This showstopper trifle oozes decadence: it’s got snap, sparkle and even some kisses. Red velvet trifle with cream cheese, icing, meringue and brandy snaps Serves 8–10 Total time 2 hours…
Feeling kitsch this year? Celebrate Christmas in true South African style with these Brandy and rooibos Christmas cocktails!
With the many public holidays and commemorative days decorating our calendar, it’s hard to remember which ones are truly worth the celebration. Every year on 31 January those with a bibulous bend should not forget to raise their cocktail glass in a toast to Brandy Alexander Day - the only cocktail to have a day officially named in its honour.
It’s official, you can add brandy to the list of foodie things South Africa does well. Three local brandies have been selected in a blind tasting among almost 600 other international spirits at the 7th Annual New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC).