Netgalley May Book Reviews
Eight books, seven of them various kinds of great (I have ambitions of becoming Mrs Gooch), and one absolute dud stalled out on the starting grid. Please let me know if you can recommend a really good F1 novel. Murder Like Clockwork by Nicola Whyte is a clever,...
CHARGE Electric Vehicle Charging: Solar-Powered Road Trips Arrive on the N3
There is something very South African about a good road trip. The snack stop. The padstal coffee. The quick stretch. The debate over whether Harrismith is “almost there” or absolutely not. For years, the Johannesburg-to-Durban route has been powered by petrol pumps,...
Nine Yards Rosebank: Joburg’s New Green Town Square Has Arrived
Johannesburg has plenty of places to shop, eat and grab coffee. But every now and then, something comes along that feels less like a development and more like a fresh chapter in the city’s personality. That is exactly what makes Nine Yards Rosebank so exciting. Set on...
April Netgalley Reviews
It's been a busy month of post-op rehab and getting back to work, but I've got some books you should check out. Even a cheeky romance, which isn't really my vibe, but I was pleasantly surprised by. Spies, Lies, and Alibis by Natalie Walters is the kind of romantic...
Fourteen on Chartwell scores five stars

Fourteen on Chartwell scores five stars

I was invited to lunch at Fourteen on Chartwell when I recently visited Durban. It turns out Chartwell is a foodies's paradise - with fine and casual dining establishments standing shoulder-to-shoulder across the road from popular takeaway spots. First impressions...

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#GetBubblified and win with Cadbury

#GetBubblified and win with Cadbury

Cadbury Dairy Milk Bubbly has a new look. With the new colour-coded wrappers, you can find your favourite at a glance - choose between Original, Mint, Top Deck or Oreo. Actually, just get them all. You know you want to. #GetBubblified and win with Cadbury The idea...

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All fired up for the Fire & Feast Meat Festival

All fired up for the Fire & Feast Meat Festival

The Fire & Feast Meat Festival presented by Crown National is the hottest gathering of meat lovers, and is taking Jozi by storm from 8 to 10 June 2018. This proudly South African affair is a celebration of all things fired, grilled and braai’d with something on...

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Busy or just lazy? Enjoy dinner frozen for you

Busy or just lazy? Enjoy dinner frozen for you

I attended the Frozen For You launch event and received a voucher to try these meals. I really dislike cooking. Partly because my facilities to do so is pretty limited. Partly because I would rather not spend the money on making food and then cleaning everything up...

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GLOW at any occasion

GLOW at any occasion

Cadbury GLOW is the perfect gift for most people. But there are some people who are complete puzzles when it comes to gifting. It's usually quite easy if you know the person, but sometimes even knowing someone for almost two decades doesn't matter if gift-giving...

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Cocktail 101 – mixing things up

Cocktail 101 – mixing things up

Right. On to the next step. It's getting a bit muddled Juleps, mojitos and some other cocktails call for fruit to be muddled to release their flavours. Cut larger fruits, like citrus, into chunks, and when using herbs, remove their stems to avoid bitterness. Now you...

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Gift idea: Festive flavours from Nespresso

Gift idea: Festive flavours from Nespresso

Allsorts, chocolate orange, coconut – Nespresso revives these yummy memories in time for the Festive Season with their Limited Edition Variations. They recently sent me these three flavours to try for myself, and I’ll be honest, I’m kind of avoiding the liquorice and...

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Gift idea: Doppio Zero gets everyone in the festive spirit

Gift idea: Doppio Zero gets everyone in the festive spirit

Syllable is affiliated to Doppio Zero and their social media agency. Take the guesswork out of gifting this year with a selection of treats from Doppio Zero. Whether you’re looking for a gift for clients, colleagues, or that family member who has everything, you can’t...

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