Introducing the new way to make your coffee: The BrewSpoon. This award-winning game changer was invented right here in Msanzi, in Bloemfontein actually, and once you try it you will wonder how you ever lived without it!
It’s the easiest way to make a single cup of filter coffee (or tea) without the cleaning hassles of using a plunger. Delivering the same quality taste, the BrewSpoon is made from food-grade polypropy and stainless steel. In three easy steps you can have a rich cuppa at the office, at home, or anywhere you go!
Professional chefs and passionate gourmets, this is for you!
Impress your guests with these adorable little servers for appetisers, small meals and sides. They make presentation so easy and so much fun, your guests will love them and you won’t look back! And as South Africa’s largest Catering Supplies Company we have a Catering Quality range ready to withstand the rigorous pressures of commercial use.
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What’s best is that your meals can go directly in the oven or on the stove to be reheated and then straight to the table. This eliminates the need to wash extra dishes and saves time in the kitchen.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS:
Paella’s, soufflés, baked pasta, rice creams, pastries, desserts and even salads. Let your imagination run wild with these fun and versatile Marvellous Little Gems.
FRIES ON THE SIDE?
Do it in style with these cute little Baskets and Pails. Also ideal for wedges, nuggets, poppers and so much more.
It’s time to sweeten up your family and friends with some simple and delicious recipes. With the Moulinex Masterchef Gourmet Blender it has never been easier and more comforting to bake. With a compact design and a chic silver or red finish, this Miracle Machine is guaranteed to fit into your kitchen’s design. It is has a powerful 1100W motor, a high-quality kit, and is bound to amaze you every time you put it to use.
TRY THESE COMFORTING RECIPES YOU WILL LOVE
RED VELVET CAKE
FOR 8 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS:
To prepare the cake:
Cake flour – 1 cup
Salt – ½ teaspoon
Cocoa – 2 tablespoons
Room temperature butter – ½ cup
White sugar – 1 ½ cups
Eggs – 2
Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Red food coloring – 2 tablespoons
White vinegar – 1 teaspoon
Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
To prepare the buttermilk:
Milk – 1 cup
Vinegar – 2 tablespoons
To prepare the frosting:
Room temperature cream cheese – 300 g
Vanilla extract – 1 ½ teaspoons
Sifted powdered sugar – 1 1/3 cups
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 175 degrees C and grease a cake pan with butter.
To prepare the buttermilk: in a bowl, combine the milk and vinegar and leave aside for 10 minutes, then add the food coloring and whisk.
In another bowl, mix the flour with the cocoa and salt.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition then pour in the vanilla extract.
Add all of the dry ingredients and mix then pour the buttermilk on 2 batches, beating well after each addition.
In a small cup combine the vinegar and baking soda. Allow the mixture to fizz and then quickly fold into the cake batter. Pour the batter in the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until cake is done. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
To prepare the frosting: beat the cream cheese with the vanilla extract in the Masterchef Gourmet stainless steel bowl, using the beater, then gradually add the sugar and mix again.
Decorate the cake with the frosting.
FRENCH CHOCOLATE CAKE
FOR 6 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS:
Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 g)
Chocolate: 1 cup (226 g)
Sugar: ½ cup (100 g)
5 Eggs
Flour: 1 tablespoon (8 g)
Powdered sugar: for decoration
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a pan with butter.
Mix the butter, chocolate and sugar in a saucepan on low heat until the mixture softens. Leave aside to cool.
Add the chocolate mixture and keep stirring until ingredients are well combined.
Pour the mixture in the greased pan and place it in another roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with boiled water until it reaches 2 cm height. Bake cake from 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated 180°C oven.
Remove the cake from the water bath, let it cool and decorate with powdered sugar.
EASY HONEYCOMB RECIPE
FOR 10 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS:
To prepare the dough:
3 Cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp Instant yeast
2 tbsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
1 ½ Cups Milk
4 tbsp Vegetable oil
4 tbsp Honey
To prepare the filling:
300g Crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup Finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp Nigella seeds
To decorate:
2 tbsp Nigella seeds
1 Beaten egg
INSTRUCTIONS:
To prepare the filling:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
To prepare the dough:
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Leave aside.
Add the dry ingredients to the liquid ingredients and knead using the kneading hook until the dough is smooth – about 6-8 minutes. You can add some flour if needed.
Cover and leave aside for an hour to rise until doubled in size.
Knead the dough with your hands for a minute and divide into equal-sized balls.
Fill each ball with ½ teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Seal the dough by pulling together the sides. Repeat with the rest of the dough until the quantities are finished.
Arrange the balls close to each other in a baking pan brushed with oil, in order to form a beehive. Avoid leaving gaps between the balls.
When done, cover the pan and leave aside again to rise, around 40 minutes.
Brush the balls with beaten egg and sprinkle with nigella seeds.
Bake the beehive for 20-25 minutes until golden.
TOFFEE CAKE WITH BANANA
FOR 8 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS:
To prepare the cake:
All-purpose flour – 1 ¾ cups
Eggs – 2
Sugar – ¾ cup
Unsalted butter, melted – ½ cup
Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
Salt – ¼ teaspoon
Mashed bananas – 3
Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
Vanilla extract – 1 ½ teaspoons
To prepare the toffee sauce:
Fresh cream – 1 ¼ cups
Brown sugar – ½ cup
Light corn syrup – ½ cup
Salt – A pinch
To garnish:
Whipped cream – 1 cup
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a loaf pan with a little butter.
To prepare the cake: in a bowl, combine the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Leerdam Crisal Glass, is a premium European glass tableware manufacturer. They have been designing, producing and selling glassware for more than 250 years. As a result their quality products are used extensively in catering and home environments globally. With more than 600 staff in the Netherlands and Portugal, they are committed to providing products of impeccable quality and design.
Xigera Safari Lodge is one of the most luxurious lodges in the Okavango Delta, set in a beautiful location on a private concession within the Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. After a complete rebuild Xigera has reopened under new ownership as one of the most exclusive and luxurious camps in Botswana, offering the ultimate flexibility for guests to shape their experience exactly as they desire. The philosophy at this stylish lodge says it all “anything, any time”.
It’s owned and run by the famous fourth-generation hoteliers, The Tollman family, so every inch and detail is carefully considered. Africa’s best artists, architects and interior designers were commissioned to create this spectacular Lodge offering the ultimate in style and luxury. Add to this year-round access to the Delta’s pristine waterways and experienced guides tuned into the nuances of the landscapes, animals and seasons. The result is the ultimate African Safari Experience.
The backstory
The original Xigera, a modest camp built from reed and thatch, was the very first property opened by Wilderness Safaris in Botswana in the mid-1980s. Up until recently, the Tollmans owned a sizable share in Wilderness Safaris – a fraction of their global travel empire, but significant because of their commitment to Africa. For more than 20 years Stanley Tollman brought friends and family to the delta to be privately guided by the highly experienced and hugely entertaining Mike Myers. In the parting of ways with Wilderness, the family kept Xigera, fulfilling a lifelong dream of rebuilding and refining their favourite lodge. Today, Myers and his wife Marian have become the Dereck and Beverly Joubert of Xigera. They oversee operations, mixing the family’s hospitality expertise with their safari experience and a deep understanding of operating sustainably in the middle of nowhere.
The Food
Ingenuity and variety spring from the kitchen – it feels as if you’re eating in a different restaurant every time, served in unique, last-minute surprise locations. A picnic lunch might be taken under a fig tree in the middle of the reserve, a romantic plated dinner on your private deck, sundowner snacks in the baobab-sculpture treehouse, a fireside barbecue in the boma. There’s even English tea with chocolate cake, smoked-salmon sandwiches, cream scones and pastel macaroons. There are also authentic Indian curries and tandoori specialities on the menu every day, but you can order whatever else you feel like, from steak frites to a buddha bowl. House wines are from the family’s own cool-climate Cape vineyards, but the cellar holds many boutique labels besides.
The service
Many of the staff have been part of the Xigera family for decades, and are enormously proud of the new lodge, but it is a quiet, intentional, service-driven confidence – nothing is too much trouble and personal quirks are indulged and remembered, as they would be in one of the Tollmans’ Red Carnation city hotels. Days unfold as energetically or as leisurely as you want, with plans and surprises orchestrated with meticulous attention to detail in the background, thanks to guests’ private guide and butler.
The rooms
The 12 suites, most facing over the floodplains, are linked to the main areas by elevated boardwalks winding between the trees. Each is a self-contained oasis of indoor-outdoor living spaces filled with contemporary furniture and art, commissioned and sourced through Cape Town’s Southern Guild gallery. Bedrooms are lavishly layered – plump cushions, ornate Ardmore bedside lamps, rich, textured fabrics – it’s hard to believe you’re in the wilderness
The area
The lodge’s designer interiors and superb service are wonderfully distracting, but it’s the Delta’s watery wonderland that demands attention and exploration by boat, mokoro (or even a glass-bottomed canoe), four-wheel-drive game-viewer or on a guided walk. You can easily expect to see the Big Five and this is by far one of Africa’s best areas for game viewing.
The Eco effort
Central to the efficient off-grid running of Xigera is the state-of-the-art Tesla solar hybrid-power system, which supplies almost 100 per cent of the camp and nearby staff village’s energy. Many of the eco efforts are behind the scenes, like the composter for organic kitchen waste that produces ‘black gold’ to boost the kitchen gardens; the biodegradable cleaning products and the gorgeously scented toiletries, packaged in recyclable grass-green glass; grey water from the above-ground sewage system that safely irrigates the gardens. The water supply throughout the lodge is purified via the latest in reverse-osmosis technology before being remineralised (tap water is perfectly safe to drink and guests receive a sleek, refillable water flask). Thermodynamic geysers supply hot water using minimal energy, while the tinted glass windows in the guest tents insulate the interiors against heat and cold depending on the time of year.
Swellendam based, Mardouw, scoops a much coveted Platinum award at the 2021 London Olive Oil Awards
Mardouw produces award-winning extra virgin olive oils from the fertile soils of Swellendam. The Western Cape Mediterranean climate and soil in the Breede River Valley together with the blending of the best cultivars, gentle hand harvesting and careful cold extraction, ensure the unique, fruity characteristics.
Every year, olive oils from all over the world are submitted for organoleptic tastings to oil experts cherry- picked especially for the London Olive Oil Awards. Hundreds of olive oils are swirled, sniffed, slurped, swallowed and ranked blindly and anonymously into categories of bronze, silver, gold and platinum.
“This Award is consistent with Mardouw’s international recognition, “beams André Verder, owner for the proudly Swellendam- based olive estate. “It’s the culmination of a long process that is driven by determined and pinpoint-precise investment, farming, and pressing. But still, to be awarded the highest accolade by an international jury in a toughly adjudicated competition is a real feather in Mardouw’s cap. It shows that our proudly South African olive oils mustn’t shy away from rubbing shoulders with some of the best Mediterranean olive oils.”
2021 | The Mardouw Medium EVOO was awarded Silver at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition in New York.
2020 | ABSA Top10 and Gold at the SA Olive Awards 2020 for the Mardouw XXV Intense, and Silver for Mardouw’s Medium EVOO, and Silver at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition in New York.
2019 | Mardouw’s XXV Intense and Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oils were awarded gold at the 2019 SA Olive Awards. The Mardouw Medium EVOO was awarded Gold at the London International Olive Oil Competition 2019, and Gold at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition in New York.
2018 | Mardouw’s XXV Intense Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2018 was included in the ten best extra virgin olive oils in South Africa, at the 2018 Absa Top 10.
2018 | Double Gold at the SA Olive Awards 2018: Mardouw’s 2018 Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil was awarded Gold in the category “Medium”, and Mardouw’s XXV Intense EVOO 2018 was awarded Gold in the category “Intense”.
2017 | Mardouw’s XXV Intense EVOO 2017 was included in the ten best extra virgin olive oils in South Africa, at the 2017 Absa Top 10.
2017 | Double Gold at the SA Olive Awards 2017: Mardouw’s 2017 Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil was awarded Gold in the category “Medium”, and Mardouw’s XXV Intense EVOO 2017 was awarded Gold in the category “Intense”.
2016 | Mardouw’s 2016 Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil was awarded Silver in the category “Medium” at the annual SA Olive Awards.
2015 | Mardouw’s 2015 Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil was awarded Silver at the annual SA Olive Awards.
2014 | Mardouw’s 2014 Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil was awarded Silver at the annual SA Olive Awards.
DID YOU KNOW?
Olive Oil is only Extra Virgin if the free fatty “oleic” acid content is below 0.8%. That’s the international standard promulgated by the International Olive Oil Council. Mardouw’s lab results return consistently remarkable low values: 0.24% FFA and 4.0 meg/kg PV for XXV, and 0.37% FFA and 6.0 meg/kg PV for EVOO.
Virgin olive oils are the oils that are obtained from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea L. ) solely by mechanical or other physical means under conditions, particularly thermal conditions, that do not lead to alterations in the oil, and which have not undergone any treatment other than washing, decantation, centrifugation and filtration.
Potjies, Braais and Beers– just some of the things that fun-filled Father’s Days are made of! Take a look at some of our clients offers for this Sunday…
CAPE TOWN
The President Hotel
A Braai feast fit for a king! Join the President Hotel as they go all out with this Father Day special: Dad gets a welcome drink (whiskey Sours by Jim Beam), there’s live entertainment and games for the whole family and of course the spectacular views. For an even more memorable day, why not book a beer and whiskey tasing experience after your lunch for R98 per person. The Braai lunch is R265 per person.
Added bonus! You also stand a chance to win a hamper worth R5 000 just by booking !
For a stylish dining experience in the CBD, COPA Restaurant at Pepperclub Hotel ticks all the boxes with their chic decor, great wine and cuisine, and cosy atmosphere.
Executive chef Shane Louw is pulling out all the stops this Father’s Day with a Potjies and Braai Broodjies Buffet. Sounds just what Dad would love? Wait it gets better, he will get a welcome drink on arrival, a free gift, there’s Heineken on-tap and live music to boot!
Just what Dad really wants, a huge steak grilled to perfection. Cattle Barron is known for its tender, juicy steaks, so treat him to a steak experience that he’ll really enjoy. Order their iconic 600g T- Bone, or 600g “Fat Tuesday”, available as a rump or sirloin.
Their branches at Constantia, De Waterkant and Durbanville are all offering two or three course set menus this father day at R275 and R315 respectively.
Nestled on the third floor of the Radisson Blue Gautrain Hotel, Central One offers incredible views of the Sandton skyline. Known as one of the most stylish restaurants in Joburg it offers an extraordinary menu with the freshest ingredients and South African favours.
This Father’s Day, Dads can enjoy a 500g T-Bone Steak with herb and peppadew butter served with creamed spinach and butternut and receive a complimentary CBC Draught for only R225.
They also did not forget about the Moms! Ladies can enjoy a delicious Roasted Chicken Breast with a complimentary glass of house wine for only R165.
Choo Choo Junction is a famous taste destination with a delicious menu offering flavours from around the world. Any foodie in Joburg will recommend it. On Father’s Day they are smokin’ quite literally. Dad’s can enjoy smoked cider glazed ribs, smoked bbq chicken wings, sweet corn with chilli butter, crispy potato bites and fiery coleslaw. And all of this for only R300 for two! If your Dad is into laid back vibes and seriously good food then this is for him.
This much loved Parktown eatery offers fantastic food and décor to match. The Hispanic-style makes you feel as though you’re sitting bar-side in Barcelona – complete with lazily spinning ceiling fans, hanging macramé plants, lush greenery and on-trend furnishings. It’s a treat for the senses and the taste buds!
For Father’s Day they have put together a 5-course whisky pairing set menu that’s sure to make Dad’s day! So if Dad is into whiskey and good food then he will love this !
Firmly entrenched as one of Durban’s best known and loved restaurants, The Chefs Table in Umhlanga offers a modern, seasonal menu inspired by the best fresh ingredients that KZN has to offer.
For Father’s Day they are offering an à la carte menu with additional special, curated steak and seafood options added to the menu. They also have a unique and diverse variety of spirits and wine that Dad will love.
Jeera Restaurant at Suncoast Towers offers guests a taste of the finest authentic Indian food in Durban. Dishes are prepared using the freshest ingredients and the chef’s signature blend of exotic and aromatic spices– the name, Jeera, meaning ‘earthy’ and ‘warm’, reflects this.
The menu offers a range of classic Indian dishes with a contemporary twist and a little bit of Durban inspiration. Flavourful curries, grills, tandoori dishes, Indian breads, a number of vegetarian options, and truly decadent desserts all feature prominently on the menu.
On Father’s Day they are offering a delicious buffet lunch that he is sure to enjoy. R350 per person, R175 per child under 12 years old. Offer includes a welcome drink and a gift for dad
For a memorable Mother’s Day, take your mom to a buffet lunch at Tradewinds restaurant at the Hilton Sandton. Enjoy stunning garden views and take in the fresh air and rich Sandton blue skies. Priced at R395 per person, the lunch includes a welcome drink and live entertainment and will be served between 12:30 and 4pm.
If you mom is a no fuss type, then treat her to to a lamb spit braai lunch in the beautiful outdoor garden setting of The Curry Boss in Bryanston. Featuring a selection of curries and desserts, in addition to the braai, patrons can partake in this feast for R150 per head (R80 for kids aged 12 years and over and R50 for kids under 12 years), with live music to serenade the special ladies and complimentary chocolates for the mothers. There is a choice of two seatings between 12 and 3pm or 3 and 6pm.
What better way to treat the queen that’s your mother than with a regal-feel high tea at Mount Nelson? The afternoon tea is available from 7 to 9 May between 12 and 3pm and priced at R395 for adults and R250 for kids aged four to 11 years. This elegant tea at Mount Nelson’s iconic lounge takes the eons old tradition of tea and cake to the next level, and also includes a special gift for mom.
Mom will love this! A delicious lunch with incredible views over the Cape winelands followed by a Jo Malone hand and arm massage. What more could she wish for? You could also gift her with a token of your appreciation with one of their famous scented products.
Pappa Grappa is one of the Winelands’ most loved restaurants located at the world famous Spice Route in Paarl.
If the City Bowl is what you fancy, brunch at Radisson Blu’s Stratus Room must be on the list. From 11am until 3pm on Mother’s Day, treat mom to a selection of two hot dishes, one cold dish, a glass of bubbly or wine for R320 per person. Also includes a vegan menu for the same price.
Executive Chef Christo Pretorius and his team are going all out for their Sunday Lunch! Their famous Azure Restaurant has exquisite panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, and their renowned service will make Mom feel like a queen.
And for the full month of May, “Month of Mom,” they are offering a 2 Night Breakaway stay offer including a full English breakfast with oysters and bubbly, and a 2 course lunch in the Café Grill once during your stay.
Imagine taking a leisurely stroll with your mom in the most beautiful garden in Constantia before heading back to the Conservatory restaurant where a glass of chilled bubbles and an incredible lunch spread awaits you. Their remarkable fine dining menu is available for R445 per person including the glass of bubbly.
For a memorable Mother’s Day, take your mom to a buffet lunch at Tradewinds restaurant at the Hilton Sandton. Enjoy stunning garden views and take in the fresh air and rich Sandton blue skies. Priced at R395 per person, the lunch includes a welcome drink and live entertainment and will be served between 12:30 and 4pm.
If you mom is a no fuss type, then treat her to to a lamb spit braai lunch in the beautiful outdoor garden setting of The Curry Boss in Bryanston. Featuring a selection of curries and desserts, in addition to the braai, patrons can partake in this feast for R150 per head (R80 for kids aged 12 years and over and R50 for kids under 12 years), with live music to serenade the special ladies and complimentary chocolates for the mothers. There is a choice of two seatings between 12 and 3pm or 3 and 6pm.
Celebrate mom in style this Mother’s Day with a delectable three-course lunch spread on Sunday at the Central One restaurant. Priced at R395 per person, the meal includes a welcome drink on arrival and will be served between 12 and 3pm. To make the day even more memorable, Radisson Blu Gautrain hotel is also offering a special accommodation package at R1,950, which includes breakfast and Mother’s Day lunch for two.
Known as one of the best Italian restaurants Umhlanga has to offer, Marco’s is renowned for their perfectly cooked Italian pizzas and pastas as well as the atmosphere you experience when dining at the restaurant. Tucked away in the heart of Umhlanga on Chartwell Drive, it’s the perfect spot to treat mom. They will be doing a mouthwatering roast in their famous pizza oven and offering a complimentary glass of Prosecco for all the moms.
Firmly established as one of the most sophisticated restaurants in Durban, The Chef’s Table is the place to go if you really want to spoil mom. Known for creating exquisitely plated dishes using seasonal ingredients from around KZN, you will be in for a treat with their delicious four-course lunch menu. There are a few options to choose from for each course, ensuring everyone at the table is well catered for. Some options are woodfired beef tataki for first course, butter-roasted langoustine for second course, confit king oyster for third course and choose to finish with variations of Cacao Barry chocolate for dessert. The full experience costs R545 per person while children under 12 years pay R245 for two courses.
The Coachman is one of the PE’s oldest and most-loved restaurants. Offering stunning views of the beach it is the perfect place to take mom this mother’s day.
Though the Coachman has a large and varied menu, it’s best known for steaks, seafood, burgers and good-quality sauces. Start with the baby garides – six prawns basted in a tangy Greek sauce, pan-fried and served on savoury rice. Other options include a prawn cocktail and crumbed mushrooms.
If mom is into Mediterranean food then this is for her! Caspita in George is a Mediterranean family restaurant offering an overall great experience. It’s all about food, family, friends and fun. For mothers’ day they are offering a Half Portuguese Chicken, Beef Espada, and 6 Queen Prawns with a choice of two sides for only R380
Salt and Copper is one of Mossel Bay’s most popular restaurants. And for good reason. The warm atmosphere, great service and delicious food keeps locals and visitors coming back for more. For mother’s day they are serving up a feast..
You haven’t been to Cape Town until you’ve been to the Fat Cactus. The best Tex-Mex since 1998, Fat Cactus is an institution regarded by locals as a fun place for margaritas and chilli poppers, and once the evening is under way, huge portions of more-ish Mexican favourites!
With a branch in Woodstock, down the road from our Head Office, are team frequents this laid back spot for after work drinks and a whole load of fun! There are also branches in Mowbray and Gardens and all serve up huge jugs of the best frozen margaritas in the city.
Mexican and American fare in hearty portions is the order of the day. The burgers are a must. Other options include their famous burritos, enchiladas, nachos and quesadillas – all served with beans, salsa and sour cream on the side. The beverages are an event by themselves, with a great selection of tequila-based drinks that are sure to get the party started.
A truly friendly place with staff and regulars making new patrons feel at home and welcomed, the Fat Cactus is the place to be for great food, great people and a superb atmosphere.
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