There are reasons to celebrate! It’s National Red Wine Day on 29 August – and what timing that is! Now that we can enjoy a glass of our favourite red wine again, we’re going to celebrate the only way we know. By cooking up a storm and pairing it with out favourite drink. Something else…
There are reasons to celebrate! It’s National Red Wine Day on 29 August – and what timing that is! Now that we can enjoy a glass of our favourite red wine again, we’re going to celebrate the only way we know. By cooking up a storm and pairing it with out favourite drink. Something else…
Hendrick’s Gin is the rebel child of the gin family. Their aim is to go against the grain, challenge the norm and expand our thinking as to what gin can be. If you are a gin lover and haven’t yet tried Hendrick’s Gin, you have not yet lived. Started in 1999, master distiller Leslie Gracie…
It’s 1829 in Tullamore, Ireland. Daniel E. Williams, a young lad with modest peak and a desire in his heart walks into a whiskey distillery. The grind, the brew, the scent drives this young man to work his way into a position where he could stamp his own initials on the liquid gold he’d grown…
Monkey Shoulder Whisky is the perfect addition to your cocktail. Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is a 100% blended malt whisky made for mixing. It is the first triple malt whiskey in the world and was voted the Top Trending and Top Selling Scotch in the 2019 Brands Report. They break conventional whisky tradition…
In today’s world whisky has always been associated with men, an old traditional drink which has some backstory of grandpa and how the drink was enjoyed from generation to generation. To set the record straight, a fact that remains, is that women love whisky too. Monkey Shoulder whisky speaks to every generation, the bold, creative…
The South African staple is getting the glory its due on National Baked Potato Day on 19 August. This versatile vegetable, besides being delicious in bakes, pies, stews and soups or simply in some foil with onion on the braai, is also full of nutrients. No wonder we love it so much. Put that banana…
The South African staple is getting the glory its due on National Baked Potato Day on 19 August. This versatile vegetable, besides being delicious in bakes, pies, stews and soups or simply in some foil with onion on the braai, is also full of nutrients. No wonder we love it so much. Put that banana…
A breakfast favourite! Breakfast is more than cereal and milk – especially if you need fuel for a busy day. Gone are the days when a piece of toast would suffice. Now we need something nutrient dense and tasty! A mushroom and spinach egg scramble is just what you need. Packed full of vitamins and…
Sitting around at home, watching TV and snacking a bit more than usual during lockdown? Try to keep it as healthy as possible with some crudités, or even if you opt for crisps, make sure to add some extra nutrition with the ultimate crudité and chip dip – guacamole! Surely the best invention of any…
BELIEVE IT OR NOT….MUSHROOMS MAKE VITAMIN D FROM THE SUN, JUST LIKE OUR BODIES DO. Mushrooms and humans react the same way when exposed to the sun Not only are mushrooms the only plant source of Vitamin D; they are also able to increase their natural Vitamin D content with exposure to the sun. Just…
According to the THP 2020 Flavour & Trend Forecast*, Michelin star restaurants around the world will be increasingly seeking out traditional ingredients from some of the oldest civilizations this year, particularly Central and South America. The SA Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) has taken its cue from this prediction, and in 2020 is celebrating the ancient…
With a shape as interesting as its unmatched flavour, the jewelled green of an avocado tantalises from toast to tamarind-avo foam. June is World Avocado Month as proclaimed by the World Avocado Organization (WAO), of which South Africa is a member, and that means it’s time for some fanfare and fun, time to take your…
What have you got planned for Father’s Day on Sunday 21 June? Maybe forget the boring breakfast in bed – unless it’s loaded avo on toast or kimchi avocado omelette, which goes without saying! It’s South Africa, so there just has to be a braai later in the day. Hint: avocado is superb sliced onto…
With Father’s Day coming, it’s a reminder that we should look out for the health of the men in our lives and the good news is that delicious mushrooms on their plate will show that we really care! Why? Because mushrooms are rich in selenium and research indicates selenium can play a positive role in…
Burgers are a staple food. It’s International Burger Day on 28 May. While we are unable to go out to a burger joint, we can create our own at home – with a little help from The South African Mushroom Farmers Association – and celebrate this classic mealtime favourite. Get the family involved and try…
