These sweet mouthfuls are bursting with fruity flavour, creaminess and crunch. Cherries and almond essence make a heavenly pairing in the ice cream, while the devilish hot choc-fudge sauce brings everything together in a passionate embrace. 450g fresh Cherry Time cherries 80g castor sugar 2 tbsp water 1 tin (385g) condensed milk 2 tsp almond […] More
Cherries have been called the nectar of the gods, a butterfly’s kiss, and the deepest wish of a hummingbird’s heart… Here’s how to weave their spell into your very own elixir. CHERRY LANE COCKTAIL This sophisticated potion offers a balance between the sweetness of fresh cherries and the spicy hit of American Rye whiskey, with […] More
Made trendy once again by the rise in popularity of the hit TV show “Mad Men”, the Old Fashioned cocktail’s history goes even further back than that. Lore says that the name actually goes back to people asking for a drink made the “old fashioned” way back in the 1800s. Traditionally made with bourbon or […] More
Here’s how to drag the Old Fashioned into 2021 Yes, we said it, the Old Fashioned Week may be old fashioned. Okay, yes, it’s a classic, but perhaps it needs a bit of a shake up; not a massive one, just enough not to break a sweat. In our view, the classic Old Fashioned perhaps […] More
How are you celebrating Halloween? Embrace the unusual and let curiosity take the lead this Halloween with a slightly peculiar Orbium & Soda made with Hendrick’s Gin Orbium, a reinterpretation of the rounded house style of original Hendrick’s Gin, instilled with additional extracts of quinine, wormwood and lotus blossom essences. It is ALMOST CERTAINLY not for everyone, […] More
Tullamore D.E.W. suggests some fun Halloween garnishes to bring some cheer to one of the scariest years in history. No doubt, and for obvious reasons, 2020 will go down in history as one of the scariest years in history. Perhaps an unforeseen positive outcome from this year’s situation is that we may not fear ghosts, […] More
If there are two alcohols that have a history of being enjoyed socially in a bar, around the braai, or watching the big game, beer and whiskey stand out. While these two types of alcohols are generally enjoyed neat and on their own, the Irish discovered that the two consumed together create a beautiful blend […] More
To celebrate Heritage Day and our wonderful multi-cultural diversity and heritage, SASKO has compiled some South African recipe staples that are enjoyed by all. Here are some delectable local dishes with easy-to-make recipes from Roosterbroodjies to Jaffle Cakes and Bunny Chows, these Heritage Day celebration ideas will provide a fabulous feast for family and friends […] More
Still not sure what to cook up on Heritage Day with the entire family coming over? We’ve got the Mushroom Association of South Africa to thank for this fantastic recipe that will be a huge hit with everyone attending this coming public holiday and weekend. Mushrooms already being healthy, these nutritional wonders have been combined […] More
Still not sure what to cook up on Heritage Day with the entire family coming over? We’ve got the Mushroom Association of South Africa to thank for this fantastic recipe that will be a huge hit with everyone attending this coming public holiday and weekend. Mushrooms already being healthy, these nutritional wonders have been combined […] More
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 […] More
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 […] More