The famous novel, The Great Gatsby, has recently come out of copyright, and the film is due to be released early next year, sparking a renewed interest in the work, and the glitz and glamour of the 20s. From 20 November to 31 December 2012, Spier will be hosting an interactive stage adaptation of the…
Thuesday, the 15th of November The Craft Beer Project presents Live Music at The Harfield Festival On the 24th November The Craft Beer Project will team up with The Harfield Village Festival to bring the public a range of finely brewed craft beers from different local brewers, along with live music and Special guests, Rust…
Sometimes you just don’t feel like going out. You want to sit on your couch, in your pyjamas, watch TV, and eat something divine. Say hello to Monks. Open all week, from 5pm – 10pm, this delivery-only Chinese restaurant is feeding hungry humans in the Cape Town City Bowl and surrounding areas. Not only is…
Enjoy Cape seafood the way it should be served at OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar with their 500g Crayfish Feast for only R199. Prepared the way you like it and served cold or grilled with three sauces (lemon butter, garlic and peri-peri). Now you can stand the chance to win one of 10 Crayfish meals…
In their quest to provide you with exciting, new, different and even unheard of wines on a frequent basis, Cassis Paris will be offering a new seasonal selection for your enjoyment. The majority of the wines listed will also be available by the glass giving you the opportunity to try a variety of wine styles….
Thursday, the 8th of November Peanut Allergy Treatment Shows Promise In Controlling Reactions In a mouse study, researchers at National Jewish Health in Denver have discovered what might be a breakthrough in treating peanut allergies. They found that levels of the enzyme named Pim 1 kinase rise in the small intestines of peanut-allergic mice. Depressing…
Setting out on a quest to create ‘The Best Burger’, the owners of Gibson’s Gourmet Burgers and Ribs visited the top burger joints in the ‘Burger Capitals of the World’ – Chicago, New York and Las Vegas, and then tapped into the expertise of Belthazar’s Master Butcher, and feedback from hundreds of burger tastings with colleagues, friends…
“So Kayli, are you vegan or vegetarian?” asked someone, with their head resting on a toned arm, as they looked deeply into my eyes. I panicked and went blank. I looked around, worried that a raw-food loving, healthy goddess would jump up and shame me with her -12% body fat and long flowing, shiny hair….
Thursday, the 1st November World record sees 45 glasses in one hand Beijing-based sommelier Philip Osenton breaks the world record for the number of wine glasses held in one hand. The previous world record was 39, set in Spain, five years ago by Reymond Adina from the Philippines. [read more] Jack Daniels Creates White Whiskey…
I’ve been a frequent shopper at TAKEALOT.com for several years – getting my monthly fix of books, games and movies.. Over the past few months, they’ve also been slowly adding more categories and products to the site including Beauty, Baby & Toddler, Sports gear and a new category: Home and Kitchen. Takealot – Safe &…
The Secret Festival is a weekend event from 27-28 October at Spier exploring the latest in food and wine trends. Secrets of all kind will be revealed — from secret ingredients and family recipes to South Africa’s best-kept wine secret,Chenin Blanc. The festival includes art installations, talks, presentations, workshops, tastings, unforgettable meals, Secret Home Dinners,…
Vegetable stock 1 carrot 1 stick celery 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 10g thyme 1 bay leaf 4 peppercorns 1 tps mustard seeds 2 tps coriander seeds 3 L water Method Allow to lightly simmer for 3 hrs, take off and let flavours infuse and cool for 1 hr, pass through muslin and store Celeriac…
