There is no other nation that can celebrate with as much passion as the Spanish. Whether it’s a crowd in Barcelona yelling “Vamos, vamos” while watching a Soccer game or feet tapping along the beat of Flamenco music being performed by a full orchestra in Seville. We can’t all travel to Madrid this summer to…
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Traditional with a Twist | Samp and Koeksisters
South African Recipes with a Twist We all have those special family recipes that have been handed down to us from generation to generation. These recipes for baked goodies or feel-good meals come in very handy when we need a taste of home that reminds us of our heritage. I get nostalgic just thinking…
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Flavours of the Mediterranean – throwing your own Greek Isle dinner party
“Mi Casa, Su Casa” and Greek hospitality go together like a beautiful sunset over the Mediterranean ocean and a crisp white wine. A Greek Isle dinner party at your home can be just as enjoyable on a beautiful Saturday evening during Spring. Just thinking about the meze platter with home-made Tzatziki, stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese and olives is…
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Set the Scene for a Spring Soiree!
Spring is a time of little extras. A little extra sunshine, a few more moments spent outside, and an array of new colours and fragrances to tempt us into our warmer months. Of course, no Spring is complete without a celebration, and no celebration is complete without the little extras of friends and family, so…