• There’s still time to enter for a chance to win SPAR vouchers worth R30 000. We’ve extended the time you have to enter our Easter competition – make sure you enter below! Stand the chance to win vouchers from SPAR worth R30 000! HOW TO ENTER To enter this exciting competition, simply find the hidden Freshline logo on the above image and SMS where you spot the word (for example “cupcake”), followed by your full name, ID number, email and postal addresses to 48404.* *SMSs charged at R1,50 each. Free SMSs and SMS bundles do not apply. Terms and conditions apply.…

    In tribute to International Whisk(e)y Day on March 27, we spoke to Dr Bill Lumsden, director of distilling, whisky creation and whisky stocks at The Glenmorangie Company. He is a pioneer in maturation techniques, and today is as excited about single malt as he was when he took his first sip in 1984. BY MALU LAMBERT PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED “Single malt, in comparison to blended whisky, is more distinct and idiosyncratic,” says Dr Bill Lumsden, his Scottish vowels bending pleasantly over the word “idiosyncratic”. He may as well be describing himself – he’s famously leftfield in his approach to whisky making.…

    Locally farmed trout is quick and easy to prepare. Ask your fishmonger to pin-bone the fillets for a completely boneless experience that’s popular with the whole family. Also an elegant choice for a dinner party. PAIRED WITH: Cape of Good Hope Serruria Chardonnay Cape of Good Hope recipe series by Ilse van der Merwe (thefoodfox.com) Photographs by Tasha Seccombe

    March right up; some delectable drops have arrived on the shelves—offering incredible value. Chateau Del Rei Sparkling Dry, R74.99 for a 6-pack Chateau Del Rei, sparkling wine in a can, has just introduced two new bubblies to their range to accompany the original sweet sparkler. Made in a brut style with predominantly chenin blanc. It’s fruit-forward, unfussy and has just the right amount of fizz; perfect to take outdoors on a picnic, or to lounge around the pool with—the relatively low alcohol content of 7% makes it quite quaffable too. Pair it with: Sweet potato pizza with olives, ricotta and prosciutto…

    Made to resemble the grains on a stalk of wheat, an epi-baguette is also  known as a “wheat stalk” baguette. The recipe for this charming loaf begins with…