Are you aware that you shouldn’t use the same face cream in the summer as in the winter? The reason is not that simple, so we asked Cape Grace Spa Manager, Carryn Todd to explain. A winter face cream is all about exfoliating, polishing, smoothing and anti-aging. It’s the time when you might have peeling [...]
1.) Meat sizzling on a braai 2.) Suncream on a tanning body 3.) Freshly cut pineapple 4.) Scent of the salty ocean 5.) Sprigs of rosemary What are your most evocative summer smells?
Backsberg, Paarl – The first SA winery to achieve carbon neutral status. They have launched the Tread Lightly brand, bottled in an innovative soft bottle made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Find their Merlot 2008 and Sauvignon Blanc 2010 in Pick n Pay. La Motte, Franschhoek – This estate owned and run by the Rupert-Koegelenberg family [...]
1. An iPad – I can’t get through another year stealing my wife’s. 2. A bagful of meringues – my favourite sweet treat. 3. Socks – a must in every Christmas Stocking 4. A remote controlled helicopter – very cool toy. 5. A fountain pen – in 2011 I plan to learn how to write [...]
Whisky and Christmas are just made for each other, so if you are wondering about gift ideas, take advice from Whisky Sommelier, Candice Baker and her top 5 suggestions: 1: The perfect whisky glass: Purchase a set of Crystal Tumblers, and if you want it bespoke, have them engraved. 2: A crystal decanter: Usually one [...]
Kalk Bay is real; it’s noisy, it’s fishy and it’s a wonderful slice of real Cape life on the coast. Choose your line fish at restaurants in the harbour or the main street, from cheap and cheerful fish ‘n chips in a basket from Kalkies or Lucky Fish, to the family-friendly Live Bait and nearby [...]
Sundowners and Dinner on Table Mountain During the long summer days, the last cable car returns 8pm, so there’s plenty of time to savour the sunset from on high whilst enjoying something to eat. Remember, the cable car is complimentary if it’s your birthday. Visit the site for more information. Hot Air Balloon Over the [...]
Are you passionate about what you eat? You certainly will be when you visit these food markets, which happen to be the coolest places to source healthy foods and catch up with friends. Neighbourgoods Market– better known as The Biscuit Mill, it’s the trendiest place to be on a Saturday morning to buy great deli [...]
“What’s your favourite whisky?” This question is asked of me more times than I’d like to mention. Rightfully I suppose; it befits my position, but people……. it’s really tough to answer! Instead of my one favourite dram, I would rather introduce you to my Personal Top 5 and the occasions that match these dear whiskies [...]