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…
Are you still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift idea? Usually, we only know dumplings and postickers from our favourite Asian restaurants. If you want to make these little pockets of goodness at home, you first need to hunt down all the ingredients and folding them takes quite a bit of time. wundercook &…
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…
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,…
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…
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 –…
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…
James and Vicky Peech from Johannesburg’s eco-chic The Peech Hotel are delighted to announce that highly respected South African Chef Candice Philip is to lead the hotel’s signature Basalt Restaurant as Chef in Residence. Following the success of The Peech’s late 2020 Guest Chef pop-up series to support independent Johannesburg chefs during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Have you heard about icewine? It’s wine produced from grapes that have been naturally frozen while still on the vine in the Canadian Niagara Peninsula. The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, allowing for a more concentrated grape juice to develop. The icewine grapes’ must is pressed from the…
Icewine is wine produced from grapes that have been naturally frozen while still on the vine in the Canadian Niagara Peninsula. It’s not just wine, it’s Icewine! The sugars and other dissolved solids do not freeze, but the water does, allowing for a more concentrated grape juice to develop. The icewine grapes’ must is pressed…
The Radisson Blu Sandton is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new winter 2021 menu at Vivace bar & restaurant. The menu was created by head chef, Tristan Latouf, with the idea of introducing a comfort food approach to dining which is synonymous with the cooler season. To compliment the menu, the team…
South Africa’s Flowstone Gin now stands head and shoulders as the leading gin range in the country when it comes to accolades after scooping three awards at the 2021 International Spirits Challenge results which were recently announced. These coveted awards will take Flowstone’s award count up to 21 since its launch just 4 years ago….
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…
In anticipation of the Radisson Spa & Wellness Centre opening in June, the hotel has setup a pop up spa and is offering their Caregiver’s special for the entire month of May. Set to be the ultimate wellness experience, the wellness centre is situated at the upmarket Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre in Kempton Park. It…
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…
New businesses often come with a set of novelty pain points, some which often lead to the premature liquidation of a business, explains Marcel Strauss, Group Chief Operating Officer of The Franchise Co. “The reality is franchisors have a system in place that has been tested, all the kinks that come with starting from scratch…
goodleaf, Africa’s leading CBD wellness brand, recently launched its new water-soluble CBD powder sachets which are fast becoming a massive hit with consumers across South Africa. The new CBD sachets assist in providing relief from anxiety, sleep issues, chronic pain and inflammation, as well as a number of other health conditions. Getting your daily dose…
In 2020, as the world receded into their homes in a bid to protect themselves and others against the spread of COVID-19, many of our habits and behaviours had to change. Big brands around the world had to come to the party and help their consumers adjust and make the most of being at home….
