The 28th of May is #HamburgerDay! The origin of the hamburger (or burger for that matter) actually isn’t very clear. If you had a look on Wikipedia, you will see that several claims are made as to who invented it, but one thing is clear – whoever it was, was …
So, last week we were invited to a Fine Brandy Tasting at Trumps Grillhouse and Butchery. And it turned out to be a very educational evening! Distell brandy ambassador, Nick Holdcroft, guided us through some of Van Ryn’s Distillery’s award-winning brandies. His …
I have tried matcha a couple of times before. Yes, I agree when some people say that it tastes very “green” and is an acquired taste. What I have learnt recently is that it definitely depends on the quality and type of matcha you use, and how you work with …
A lot of people think that carrots are a bit boring. It will be those same people who probably grate a carrot, add tinned pineapple juice to it and call it a ‘salad’. I was looking at the recipes on my blog Life is Too Short to Eat Lettuce, and although …
This is a great way to get rid of those leftover Hot Cross Buns. Yes, I know, you are going to ask: “Who’s got leftovers??” Apparently I have! It’s been a busy long weekend, so the Hot Cross Buns got a little stale before I could finish the pack. Hubby …
Although we are devoted winelovers, I will also be the first to admit that I’m no expert by any stretch of the imagination. There is always something new to learn, whether it is about food pairing, terroir, rating wines, etc. The list is actually endless! So I was thrilled to …
So, earlier this weekend I made my very first batch of homemade pickled fish: The start of a new Easter Tradition – pickled me fish! When it comes to Easter Eats, it is something I always wanted to try my hand at, and honestly it was so easy I very much …
I did it! Made my first batch of pickled fish from scratch! To be honest, I’ve got no idea what it tastes like, will probably only know tomorrow (if I don’t do that funny sleepwalk to the fridge thing again). Okay, I don’t eatsleepwalkthing, but I do get to tend …
Klipdrift Brandy is a household name in South Africa. With a rich history dating back more than 300 years, it stands to reason that brandy has been used in many a vintage cocktail. Kurt Schlechter, innovative mixologist and owner of brandy-centric experiential cocktail kitchen, Cause Effect in Cape Town, brings the …
It is no secret that we are HUGE fans of Angel Heart Beverages (best known for Ginifer Gin, Westcliff Gin, and Angel Heart Liqueur) and the fabulous dynamic force at the helm of this company, Jacqueline Grobler! We visited the premises last year for day of glorious gin and awesomeness …
