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Craving eclairs? You’re right on trend!

Published on November 12, 2016

Whip out the flour, eggs and butter and brush up on your your choux pastry skills; eclairs have made a comeback and are looking more glamorous than ever before!

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Movember: How healthy eating can help prevent prostate cancer

Published on November 11, 2016

It’s the month of Movember, and despite some of our countrymen’s ridiculous attempts at growing a moustache, the cause behind this hairy communal effort, is one of great importance. We look into the specifics of prostate cancer and explore how a balanced diet might be the most effective way to promote men’s health.

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Go, go (wine) gadget

Published on November 8, 2016

What’s the next best thing about wine (after drinking it, of course)? Our list of the coolest and quirkiest wine accessories! Whip out your favourite bottle and take a gander at these tools that will revolutionise your drinking game.

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Mocktails versus wine: Can they really face off in the food pairing game?

Published on November 8, 2016

The mocktail has long been considered a responsible (albeit, less fun) treat for begrudging designated drivers, but these virginal drinks have recently evolved into something a lot more sophisticated.

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Bowls and things!

Published on November 7, 2016

As children, we all once sat on a high chair, with a brightly-coloured spoon in hand and a big bowl of something yummy on the table before us. Quite suddenly, adulthood beckoned and our spoon was replaced with a knife and fork, while our inviting bowl was exchanged for the more sophisticated dinner plate. We’re delighted to share that the...

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Eating out at home with the JHP Gourmet Guide

Published on November 6, 2016

Throw together restaurant-quality dishes in your own kitchen with the help of the inaugural JHP Gourmet Guide.

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Quick Q&A with Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel’s Planet Restaurant Sommelier, Pearl Oliver

Published on November 6, 2016

Pearl Oliver had always wanted to be a doctor. Despite her interest in medicine, life had other plans. While waitressing at Catharina’s restaurant in Cape Town, Pearl’s manager handed her a glass of Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc Reserve. She took a sip – and the rest is history. Now a sommelier at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel’s Planet Restaurant, and in her...

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Chocolate – a healthy brekkie option?

Published on November 6, 2016

Ever since MK editor Heather wrote a blog post about her surprisingly healthy habit of eating chocolate cake for breakfast (and shared an amazing chocolate cake recipe, which you can find here), I have been wondering whether this brekkie trend is as good as it sounds. Eating chocolate for breakfast seems more like an early Christmas gift than something that’s...

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The Sandwich Baron has gone Banting!

Published on November 5, 2016

We have good news for all the low-carb lovers out there – South Africa’s biggest sandwich franchise, The Sandwich Baron, has recently revealed an additional Banting-friendly menu! Co-founder Sally J’Arlette-Joy felt the health benefits she experienced from following the wildly popular diet needed to be shared with the broader public. And so, the inspiration for […]

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Made in Morocco

Published on November 4, 2016

What’s entertaining without a beautifully set table? These mosaic-style prints, delicate patterns and intricate textures will take you and your guests on an exotic trip to Morocco.

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