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November 19, 2019

How to make a Don Pedro

Today we’re going to explore the wondrous Don Pedro. Now before you ask, no, we’re not talking about the Prince of Aragon from Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Instead, we’re talking about the other Don Pedro: a quintessentially South African…

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November 18, 2019

A Beginners Guide to Wine Tasting: Tannins

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November 16, 2019

How to fry bacon without making a mess

Like pretty much every self-aware millennial, I’m a big fan of bacon. Salty, crisp, and meaty it’s pretty much everything I want in a protein. And, while I draw the line at things like bacon-infused bourbon, there are very few savoury dishes that …

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November 16, 2019

A beginners guide to coffee: Jamaican Blue Mountain

You’d be hard pressed to find a coffee bean more expensive and sought after than the venerable Kona bean, that is unless you were aware of Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. It’s not unusual to find Jamaican Blue Mountain beans at around $50 a pound, …

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November 15, 2019

Hearty Chilis

This time of year we all want to bundle up inside with something warm and comforting. We’ve gathered four chili recipes that will warm you..

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November 15, 2019

Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

The sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich is a breakfast classic. It’s the ideal on-the-go sammy or a nice entree for a Sunday brunch. If you’re..

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November 14, 2019

Three hot tea toddies to try this winter

Nothing keeps the winter chill at bay like a hot toddy. This classic seasonal beverage has been a mainstay of the colder months for hundreds of years and is still enjoyed today. Essentially, a hot toddy is nothing more than a combination of liquor…

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November 14, 2019

Pork Tenderloin with German Potato Salad

This meat and potatoes dish takes advantage of a simple marinade to glaze the pork tenderloin, and a light oil-and-vinegar-based potato salad to round out..

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November 13, 2019

Keep yourself hydrated with these wonderful water bottles

You can never drink enough water, at least that’s what all the TV doctors, lifestyle magazines, and websites keep telling us. Fortunately, there are literary thousands of water bottles out all there all promising to keep us hydrated. With so many …

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November 12, 2019

How to keep your phone battery from dying in the middle of the day

If there’s one thing pretty much all smartphone owners can agree on, it’s that smartphone batteries are terrible. They never last as long as they should and always seem to die at the worst possible time. There’s nothing more terrifying than seeing…

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November 11, 2019

Creamed Spinach and Kale

Creamed spinach is a classic steakhouse side that delivers a creamy accompaniment to anything on the plate. We chose to add kale to this dish..

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November 11, 2019

A Beginners Guide to Cheese: Feta

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November 10, 2019

How to make chocolate coated anything

To paraphrase Jane Austen, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that pretty much anything tastes better when coated in chocolate. Well, maybe not everything, but you get the idea! Strawberries, candied fruit, pastries, and cakes: the list of swee…

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November 10, 2019

The right temperature to store wine

If there is one thing pretty much everyone knows, regardless of whether they drink wine or not, it’s this: Red wine is served at room temperature and white wine is served chilled. Generally, this idea is true. Most reds are best when served at roo…

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November 10, 2019

Spring cleaning the natural way

The flowers are in the full bloom, the weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer, in other words spring is here! However, before we get too excited, let’s not forget what else happens in this most wonderful of seasons: Spring clea…

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