Cappuccino art

I love coffee and cappuccinos are one of my favourite drinks. Some people use their cappuccinos as the ‘canvas’ for their art and create outrages cup-a-coffee- art. These artists try to express or must say try to espresso themselves in the foam of the famous hot drink. The question on everyone’s (foamy) lips is: Is [...]

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Braai Day- For those about to braai we salute you

  For those about to braai we salute you. A famous Roman saying for  modern times. I stumbled upon this Honey chop recipe and I think it will be a great braai meal for your National Braai Day braai. Honey Loin Chops Ingredients 2 tbs clear honey 3 tbs Worcestershire sauce 2 tbs soft brown [...]

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A funky salad to balance out the meat overload

We are probably going to eat too much braaivleis(bbq) this Heritage weekend so why not try a new salad to balance out the protein overload. This is a Waldorf Salad and is easy to make and really delicious Waldorf Salad Ingredients   – 1/2 cup mayonnaise – 1/4 cup sour cream – 1 teaspoon Dijon [...]

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Douglas Green’s little Chenin Blanc makes a big impression at Michelangelo

Douglas Green’s Vineyard Creations Chenin Blanc 2010 has confirmed its celebrity status winning a gold medal at the Michelangelo International Awards on Friday. It was joined by the Vineyard Creations Chardonnay 2010 making it a double whammy for Douglas Green’s white wines. “The 2010 Chenin Blanc has quite a reputation,” says Douglas Green Oenologist Jaco [...]

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Interesting study: Sold-out products create a sense of immediacy for customers

An empty store shelf spurs shoppers to buy the closest substitute for the product that isn’t there. This is according to a recent Canadian study which found that “Sold-out products” create a sense of immediacy for customers. Paul Messinger, a professor at the University of Alberta, found “sold-out” signs create a sense of urgency. “Sold-out [...]

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Douglas Green at Cellar Rats

The ever popular  Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival was held in Magaliesberg at “The Old Mill”, on the banks of the picturesque Magalies River. This was a really fun event and we would like to thank everyone who visited our stall. Which wine was your favourite?   

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