One of my favourite things to do on a Sunday is drive out of the city towards the countryside. Not only does this clear your mind, but it is relaxing and exciting. It is also a nice way to spend some quality time with your better half/family just before a new week starts. A few…
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From what is gin, to how to make the perfect G&T and some favourite local gins, I have put together all the finer details. So grab that G&T and get reading … What is gin: Gin is a clear alcoholic spirit made from grain or malt which is then redistilled with botanicals. What are botanicals:…
Dullstroom is a quaint little town halfway between Johannesburg and the Kruger National Park. It is also, arguably, South Africa’s fly-fishing capital. We always use Dullstroom as our halfway stop on our annual family trip to the Kruger National Park but never have we stayed longer than one night. We recently explored the in’s and…
Lindt is delighted to introduce a new Fruit Sensation range to South Africa. I was one of the lucky few invited to an exclusive tasting of this new range. After taste testing each flavour, I can happily report back that they’re delicious! What is it? The Fruit Sensation range is a selection of dark chocolate nibbles with…
Can you believe winter is just around the corner? My favourite thing about winter is getting cozy. From snuggling up in a cozy blanket on the couch to wrapping myself up in cozy jerseys. There is just nothing better than a soft, fluffy jersey that feels as comfortable as your favourite blanket. I like to…
In this day and age, because we are always pressured for time, we are always searching for ways to do things more quickly and more efficiently, aren’t we? The digital world continues to evolve every day and even caters for the hottest social currency today, which is food. Stephen Billingham, the President of the South African…
1. BANCHAN Cuisine: Korean BBQ Have I tried this restaurant? Yes and I love it! What to try? The bulgogi bibimpap (so deliciously tasty) and the beef short rib (my favourite) Address: Corner 10th St & Elizabeth Ave, Parkmore, Sandton Korean BBQ’ing 🔥 A post shared by Loren • minkys.co.za 🌸 (@minkys.co.za) on Dec 7, 2017…
Walkersons Hotel and Spa is a charming country hotel located just 10 kilometres outside of picturesque Dullstroom. The hotel is set in the rolling hills of the Mpumalanga highlands and boasts endless views and unrivalled serenity. We were lucky to call this place our home away from home this past weekend. We’ve visited many places…
Before soup season starts, here are two salads I couldn’t get enough of this summer. You get two kinds of people in this world – a salad eater and a non-salad eater. I like to say I’m a bit of both. I find salads can be boring, bland and just not satisfying. But if a…
Grab the popcorn … Over the holidays, we watched a lot of movies. We’d come home from dinner, make a pot of popcorn and snuggle up on the couch and pull an all-nighter (the best thing about holidays is not having an alarm set the next morning). From a few new movies, to some old…
Within AtholPlace Hotel, a five star boutique hotel in the heart of vibrant Sandton, is a hidden gem of a restaurant called AtholPlace Restaurant. This restaurant is one of a kind. It is known for its personalised service, refined dining and a gorgeous setting, so it is no wonder it was awarded the best restaurant…
From washing the dishes, to vacuuming the carpets and doing the laundry, these are definitely not my favourite chores to do around the house. I always want to try take the easy way out and when home appliances are all for quick and easy, why not praise them? Ever since the Philips Steam&Go Handheld Garment…
One of the best things about living in Johannesburg is that whenever we’re craving a little bit of luxury, an amazing view and a gorgeous sunset, we head to Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff. Team this up with some great food and wine, spa treatments and swimming, and we have ourselves the ideal weekend getaway….
Some of life’s little pleasures include coming home from a busy day at the office to a home cooked meal. There is honestly nothing more comforting and satisfying. But when time gets the better of us, this doesn’t happen nearly as often as we would like. By Word Of Mouth is a well established catering…
There is a beautiful place just an hours drive out of Johannesburg that we simply fell in love with last year when we happened to drive past and pop in. This place is called Almost Orange and is located in Hartbeespoort. Not often do you take a Sunday drive out of the city and come across…
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