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  • Spring Cocktails for Heritage Month with Flowstone Gin

    The coming of spring is a time to celebrate new beginnings and at the Flowstone Gin distillery in the Cradle of Humankind, the wild Bushveld botanicals that fragrance and flavour these unique spirits are in full bloom. Sustainably hand harvested, with evocative names including African butterfly bush (Buddleja salviifolia), blinkblaar-wag-‘n-bietjie (Ziziphus mucronata), iNhliziyonkhulu (Dombeya rotundifolia), […] More

  • Celebrate Sip-tember with Angostura mocktails

    Springtime is on our doorstep. It’s time to shake off those winter blues and toast to the finer things with a few choice ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters mocktails. The sweet scent of flowers blooming in the air, leaves changing from gold to bright green, a light breeze on a warm day… It’s starting to look a […] More

  • Cape Town Gin: Saving our Heritage is bigger than us!

    In the spirit of South African pride this Heritage Month, let’s talk about an endangered species close to our hearts, the Black Rhino. Here before us, and together, here long after us. Whilst we have all heard of the atrocities facing the rhino population in the media, not many realise how serious the current climate […] More

  • Negroni Recipe: History in the mixing with ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters

    Once upon a time, in 1919 Florence, there lived the Count Camillo Negroni. One day, the Count ordered himself an Americano cocktail, but, in a moment of spontaneity, he did something that would change the course of history forever. Instead of having the usual soda water in his drink, the Count asked for gin in […] More

  • Braai Mushrooms with Chickpea Recipe

    Everyone’s ready for summer, the braai, the beach and the sun. Luckily our flavoursome, low calorie and easy to make mushroom braai recipes will also keep your body in tip-top shape for a summer that promises to be the best since 2020. Whether you’re just cutting down a bit on meat or going vegetarian or vegan, […] More

  • Mushroom & Couscous Braai Butternut Recipe

    Everyone’s ready for summer, the braai, the beach and the sun. Luckily our flavoursome, low calorie and easy to make mushroom braai recipes will also keep your body in tip-top shape for a summer that promises to be the best since 2020. Whether you’re just cutting down a bit on meat or going vegetarian or vegan, […] More

  • Portabello Steaks, Zucchini Chips & Garlic Aioli Recipe

    Everyone’s ready for summer, the braai, the beach and the sun. Luckily our flavoursome, low calorie and easy to make mushroom braai recipes will also keep your body in tip-top shape for a summer that promises to be the best since 2020. Whether you’re just cutting down a bit on meat or going vegetarian or vegan, […] More

  • Warm the Cockles with a hot Martini cocktail by Flowstone Gin

    Move over hot toddies and mulled wine! Hot gin cocktails are the best way to chase away the nip in the air, and Flowstone Gin has some delicious recipes starring their favourite spirit. Did you know that cold temperatures mask certain flavour and compounds in gin? Meanwhile hot temperatures accentuate and add more depth to […] More

  • Mushroom Vietnamese Bánh Mì Recipe

    A tasty budget recipe that is easy on the budget while you wait for pay-day. It’s nearing towards the end of the month and it might be challenging to feast on a limited budget with something that brings lots of flavour. Mushrooms are the perfect addition to any meal for a boost of flavour and […] More

  • How are you celebrating World Guacamole Month?

    July is World Guacamole Month, initiated last year by the World Avocado Organisation. Yes, a whole calendar month to celebrate this delightful green dip, sauce or side salad – depending on how smooth or chunky you like it. It’s a tastebud tingling, every-food topping festival of flavour that’s so versatile, accommodating and luxurious it’s the […] More