Food and drinks
-
Miss SA finalist Zimi shares her favourite dish
Zimi Mabunzi, one of this year’s Top 30 finalists in the Miss South Africa competition, is a final year student studying her B.Com Law degree at the Nelson Mandela University in eGqeberha. The beauty hails from eQonce (King William’s Town) in the Eastern Cape and dabbles in the kitchen, especially when it comes to local dishes such as umphokoqo and umngqusho, which she says are her favourites. Mabunzi says she got her love for cooking from sister, Yolisa. “When I was young I barely spent much time cooking. Mine was to taste and wash the dishes. However, when my sister went to varsity, I had to step it up. I…
-
Time Square’s Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar goes family-friendly
The Tshwane restaurant named after larger-than-life American chef Guy Fieri is now open for the whole family, with a new entrance separate from the Time Square Casino gaming floor. Offering big, bold American-Italian inspired cuisine, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar South Africa has been relaunched with a new, easy access entrance which is adjacent to the Magic Company Arcade – ideal for entertaining busy youngsters and making the dining spot more family-friendly. There is also a new food and drinks menu. The atmospheric and fun restaurant serves up signature dishes by the chef, who is known for TV shows such as Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games, as well as…
-
A summer flavour for all seasons with Absolut
Absolut, a Pernod Ricard brand, brings you an exciting new flavour variant: Watermelon. A perfectly balanced combination of crystal clear vodka and fresh, natural watermelon sweetness, Absolut Watermelon has summer written all over it, but it’s always in season. Absolut Watermelon is 100% natural flavour and 0% added sugar. In line with Absolut’s long history of flavouring vodka using only natural ingredients, Absolut Watermelon is a premium vodka with no added artificial sugars or colourants. Absolut Watermelon has a rich and smooth taste profile with the distinct character of watermelon juice, complemented with underlying hints of spiciness. Absolut has been flavouring the vodka category since 1986 and we are delighted to be launching Absolut…
-
Survey: South Africans happiest when spending time with loved ones and sipping tea…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our lives. It has fundamentally changed the way we live, dress, work and interact with each other. It has also forced us to hit the reset button and question what makes us truly happy. To get a better picture of how the pandemic has shifted the South African psyche, the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) recently conducted a survey among close to 700 people of various ages and backgrounds across the country. According to the poll, the top five pursuits that bring South Africans the most joy in 2021 are: visiting with close friends and family (65%), sipping a soothing cup of tea (56%), being in nature (53%), lending a helping hand to someone in need (39%), a good…
