It’s not called the ‘Silly Season’ for nothing. Festive cooking and entertaining can take its toll on even the best of cooks, so we ventured into the kitchen at Signal Restaurant to ask Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen for her handy hints and tips – and then took a left turn into the Sales and [...]
Christmas is a time for giving, sharing, love and kindness – as the holiday season unfolds, through carefully selected decorative pieces and holiday mood initiators, we invite you to share in our festive spirit! Complimentary fruit cake and Festive Season nibbles abound while cinnamon and clove fragranced candles tickle the senses. Taking pride of place [...]
We posed our General Manager, Nigel Pace, ten questions about Christmas: 1. What will you be doing on Christmas day? Having brunch at home with close friends. I never make big plans for Christmas since it is never holiday time for me! 2. What is your favourite Christmas meal? Will you be having it this year? [...]
The festive season in the Cape is such a special time, particularly at Cape Grace. From Christmas carols sung by staff making up the ‘Cape Grace Choir’ to a jolly Father Christmas, delectable menus, mince pies and eggnog – you’ll really enjoy a Cape Grace Christmas! As you step through the doors, our Christmas tree [...]
The wonderful citizens of South Africa give roughly R12 billion per annum to help others. Are you one of them? Why not give a gift that will benefit others and tell your loved ones you have donated in their name? Here are five organisations that facilitate gifts to those that really need them and let you [...]
It’s almost upon us and if you’re thinking of doing something different this year, have a look at our list of Christmas gift ideas: – Pop onto the BBC Good Food website to see their selection of edible goodies – everything from baked goods, chutneys and preserves to homemade chocolates and truffles. – The November [...]
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 [...]
Are you ready to spice things up in the kitchen this festive season? Come this way for a sneak preview of what’s in Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen’s Christmas store cupboard. “I have a very sweet tooth,” says Malika, “and the mere mention of the festive season makes me think sweet and spicy, incense, infused, [...]