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Braai Free ticks all these boxes by making the most delicious meat hampers, desserts, deli goods, and condiments available for you to purchase online with delivery to your door.
Every new month, they bring out a new hamper which offers fantastic value for money along with a few other benefits. With their September Survival Hamper, you can get your hands on all these tasty meats for only R1699 plus free delivery and a cooler box – That’s 32 Meals sorted!!
The NUTRiBULLET is like a vicious beast, incredible hulk of the juicing world. It completely breaks down whole ingredients which means they’re in their “most nutritious and most absorptive state”. The motor and blade is so tough, it can liquify even tough seeds.
But it’s not just about juice. You can throw in tomatoes, peppers, onions, fresh chilli, olive oil, salt, and paprika and a glug of cold water and make a gazpacho. You can also add veg to make soup!
The NUTRiBULLET entry package is R1,995; the even more powerful 900 Watt and 1700 Watt cost a bit more. The recently launched BabyBullet was specifically designed to make nutritious baby food in just a few seconds. To see the full range of products, you can visit the NUTRiBULLET website.
There is exciting news as well. We’re giving away a NUTRiBULLET to one of our loyal readers EVERY MONTH FOR THREE MONTHS! To stand a chance of winning one of the 600 watt NUTRiBULLET, answer a simple question below:
Help establish the coffee community in one of South Africa’s biggest townships.
By funding mobile coffee backpacks, you can create jobs, provide perspectives for the youth and thereby develop and give back to the community in Khayalitsha.
They are looking for R16,000 to purchase one branded coffee backpack and a corresponding pump to start the selling the great coffee to the people in Khayelistha.
You can back this project starting at only R100! As rewards, you will be receiving, a pack of coffee beans, branded gear, shopping bags, t-shirts, barista training, and much more.
The dream goal is to raise a total of R91,700 to maximize the impact of the backpacks for the people and the community. They seek to purchase six branded coffee backpacks and pumps. These backpacks will not only increase the coverage of fantastic coffee in Khayelistha, it will also boost employment and training opportunities within the community.
Tullamore D.E.W. is a legendary triple distilled, triple blend Irish whiskey which is available in South Africa.
Tullamore D.E.W. was born in the heart of Ireland in 1992, it’s a whiskey blended from all three types of Irish whiskeys and is triple distilled. This unique approach has brought generations of families closer to the true spirit of Tullamore.
With the Whisky Live Festival to be hosted in Sandton from the 8th – 10th of November, the brand ambassador of Tullamore D.E.W., John Quinn, will be visiting South Africa to educate us about their unique style of whiskey.
We were able to chat with him talking about his role as a brand ambassador, the meaning of life and his love for whiskey.
Tell us more about you – what did you do before representing Tullamore D.E.W?
A: Actually this was my first job – I joined the Irish Distillers Group in 1974 where I had many roles including Production, Sales, Marketing and International business development for all the Irish whiskeys of that time, Tullamore D.E.W., Powers, Jameson, Bushmills Paddy etc.
What’s it like being a global brand ambassador for a whiskey brand?
A: It’s a great job (don’t tell my boss) and I really enjoy it. Of course there’s the downside – a lot of travel. But that’s also the upside. The travelling through airports is a bit of a pain but once you get to your destination you get to meet great people, to learn about cultures and countries and of course you get to taste some great drinks – what could be better !
What’s the biggest challenge as a brand ambassador?
A: I suppose the biggest challenge is keeping your admin up to date. Most people go to work between 8am and 6pm and admin such as reports, expenses, chasing up emails etc will all happen during that time. When I’m travelling that time is usually taken up in airport lines, on planes and in taxis. Then I have to go to whatever gig I’m involved. Last night I got back to my room at midnight (not such a late one really) but there’s no time for admin catch-up as I’m on a train to another city this morning.
What’s the most important message you try to bring across at whiskey tastings?
A: That to know how whiskey is made and what makes one different from another makes the drinking occasion all the more enjoyable. People who love whiskey will also love the knowledge. I need to be careful not to take the knowledge too far but it needs to go far enough so that people come away from my sessions thinking “wow I learned a lot there”
What do you tell people that try whiskey for the first time?
A: I tell them not to expect to love it first time but certainly to watch out for flavours they didn’t expect to find. After a while, they will start to look for these flavours and they’ll then begin to understand why they are beginning to like it – but importantly they will respect it also.
How do you see South Africa’s market develop in the next 3 – 5 years?
A: I see the level of sophistication in the SA consumer growing every year. Their level of knowledge is way ahead of where they were 10 years ago and they ask really informed questions at my sessions. Of course there are still many people out there who have yet to discover whiskey and especially Irish whiskey so the potential to double the business in 5 years is definitely there.
What sets Tullamore D.E.W. apart from other brands in the SA market?
A: I always tell people it’s a triple distilled. Triple cask matured and then a triple blend fo grain, malt and pot still whiskeys – that makes it unique, not just in Irish whiskey but in the world of whiskey. No other whiskey in the world is made like that.
How long are you staying in South Africa?
A: Just about a week. I wish it could be longer but I have a few other destinations to cover before the end of the year.
It’s a known fact that beer is one of the things Namibians take super seriously. That’s why it’s easy to understand that only the finest ingredients are used in making Camelthorn – all in an effort to ensure that the final product is seriously delicious.
Saphir hops are used in making their Helles beer and there are Lemondrop hops in the Weiss. Perfectly paired with a side of meat and a comfy chair whiling hanging with your mates, – you will have a helluva good time every time you open a Camelthorn beer.
How to get your free Camelthorn Beer?
Camelthorn wanted to make sure that Namibians get to try their home-brewed beer, so they decided that any Namibian living in South Africa could stand a chance to win a case of Camelthorn. Just like that. To make it even sweeter, they also stand a chance to win a free case… every month… for a year! That’s an additional 12 cases.
DanFromNam (yes, that’s what he’s called) has undertaken this important task and will be riding on his bike (did we mention he’s a two time Olympian) from Namibia to South Africa to share Camelthorn beer.
South Africans, on the other hand, need to find themselves some Namibian choms if they want in on the action and a taste of a Really Namibian small batch Craft Beer.
This competition kicks off 9 October and here’s how it works:
Each Namibian (living in South Africa) that signs up at camelthornbeer.com will stand to win a case of Camelthorn beer to share with their mates. They will be prompted to share the love on social media using the hashtag #ReallyNamBeer. The Namibians who sign up have a chance of winning even more – free beer for a year.
So, remember to keep following @DanFromNam’s quest from Namibia and find yourself a good ol’ Namibian buddy to share a Camelthorn with.
Use #ReallyNamBeer when your share your post about how good this beer is.
It’s Spring – love life, share a picnic, be romantic!
Delicious picnic baskets can be reserved via email, and Afro-Boer will need two days’ notice to prepare a beautiful affair. The baskets are designed to be shared with two people and cost R380. Baskets for kids can also be ordered for R75 per child.
The perfect drink for any day, Tullamore D.E.W. presents the Irish Espresso. A warm and fitting end to any meal, this is the Tullamore D.E.W. true Irish version of an Irish classic, crafted after the legendary drink made in 1943 by Irish chef Joe Sheridan.
While the original was developed to soothe and revive the spirit, this perfectly poured Irish Espresso, uses the world’s only triple distilled, triple blend and triple matured whiskey to pack a punch in a small package. Infused with a premium coffee liqueur that mixes shots of thickened fresh cream and Tullamore D.E.W.’s delicious whiskey, the Irish Espresso is the perfect excuse to drink coffee anytime of the day. Distinct in flavour, character and smoothness with only three ingredients – one could say it’s #3xbetter.
THE IRISH ESPRESSO
INGREDIENTS
20ML TULLAMORE D.E.W. ORIGINAL IRISH WHISKEY
10ML PREMIUM COFFEE LIQUEUR
10ML THICKENED FRESH CREAM
METHOD
Add Tullamore D.E.W. and coffee liqueur to a mixing glass.
Stir and pour into shot glasses.
Top each with fresh cream and garnish with coffee beans.
The well designed menu offers hearty food, prepared with exceptional skill and great passion. Using only the finest, freshest ingredients and innovative recipes, you are sure to appreciate that it’s “all about the food”
Get a Relish Breakfast PLUS a complimentary illy Coffee for only R35 when visiting Relish Bistro. That’s two Eggs & Bacon Rashers, Grilled Tomato served with daily baked Fresh Farm Bread with Preserves.
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Directions to Relish Bistro
Springbok Park
Grosvenor St & Pretorius Street
Hatfield
012 430 3449
Relish Bistro is offering a 2kg top-grade rump steak with chilli rub served with fries and a 340 ml Coca Cola for R695. But if you finish this meal within 30 minutes, you don’t have to pay a single cent.
Are you brave enough? Book your table!
Directions to Relish Bistro
Springbok Park
Grosvenor St & Pretorius Street
Hatfield
012 430 3449
One more reason to join Relish Bistro with the entire family on a Sunday!
Relish Bistro, the conversation matrix, the rendez-vous spot, the networking source, a place to relax or to refuel. 150m from Gautrain station makes for the ideal meeting spot. Nestled in Springbok Park, you enjoy a tranquil surroundings in the heart of Hatfield.
When joining the restaurant on Sundays, your Kids eat free for every adult that also orders a main meal. Now that will put a smile on every parent looking for restaurants in Pretoria that are family friendly.
Book your table now!
Directions to Relish Bistro
Springbok Park
Grosvenor St & Pretorius Street
Hatfield
012 430 3449
