60 seconds – The Average decision making time to order restaurant wine

A recent study found that the average consumer takes 60 seconds with a restaurant wine list before making a selection. This particular statistic speaks volumes. It means that we reach for what is familiar, that we are intimidated by the unfamiliar and that we don’t want to think too much when confronted with a wine [...]

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The festive season is here- Do you have any surviving tips?

The prelude to the festive season is sometimes so intense, as you try to get together with old friends and fit in the corporate (work’s) year-end functions as well. It seems that we are in a race to Christmas and you must see some of your old friends before the festive season. So there is [...]

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And the winners are…

Congratulations to Jan Scheepers, Bronwen Retief, Charmaine Ferreira, Estelle Wessels, Carol Willis and  Dave Davis. They are the Facebook winners of  shopping vouchers worth R600 each. Thanks to everyone who entered and for your amazing response to this competition. We will run more exciting competitions in the New Year!  

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An easy salad for the family gatherings

In these festive times it seems that an easy to make salad can come in handy. Here is a fantastic recipe which everyone will love. It’s also great to make ahead for busy days. Ingredients 350 g diced cooked chicken 24 g bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained [...]

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Before Dinner Cocktails

Champagne, Sherry or even white wine spritzers are usually the favourite pre-dinner drinks to serve. But sometimes a classic cocktail is a good idea to serves as your before dinner drinks. Serving cocktails to your guests prior to the meal is not only a great way to keep guests occupied while you finish preparing the [...]

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Good news for festive season- Champagne good for the heart

If you need an excuse to pop the cork on a bottle of bubbly this festive season, here it is: It’s good for your heart. British academics have found that champagne is packed with polyphenols – plant chemicals thought to widen the blood vessels, easing the strain on your heart and brain. And researchers believe [...]

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Tips on how to remove red wine stains

Entertaining people the festive season? …Here is a few handy tips on ‘How to remove red wine stains from fabric’ There are some stains you hardly have to worry about right away and then there are those that need to be taken care of right away. Red wine stains would be in the latter category. [...]

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