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2017 trend alert! Chocolate cake for breakfast

Published on November 3, 2016

Confession time: I’m not the biggest fan of food trends. I think food is best when left out of the trend scope and kept simple, yet delicious. Hey, that’s just me. But when the UK’s Independent announced a food trend on the horizon for 2016, it got my attention...

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Pizza + wine + Winelands = Magic

Published on October 26, 2016

Can you think of a better way to spend a pleasant day than an afternoon in the Cape Winelands? Eikendal does you one better and throws pizza into the mix.

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Lemon iced rooibos

Published on October 25, 2016

Do you want to serve up afternoon tea, but are worried about the heat? Our iced rooibos is just what you need as an accompaniment to your cakes and pastries.

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Local is lekker: 3 great reasons to shop at farmer’s markets

Published on October 24, 2016

New food trends pop up all the time, but this one may just hang around a little longer. A trip to the farmer’s market has become one of the most popular Saturday-morning activities around South Africa, thanks to consumers wanting to get their hands on organic produce, fresh ingredients and unprocessed foods. Haven’t joined the movement yet? Here’s why you...

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Family time at Perdeberg’s Annual festival

Published on October 22, 2016

If you’re looking for a fun weekend outing where you can bring the kids along, look no further. It’s almost time for the annual Perdeberg’s Family Festival! Boasting a new function venue and a beautiful lawn area, there will be plenty of space to enjoy the festival feel.

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Around the world in cocktails

Published on October 20, 2016

Sip, sip, cheers! Take your guests on a tour around the world by serving up these well-travelled cocktails.

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Top 5 money-saving ingredients

Published on October 20, 2016

We’ve done our research and put together a master list of ingredients on the cheap in SA, plus what to do with your magical ingredients!

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Black is the new black

Published on October 19, 2016

Gone are the days where black was reserved from vrot avos and dark chocolate! Nowadays, black is back ... on your plate. And we’re loving it! Whether it’s spaghetti dyed with squid ink or a decadent pud sprinkled with char (coconut ash is particularly popular), chefs, bakers and their customers have turned to the dark side.

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Drink Black Insomnia because #SleepingIsCheating

Published on October 18, 2016

A few months ago, Black Insomnia Coffee Company took over the MK headquarters. It was a Monday morning. I was just settling into the day when I received an email. All I read was ‘Free coffee’, before launching out of my chair, grabbing my mug and joining the burgeoning queue. Only after my spot was secured did I see their...

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Nicky Stubbs’ new book takes us all home

Published on October 17, 2016

For Nicky Stubbs, cooking and eating go hand in hand with quality family time – as I’m sure it does for most of us. And that’s exactly what she’s sharing with everyone in her new recipe book, For Friends and Family.

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