Winter-ready rum, spanspek and rooibos spritzers
We're making rum the new gin with these divine winter rum, spanspek and rooibos spritzers! Enjoy them throughout the year for something sweet.
Home-made chicken noodle soup
Winter is on it’s way, and that means it’s time to bring out the chicken soup! This home-made chicken noodle soup filled with crucial vitamins and minerals to keep you feeling both healthy and satisfied.
Hearty corned beef lasagne
With winter on its way, it’s time to get back into delicious comfort dishes. What better way to start than with a hearty corned beef lasagne?
Our food editor reviews Umi’s winter menu
I chose to indulge in Umi’s new seasonal menu on a crisp winter's evening. It was immediately warmed up by the sensational waiter, who set the tone for the evening. At first glance, the winter menu is delectable and well rounded. The combination of fresh Japanese elements and intense winter flavours is balanced out impeccably.
Winter fruits and water infusions you can make with them
During the winter months in South Africa, we see our fruits disappear and we prepare for an overload of comfort food and soups. But this doesn’t mean we should steer away from the fruit section at the grocery store. The winter fruits there are still in abundance, trust us!
How to make the world’s oldest cocktail – the Sazerac
Cocktails have been a favourite for quite a while, more specifically since the 1800s. According to legend, the world’s first cocktail was invented by apothecary owner Antoine Peychaud in New Orleans. He decided to name the cocktail after the drink’s main ingredient: Sazerac French brandy.
Traditional hot toddy
Fend off the winter blues with this heart-warming, flu-fighting drink! A traditional hot toddy is perfect for relieving symptoms of colds and flu, fighting a fever and helping you to fall asleep.
Marbled hot chocolate
With things cooling down, it’s time to whisk out the cocoa and hot milk for some delicious hot chocolatey drinks, just like our marbled hot chocolate! This recipe also works well as a cute treat at parties or get-togethers.
Make the most of these Cape Town winter specials
Thinking of heading out for the night but don’t want to blow your budget? Check out these amazing Cape Town winter specials.
5 home remedies for this season’s colds and flus
We’ve all been there with the runny nose, sore throat and aching body. So what else is there to do besides wallow away in bed and hope that sleeping it off will work? Although an instant cure is impossible, but these home remedies are sure to make that nasty cold or flu more bearable.