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...
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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Cocktail 101 – getting prepped

Cocktail 101 – getting prepped

The morning after the night before may or may not be the best time to get the basics down. Ensure you wow friends and family with your cocktail know-how by learning how to master various elements. Let's start. Storage Storing your spirits (the alcoholic kind) in a...

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Countdown to 2018: The First Lady

Countdown to 2018: The First Lady

The First Lady cocktail recipe is a collaboration between Musgrave gin and Warwick Wine Estate. Combine Warwick First Lady Rose and Musgrave Pink rose-infused gin with mint, lime, vanilla syrup, ice, cucumber and a splash of Fitch & Leedes club soda.

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Countdown to 2018: Summer Breeze

Countdown to 2018: Summer Breeze

This Summer Breeze cocktail recipe comes from Martha Stewart. Just a splash of sweetness to end the year on a high note. Ingredients 1/3 cup pineapple juice ÂĽ cup pink grapefruit juice ÂĽ up gin Fresh mint leaves Soda water In a large glass, combine pineapple and...

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Countdown to 2018: Gin Dandy

Countdown to 2018: Gin Dandy

This Gin Dandy cocktail recipe comes from Martha Stewart. Tip: When serving cocktails over ice, use larger ice cubes – they melt more slowly, preventing over-dilution of your drink. A small amount of melted ice could contribute to the overall flavour of your drink,...

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Countdown to 2018: Elderflower Sour

Countdown to 2018: Elderflower Sour

This Elderflower Sour cocktail recipe comes from Martha Stewart. What better way to celebrate the new year, than by starting early and with a gin cocktail? Ingredients ÂĽ cup gin ÂĽ cup elderflower liqueur (or cordial, if you prefer) ÂĽ cup lemon-mint simple syrup* Soda...

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Make it today: gin ice cream

Make it today: gin ice cream

I got a sneak peek of The Ginologist Cook - 100 Delicious Recipes with Gin, and I'm thrilled to share this recipe from the Ginlato Collection with you: Floral Gin and Clotted Cream Ice Cream. Gingredients: 100ml Ginologist Floral 2 jumbo eggs 125g caster sugar 400g...

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