HALLOWEEN IS COMING SOON SO GRAB YOUR MASK OR YOUR BROOM! 31 OCTOBER IS HERE TO HOST, A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN WITH WITCHES OR GHOSTS! Halloween, although not specifically a South African tradition, has become an event to look forward to. These days, many South Africans find themselves prepping an extravagant evening of Thrills and Spills,…
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Strawberries, candied pecan nuts and crispy bacon | the perfect summer salad
This delicious summer salad recipe is filled with fresh ingredients, and is the perfect combination of naughty and nice. Pairing a bit of savoury with sweet, juicy with crunchy, and healthy with flavoursome, this salad can be enjoyed as a meal on its own or as a side salad – although it may steal the…
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Down the Rabbit Hole | How to Set the Table for an Afternoon Tea Party
If there is one nation who has perfected the afternoon tea, it’s the English! As Oscar Wilde so famously said: “tea is the only simple pleasure left to us.” And let’s not forget the infamous English writer Lewis Carroll, who let Alice tumble down the rabbit hole just so that she could enjoy an afternoon tea party with…
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Caring for your Cutlery | The Magic Touch
Ok – so we know it’s ‘just cutlery’, but you use these little tools 365 days a year, so there is no reason every dining experience shouldn’t be an impressive experience! In fact, we have made it our business to bring you timeless flatware since 1955 – and as self-professed experts in the field, we…
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The Coffee Culture: The Perfect Sip for all Occasions
Coffee is more than a drink – it’s a lifestyle choice and also a great facilitator for conversation and community. The culture of drinking coffee is a global phenomenon and although countries like Italy, Turkey and France have the most refined coffee cultures in the world, South Africa is not far behind. If you are…
