CellarDirect is an online shopping system that connects wine consumers directly with wine producers. Their website is a collection of some of the best South Africa’s wine producers, where you are put in direct contact with […] More
1000 Hills Chef School Durban is the only chef school in South Africa to offer three diplomas in one year in an all-inclusive culinary course. Students gain hands-on know-how by spending many hours in a kitchen each day. 1000 Hills has a stellar reputation for having in-demand students, with a near perfect record of student […] More
Tribe Coffee has exploded onto the Cape Town coffee scene in recent years, earning its place among the big names in Mother City coffee. The coffee is roasted at the Tribe Cafe at The Foundry in Woodstock, where you can journey through the roastery, visit countries far afield and go home with your perfect beanery […] More
An iconic brand easily recognised by its yellow cap and oversized label, ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters is the essential ingredient in any cocktail, while in South Africa, Leonista’s Karoo Premium Agave Spirit has been taking over the craft scene. The two come together to form a perfect match with Leonista’s Karoo Premium Agave Spirit’s smoky flavours […] More