Food & drinks to feed your senses
So fresh!
Delicious Vrede en Lust Anni Sauvignon Blanc 2017 (R90, cybercellar.com) is made from grapes cultivated on Elgin farm, Casey’s Ridge. It shows typical cooler climate aromas with flint notes and flavours such as grass, granadilla and gooseberries. Pair it with sushi, shellfish and Thai stir-fries.
IT’S G+T TIME!
Crisp and refreshing Greenleaf + Terroir is a pre-mixed G&T with a unique flavour – the gin is distilled with Pinotage grapes grown in the Durbanville area as well as juniper berries, hand-peeled lemons and limes, coriander and fennel. The craft tonic is also produced locally from all natural ingredients. Find single bottles or four-packs in good liquor stores nationwide and at yuppiechef.com. Check out greenleafterroir.co.za.
Blame it on the bunny!
Everyone’s favourite Lindt milk chocolate bunny has a brand-new look! The 200g Lindt Gold Bunny Flowers (R89.95 at selected retailers nationwide) is the perfect Easter treat!
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Marcel’s new Peanut Butter, Cotton Candy and Lime flavours (R20.50/175ml) are a taste sensation! Go to marcels.co.za.
All in one
The Instant Pot (R1 999, yuppiechef.com) combines seven kitchen appliances: it’s an electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice maker, steamer, sauté pan, food warmer and yoghurt maker all in one. The secret is in its advanced microprocessor technology and one-touch controls that ensure perfect results every time – and actually remember the way you cook! Visit yuppiechef.com for details.
Toast the holidays!
Keen for some adult Easter fun? Hop on over to the SAB World of Beer in Newtown, Jo’burg for their annual Easter Beer Hunt on Sunday 1 April from 10:00 – 16:00. Not only can you enjoy their daily beer tour but if you keep your eyes peeled, you might spot SAB brands en route – and win fantastic prizes!
The beer tour costs R125 per person, including two beers, a commemorative glass and a guided tour; call SAB World of Beer on 011 836 4900 or visit worldofbeer.co.za.
LUCKY FISH
If you think Lucky Star pilchards are good on toast, wait till you try the delicious and affordable recipes in Seven Colours with Fish (R85.50; tamsinsnyman.com) by brand ambassador and chef Kabelo Segone and culinary consultant Tamsin Snyman. Tinned fish has never tasted this good!
On the boil
The Le Creuset whistling tea kettle (from R1 650, lecreuset.co.za) is an old favourite and lovelier than ever in their new colour Deep Teal. It’s teatime!
Working 9 to 5
In Everyday (R350; Struik Lifestyle), working mom and foodie Lisa Clark shares healthy, balanced and quick recipes for moms (and dads) on the move! The 10 chapters each start with a basic recipe (muesli, roasted vegetables and bread to name a few) followed by other culinary treats based on that basic, including everything from soups and salads to pastas, burgers and even hummus. Be inspired!
It’s in the bag
Fairview’s Goats Do Roam Handbag Red Blend (R160/3L, fairview.co.za) boasts dark red cherries, plums and spice on the nose and a lingering aftertaste. We love the newly-designed carry case – it’s sturdy, fun and convenient!