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Thai-Inspired Chickpeas and Butternut Squash Red Curry
Eating like Beyonce has become a whole lot easier… if you live in the United States that is. Queen Bey has launched a 22 days vegan meal delivery service. Supposedly making or breaking a habit takes 21 days, and thus, Beyonce believes you will be converted after 22 days of veganism. (more…)
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Thai-inspired Red Curry Paste
I have always loved making curries, from Swahili to Indian styles and everything in between. When I lived in London, it was so easy to buy ready-made curry pastes. I always preferred, however, to make mine from scratch, whatever the cuisine.
Glenfiddich Whisky Makes a Splash at Cape Town Fish Market
Glenfiddich Distillery, established in 1876, is still run by the descendants of the founder, William Grant, whose company became one of the pioneers of promoting the making of single malt whisky. Today Glenfiddich is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed single malt whisky distillers and account for about 30% of all single malt sales worldwide. (more…)
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Tagged Cape Town Fish Market, Glenfiddich, Mohans Oysterbay Drinks Ltd, Scotch Whisky
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Bargain Cookery Books from The Hassan Maajar Trust
Nostradamus, best known for his prophecies, published a cookbook in 1555 while the oldest surviving cookbook in English is believed to be ‘The Forme of Cury’, circa 1390. Moving to the present day, despite the wide array of recipes online and a drop in book sales globally the cookery book remains a popular purchase for foodies across the globe. (more…)
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Tea Party With a Twist at Black Tomato Restaurant
Lilian, Tanya and Martin had the ingenious idea of celebrating their birthdays that fell between 19th and 22nd of February with a tea party at Black Tomato. This chilled, outdoor restaurant located in the courtyard of Oysterbay Shopping Centre, did not host a traditional afternoon session with pots of tea and delicate sandwiches. (more…)
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Tagged Black Tomato, Canapes, Cocktails, desserts, Tea Party
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Private Tasting of Boschendal, Douglas Green, Bellingham & Tall Horse Wines
It was real delight to meet winemaker Jaco Poitgeiter from Douglas Green Bellingham (DGB) group, one of the big players of the South African wine industry. DGB operates three winemaking facilities: at Boschendal, Franschhoek Cellars (for the Bellingham label) and in Wellington where they blend then bottle négociant wines (bought from various cooperative cellars) for Douglas Green, Tall Horse, The Beach House, Culemborg and Saints labels. My invite for the private wine tasting came from Meenal Kansara, marketing manager at Mohans Oysterbay Drinks Ltd, who import and distribute DGB wines in Tanzania.
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Tagged Bellingham, Boschendal, chardonnay, Douglas Green, Merlot, Mohans Oysterbay Drinks Ltd, Pinot Noir, sauvignon blanc, Shiraz, Tall Horse
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Recipe for Marinated Jumbo Prawns from Chef Joyce at Serena’s Jahazi Restaurant
Here’s Chef Joyce’s tips for buying and preparing prawns: Always ensure the head and body are totally intact and they have a shiny grey shell. After shelling, look for a dark line on the body which is the vein. (more…)
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Wine Talk with Spier’s Johan Jordaan
South Africa’s Western Cape is home to Spier Wine Farm whose origins go back to the 17th century. Their popular ranges include 21 Gables (Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage); Creative Block (an innovative range of blends); and Spier Signature (an ‘everyday premium’ selection, including a sparkling wine). While Spier’s winemaker Johan Jordaan was in town for the Dar Wine Festival he sat down with SCF for some wine talk. (more…)
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My Perfect Foodie Day In Stone Town
Touring Stone Town’s tourist spots is the most obvious way to explore this fascinating destination. If you have already toured Stone Town, however, as I have and even visited places like the House of Wonders several times with different friends from abroad then try taking a foodie tour instead. (more…)
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Red ’n White’s Evening with Spier winemaker Johan Jordaan At Karambezi Café
For lovers of the grape in Dar, one of the highlights of the week culminating to the Wine Festival was the fabulous Spier Wines Evening at Karambezi Café.
Red N’ White, importers and distributers of the award-winning bottles from South Africa’s Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, hosted the exclusive occasion for their partners and loyal customers.
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