Gin is experiencing a revival in Europe, so we thought we’d find out why in celebration of World Gin Day this Sunday. Gin is a white spirit made from wheat or rye and flavoured with aromatic juniper berries (from the conifer family). Each gin maker also adds their own secret recipe of botanicals (herbs and [...]
The 4th annual Cape Town Carnival ignites the Mother City tomorrow – Saturday 16 March 2013 – and proceeds along the Fan Walk on Somerset Road, Greenpoint. It’s one of those special days in the Mother City that excites and unites the community with a spectacular showcase of art, music, dance and all that glitters. [...]
There’s been an array of fashion-forward events all over Cape Town recently, and nothing brings out the best dressed more than horse racing and polo. Cape Town has more than its fair share of these; January’s L’Ormarins Queens Plate, the J&B Met in February with their Dress to Fly theme and tomorrow’s Veuve Clicquot Polo [...]
Cape Town is one of Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice 2012 Beach Destination Winner’s, so we thought we’d remind you of Cape Town’s Top 5 Sunbathing beaches in readiness for a season of serious sunshine: Camps Bay – if you want to be seen, go and strut your stuff on Camps Bay beach or just drool [...]
Today, 16th of November, is International Day For Tolerance. tol·er·ance (from dictionary.com) a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one’s own; freedom from bigotry. In the words of the United Nations, “The diversity of our world’s many religions, languages, cultures and ethnicities is not a pretext for conflict, but is a treasure that enriches us all.” South Africa would not be [...]
Not being a great fan of biographies, researching these recent biographies on Good Reads has fundamentally changed my mind and I can’t wait to get stuck into this eclectic mix of personalities – do tell us your favourite biographies…….. Cleopatra – A life by Stacy Schiff This Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life the most [...]
We think these photos perfectly sum up the change in season and properly reflect how nature, food and fashion work in harmony.
Cape Town is not just a cultural hub, it’s also buzzing with artistic activity, so let’s take a closer look at our top 5 arts events for this month: Wings of the Shechinah – The exhibition, Sculptural Art of Herman Wald. South African artist Herman Wald will have his biggest exhibition in Cape Town, forty [...]
In celebration of the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival this Saturday and Sunday, here are our Top 5 uses for olives – tell us which of these you will be doing this weekend? For more information email the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival or phone 082 909 1116 / 084 207 3820. An R80 passport, [...]
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 [...]