• De Rustica Olive Estate won both the ‘Best in Class’ and the ‘Absolute Best Olive Oil’ medals at the EVOOLEUM Awards in Spain this week, demonstrating that South African Extra Virgin Olive Oil is not only of the highest quality but also capable of competing at the most prestigious international level. The EVOOLEUM competition, one of the world’s largest and most stringent olive oil competitions, evaluates and judges extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) from all over the world. This year, a panel of 26 judges from ten countries blind-tasted nearly 1 000 samples from dozens of global producers, with South…

    Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show your mom just how much she means to you. Take her out to her favourite restaurant, plan a fun activity or simply spend time with her doing something she loves. You can catch up on each other’s lives, reminisce about old memories and make new ones. Whether it’s at her favourite restaurant or a new spot you’ve been meaning to try, a fun day out is a great way to show your appreciation for all she does. Here are some fantastic ways to spoil your mom on Mother’s Day this year. A…

    Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and mothers truly deserve the world! Why not spoil your mother with a limited edition, curated bottle of Roku Japanese Gin, beautifully packaged using a traditional Japanese gift-wrapping method – furoshiki – in an eco-friendly silk string bag with eye catching floral prints? Making it not only one of its kind this year but also the perfect gift for mom. Roku, translating to the word ‘six’ in Japanese, is a crafted gin created with six botanicals sourced from Japan. These high-quality botanicals, harvested from the best growing areas in Japan each season, include…

    From the moment you step inside the vibrant and colourful space that is Zama Restaurant & Prohibition Bar, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the streets of Mozambique. The decor at Zama is inspired by the vibrant culture and traditions of the beautiful country, with large woven lights and umbrellas in bright blues, reds and yellows hanging from the ceiling. It’s a two-story building with a bright and airy feel. You can sit downstairs amid the action or settle into a blue velvet booth upstairs and enjoy watching the bustle below. Picture: Dineplan One of the standout features of…

    Easy crumbed chicken strips Who doesn’t love crumbed chicken strips? Try our easy crumbed chicken for a tasty lunchbox filler. PREP TIME 25 min | COOK TIME 15 min | SERVES 4  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3smXkavKdog INGREDIENTS 2 tsp lemon zest ¼ cup chopped parsley ½ cup grated parmesan 1 cup panko breadcrumbs ½ cup flour 2 eggs 900 g deboned chicken breast, skin removed and cut into strips Vegetable oil, for shallow-frying 3 cups mixed salad leaves 2 tsp lemon juice TO SERVE  3 cups mixed salad leaves 2 tsp lemon juice Lemon wedges METHOD COMBINE lemon zest, parsley, parmesan and…