President Ramaphosa announced Wednesday evening that Level 3 will enter a new ‘advanced’ phase. Under this new phase, a number of businesses will be allowed to reopen, including sit-down restaurants. To ensure…
If you’re a wine aficionado or simply just love wine, you should know some basic wine terms. It sometimes seems like wine experts are speaking their own language when it comes to…
L-Gin handcrafted gin started in July 2018 by three good friends who live in Elgin and love gin. They were inspired by the sumptuous fruit growing in the Elgin valley and the…
With Father’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to make dad feel special. Doesn’t matter if he’s a photography buff, a foodie, or a coffee lover, we’ve got you covered with the…
Not being able to go out to eat and socialise has brought a shift in our society in terms of how we see food delivery. Long gone are the days of equating…
On Sunday evening, President Ramaphosa announced that the whole of South Africa will enter Level 3 of the lockdown from 1 June. This means less stringent rules for us as a nation.…
While the outbreak of Covid-19 raises doubts and fear in the hospitality industry, upskilling and reskilling are set to become increasingly important under unexpected circumstances. Wine Cellar fine wine merchants is launching…
All of us are painfully aware of the current alcohol ban due to level 4 restrictions. However, there have been rumours circulating that the ban might be lifted (hopefully) very soon. As…
I bet you’re wondering why the price of vanilla has skyrocketed. Before we get into the nitty gritty it’s important to know where it comes from, what it actually is (it’s not…
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated last Thursday that it will be mandatory to wear a face mask when leaving your home. We are already seeing signs outside of stores saying ‘no mask, no…
2020 has felt two years long and we’re only in April. Who knew that I would be writing an article about hosting a virtual diner party, when in actuality I want nothing…
There are a vast amount of local businesses that have pulled together to provide essential delivery services so that you don’t have to leave your home. However, if you still need to…
We spoke to Lucas R. Adams, the founder behind Cheaky Co. – the company that brings you Orbs, chocolate-coated roasted-chickpeas, and D’öh Chickpeas, the plant-based cookie “dough” that can be eaten right…
*This post will be continuously updated to add or remove suppliers. Supermarkets and pharmacies are still operational during the lockdown and most are delivering products to your door, but did you know…
Let’s get straight to it: these days it seems that eeeeveryone thinks they’re a chef. I can’t open my Instagram without seeing stories of my friends, acquaintances, influencers and even celebrities showing…
*This post will be continuously updated to add or remove suppliers. Supermarkets and pharmacies are still operational during the lockdown and most are delivering products to your door, but did you know…
It can be difficult at times to remember why we are being forced to stay in our homes. A lot of us have been feeling anxious and stressed and are suffering from…
Harvest season has swung round again, and Boschendal Cellar Master, Jacques Viljoen, believes it’s going to be another great season despite the global pandemic. Viljoen says industry-wide drought recovery is well underway,…