More than 50 years after it first burst onto the stage in 1973 (way ahead of its time, really), The Rocky Horror Show remains one of musical theatre’s most gloriously rebellious productions.…
More than 50 years after it first burst onto the stage in 1973 (way ahead of its time, really), The Rocky Horror Show remains one of musical theatre’s most gloriously rebellious productions.…
Food safety alerts can feel alarming, especially when they involve familiar foods like bagged salad, deli meats, frozen fruit, spices, or ready-to-eat meals. Yet these notices are also useful reminders that safe…
It’s something we’re told all the time, to eat with the seasons. But why exactly should we eat seasonally? Well, there are numerous reasons. Firstly, abundance – in-season produce costs much less,…
Since the wellness boom, health-conscious eaters around the globe have sung the praises of quinoa, unknowingly dismissing other grain-like varieties such as amaranth, buckwheat and sorghum. Often mislabelled as cereals, these powerhouse…
There are many ways to gauge the temperature of a country’s restaurant culture. You can count awards and new openings, or look at the length of waiting lists. More revealing, perhaps, is…
Karoo food is all about good, honest cooking – hearty, homely and made to be shared. Think potjie with roosterkoek, tomato bredie, homemade chicken pie and braaied lamb, followed by malva pudding…
One of the perks of city living is that you can venture out when the hustle and bustle becomes overwhelming. Whether it’s a safari game drive, discovering natural rock pools in summer…
Let’s not bemoan the chill of winter, but rather celebrate all the delicious culinary dishes that come with it. Besides warming bowlfuls of hearty soup or stew, there is, of course, dessert…
The Marine in Hermanus, one of South Africa’s most iconic seaside hotels, has unveiled the beautifully reimagined Pavilion Restaurant, following an extensive refurbishment of the hotel’s ground-floor public spaces. It heralds a…
If you love drinking coffee but hate the jitters, mesquite coffee is one of the most satisfying alternatives on the market. Made by roasting and grinding the sweet seedpods of the mesquite…
Water is something we drink every day, yet how often do we really stop to taste it? From mineral composition and geology to carbonation, temperature and texture, water can have a surprising…
This Women’s Month, we’re celebrating the women who live brightly, lead boldly and leave an unforgettable mark on the people around them. They are the women who turn hardship into hope, lift…
Decaf might seem pointless to caffeine-crazed java junkies, but for those seeking the flavour without the jitters, it’s one of the best alternatives, while getting that slight boost out of your cuppa…
This August, Brookdale Estate is inviting guests to discover its acclaimed Bistro as part of the third edition of ‘Proe Paarl’ – a month-long celebration of exceptional food, wine and warm Winelands…
We all need something to get up and go in the morning, whether it’s a cold plunge, meditation or, for most people, a cuppa joe. While that shot of espresso might help…
Life is made to be savoured through great food and treasured memories shared with the people who matter most. It is also found in the quieter pleasures, like slow meals or time…