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The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Win tickets to a Masterclass at The Good Life Show
Top South African and international chefs, mixologists and food personalities will be taking to the stage when the Good Life Show comes to Cape Town in May. Aimed at anyone with an interest in food, health, wellness, the environment or more conscious living as well as trade professionals (retail and foodservice) looking for innovative high-quality products. The Good Life Show will feature thousands of high-quality and innovative food, drink and conscious living brands and products available in South Africa right now. Visitors can meet some big name local and international chefs and discover products and services in an entertaining, engaging and informative way. INTERNATIONAL CHEFS Bettina Campolucci Bordi - UK plant-centric and wellness chef Dr. Aris LaTham - Internationally acclaimed raw gourmet food pioneer Jameson Stocks – Renowned British Michelin-starred celebrity chef LOCAL CHEFS Abigail Donnelly - Food Director for Woolworths Taste Magazine and Creative Stylist for Woolworths Amerae Vercueil - Celebrated cookbook author, food stylist, chef, and nutritional coach Clement Pedro - Chef, Food Stylist and Presenter Emma Claire Peter – Culinary Innovator Greg Henderson - International award-winning wild and indigenous chef and WWF Ambassador Jenny Morris – The Giggling Gourmet Luke Lawrence Barry - Executive Chef at Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel Roxanne Read - Award-winning mixology maven & head trainer at the prestigious European Bartender School Ru Furusa – Chef, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer celebrating food diversity Siphiwe Sithole – Farming Pioneer and, indigenous African crops expert Surendra Kumar – Executive Chef at Taj Cape Town uMenzi Mbonami – Food Artist and expert in Permaculture and Indigenous African Cuisines WOOLWORTHS CHEFS Anita Van Wyk - Food & Nutrition Expert Lehanie Müller - Product Developer at Woolworths Mika Zorgman - Macrobiotics and Plant-based Nutrition Expert Monique Malan - Product Developer at Woolworths The Good Life Show Organiser, Heidi Warricker says: 'We are absolutely thrilled to have such a stellar line-up of chef talent on board. One of the biggest trends worldwide is wellness, sustainability and food awareness, and this is where the Good Life Show is bang on target. "People are becoming more aware of what they are consuming, where it comes from as well as the effects on the environment. Chefs are actively seeking to source higher quality, locally sourced, and often smaller producer ingredients. This trend is driven by a desire for fresh, flavourful and healthier food, support for local communities, and a growing emphasis on sustainability and ethically produced goods.' Complete the entry form below to stand a chance to win a double ticket to the Masterclass at the Cape Town edition of The Good Life Show at Cape Town International Convention Centre Friday, May 30, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00
IOL News
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- IOL News
Warm up this winter with five delightful cocktail recipes
Winter evenings call for something a little stronger. Image: Ron As winter sets in across South Africa, crisp mornings and chilly evenings call for something a little stronger, and warmer, than the usual G&T you sip on in summer. Whether you're curled up by the fire, have a few friends around, or just unwinding after a long day, these cocktails will warm you up from the inside. Here are five of our favourite winter-ready drinks, complete with easy-to-follow recipes. Rooibos hot toddy Rooibos brings a local twist to the traditional hot toddy. With warming spices and honey, it's soothing and perfect for cold nights. Ingredients 1 Rooibos teabag 1 cup boiling water 1 shot (30ml) brandy or whisky 1 tsp honey 1 tsp lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick (optional) Instructions Steep the rooibos teabag in boiling water for 3–5 minutes. Remove the teabag, then stir in the brandy, honey, and lemon juice. Add a cinnamon stick for extra warmth and serve hot. Source: Woolworths Taste Magazine Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Rooibos brings a local twist to the traditional hot toddy. Image: Freepik Amarula hot chocolate What better combination than your favourite cream liqueur with rich hot chocolate? A perfect decadent drink for winter. Ingredients 250ml milk 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1–2 tbsp sugar (to taste) 50ml Amarula Cream Liqueur Whipped cream (optional) Instructions Heat milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. Stir in cocoa powder and sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and add Amarula. Serve in a mug topped with whipped cream if desired. Source: Perfect decadent drink for winter. Image: Tatiane Herder / Pexels Spiced mulled wine (Glühwein) This European classic has become a winter favourite in South Africa, especially in wine regions like Stellenbosch or Franschhoek. Warm, spicy, and aromatic. Ingredients 1 bottle red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot works well) 1 orange (sliced) 4 cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise ¼ cup brandy ¼ cup sugar or honey Instructions In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Warm over low heat for 20–30 minutes (do not boil) Strain and serve warm in heatproof glasses. Source: Food & Home SA Glühwein is warm, spicy, and aromatic. Image: Eva Michalkova / Pixabay Ginger whisky warmer Ginger and whisky offer both warmth and spice, ideal for fighting off a winter chill. This cocktail is simple but packs a flavourful punch. Ingredients 50ml whisky 100ml ginger beer Juice of ½ lemon Slice of fresh ginger (optional) Lemon wedge for garnish Instructions Combine whisky and lemon juice in a heatproof mug. Add ginger beer and a slice of ginger. Warm gently (don't boil), and serve with a lemon wedge. Source: BBC Good Food Ginger and whisky offer both warmth and spice. Image: Cup of Couple / Pexels Warm spiced rum and apple cider Apple cider is increasingly popular in South Africa, and this hot version, infused with warming spices and dark rum, is perfect for fireside sipping. Rum also pairs beautifully with winter spices like cinnamon and cloves. Ingredients 1 cup cloudy apple juice or cider 50ml dark rum 1 cinnamon stick 2 cloves 1 tsp honey or brown sugar Apple slices or orange peel (optional garnish) Instructions Heat the apple juice with cinnamon, cloves, and honey over medium heat. Let it simmer gently for 10 minutes (don't boil). Remove from heat and stir in the rum. Strain and serve warm in a mug, garnished with a slice of apple or a curl of orange peel. Source: Yuppiechef
Time Out
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Star names announced for The Good Life Show in Cape Town
Are you ready for The Good Life Show 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 30 May to 1 June? This year's event will feature a star-studded line-up of international and local chefs, with the focus being on celebrating the ever-evolving organic, plant-based and natural industries. The likes of renowned British Michelin-starred celebrity chef Jameson Stocks, internationally-acclaimed raw gourmet food pioneer Dr Aris LaTham and the E xecutive Chef at Mount Nelson Luke Lawrence Barry will all be in attendance to show off their incredible array of skills and knowledge. Heidi Warricker, The Good Life Show's organiser, says: 'We are absolutely thrilled to have such a stellar line-up of chef talent on board. One of the biggest trends worldwide is wellness, sustainability and food awareness, and this is where The Good Life Show is bang on target. "People are becoming more aware of what they are consuming, where it comes from as well as the effects on the environment. Chefs are actively seeking to source higher quality, locally sourced and often smaller producer ingredients. This trend is driven by a desire for fresh, flavourful and healthier food, support for local communities and a growing emphasis on sustainability and ethically-produced goods.' What to expect at The Good Life Show At the 2025 edition of the show, there will be innovative products to try, chef demos, mixology sessions, hands-on masterclasses, expert wellness advice, insightful industry talks and various other food and health-related activities. In terms of the star names who will be doing their thing for visitors, you can expect to see: International Chefs Local Chefs Abigail Donnelly - Food Director for Woolworths Taste Magazine and Creative Stylist for Woolworths Amerae Vercueil - Celebrated cookbook author, food stylist, chef and nutritional coach Clement Pedro - Chef, Food Stylist and Presenter Emma Claire Peter – Culinary Innovator Greg Henderson - International award-winning wild and indigenous chef and WWF Ambassador Jenny Morris – The Giggling Gourmet Luke Lawrence Barry - Executive Chef at Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel Roxanne Read - Award-winning mixology maven and head trainer at the prestigious European Bartender School Ru Furusa – Chef, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer Celebrating Food Diversity Siphiwe Sithole – Farming Pioneer and indigenous African crops expert Surendra Kumar – Executive Chef at Taj Cape Town uMenzi Mbonami – Food Artist and expert in Permaculture and Indigenous African Cuisines How much are tickets? Tickets for The Good Life Show are available through Quicket for R175, with the show dates and times as follows: Friday, May 30, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 to 18:00 Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00
