It’s London 2012 and by now you’re either eagerly dusting off your gym shoes or completely exhausted from wondering how those athletes maintain their toned bodies. But what if you were to get off the couch? What would you need and where would you start? Well, carbohydrates give us the energy [...]
Noel Ashton and his wife Belinda have written the definitive guide to ‘Watching Whales & Dolphins in Southern Africa’, published by Struik, costing only R130. And we have one to give away! It’s a beautiful, scientifically accurate, pictorial guide to every species of whale and dolphin seen in the waters from Mozambique to Namibia. This [...]
It’s a go-slow this August, especially in the Robertson Valley where wineries and guesthouses from all over Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson are getting ready to welcome guests to the ‘Robertson Slow’ festival from 10-12 August. Enjoy traditional dinners at the homes of well-known winemaking families or visit the Regional Food Market where the finest [...]
Decrepit tankers Antipolis and Romelia were going where most old ships go to die – a breakers yard in the Far East. It’s almost 35 years to the day (29 July 1977) that they were being towed there from their anchorage in Greece by a small Japanese tug the Kiyo Maru. As in the old days [...]
The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown finished earlier this month and we highlight five of the best shows that gained praise. Do tell us about any shows you saw and what you thought of them: 1. Seashells. This one-woman play starring Anthea Thompson, directed by Fred Abrahams was nominated for the Fleur du Cape Award [...]
With Fashion Week coming up next week (25-28 July), this photo essay should remind you of some iconic films that had a huge influence on fashion. See how many films you can name before putting your cursor over the photo to reveal the film. What is your favourite outfit from a film?
Winemakers are delving deep into their cellars to find their finest vintages for the Vintage Wine and Dine series at Signal Restaurant. Many of the wines have been awarded numerous accolades and some are no longer even available for purchase. These top wines are being paired with a 6-course dinner from the creative genius of [...]
At the recent Food Bloggers Indaba, we were lucky enough to mingle with food bloggers from all over South Africa. Here are some of the best from Cape Town… Betty Bake: http://www.bettybake.co.za Inspired to a gluten-free lifestyle because of her daughter’s gluten intolerance, Bernice Griffiths tempts us with guilt-free recipes like double chocolate squares and [...]
With 27 restaurants and 5 coffee shops and deli’s taking part in the Master of the Trade Routes Culinary Challenge in the V&A Waterfront, simply eating the designated dishes entitles you to be a judge in the People’s Choice Award, with a chance to win meal vouchers and an invite to the Gala Event. This winter [...]
So International Joke Day was yesterday (1 July) but any time is a good time to laugh and according to research done by the University of Hertfordshire Laugh Lab , UK, these came out as some of the World’s Best Jokes. See more on their website . We hope they make you giggle….. [...]