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Wine Concepts are thrilled to invite wine lovers to their 5th annual Grape Escape Wine Festival at Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch on Thursday, 29th May from 18.00 to 21.00. Following the …
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Celebrity Chef Jameson Stocks Serves Up Lobster & Pork Belly Perfection for his Good Life Show Premier
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This World Whisky Day (17th May), elevate your glass and your expectations with The Balvenie – the whisky that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Rooted in the heart of …
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South Africa’s love affair with coffee is heating up. With an expected annual growth rate of 6.5% between 2025 and 2029, the local coffee scene is showing no signs of …
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Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 11 May, and Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West offers an effortless, elegant way to celebrate the special women in your life. From delicious wines …
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching and it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in great food and heartfelt moments to celebrate the woman who deserves it most. Whether you’re planning something …
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Step off the beaten track and into the wild with Food Jams, the culinary organisation known for turning cooking into an experience. Their latest immersive adventure, Food Jams Foraging, invites …
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Experience a culinary symphony with Food Jams: A fusion of people, culture and sustainable cuisine
Cape Town, (date) –Food Jammer, Jade de Waal and Executive Chef Jocelyn Myers-Adams joined forces at the end of 2020 to create the extraordinary culinary experience known as Food Jams. …
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Danone shapes the future of local business, becoming the largest FMCG to receive B Corp certification in South Africa
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Eskort launches its best ribs evererrr at SA’s biggest pop-up restaurant evererrr
23 April 2025, Johannesburg – Eskort has announced South Africa’s biggest pop-up restaurant to celebrate the launch of its best ribs evererrr. The pop-up will open every Thursday evening for …
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Wonderbag Celebrates 17 Years of Climate-Smart Cooking and Carbon Powered Impact This Earth Day
As the world celebrates Earth Day this year, Wonderbag reaffirms its commitment to a cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable future. From humble beginnings in rural South Africa to global climate …
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South Africa’s Fast-Food Landscape is Changing—Here’s Why Col’Cacchio GO is NOT Another Fast Food Offering As South Africa’s fast-food industry faces mounting pressures from inflation, shifting consumer habits, and an …
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Avondale, Paarl – FABER Restaurant at Avondale Wine Estate is proud to announce that it has been awarded two stars at the 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards—a prestigious achievement …
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The Jacobs Cadbury Wholenut Mocha makes this cheesecake irresistible! Recipe by: Tiffany Kate-Lyn Matthews Serves: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Ingredients: How To Make Creamy Mocha Cheesecake
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Essential Flavours is one of the top food and wine magazines in South Africa, where culinary enthusiasts indulge in a celebration of taste and lifestyle. Both our hard copy and online food and lifestyle magazines are tailored for individuals who are passionate about flavours. We provide tantalising recipes and wine news, inspiring readers to explore their culinary creativity and stay up to date with what’s happening in the industry.
With diverse content including reviews, interviews, recipes, and features, we empower people to master home cooking like seasoned professionals. Join us as we unlock the potential of food and wine, inviting you to savour every moment with Essential Flavours.