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It is February, spring is on its way and love is in the air. This month is all about Valentine’s Day and love it or hate it, there is no getting away from it, unless you are completely cut off from the rest of the world. It certainly goes a …

Well, if alcohol isn’t going to get you and your potential love interest in the mood for a little bit of loving this Valentines day, then some serious indulging in all that is aphrodisiac is called for to share your naughty lascivious self this February 14th. Valentines Day; dia de …

South Africa is not just all about boerewors, biltong and Mrs Balls as our colonial cousins, the adorable Yarpies would have us believe…….Ja, I reckon it’s a bit of a delusion, don’t get me wrong, massive slabs of lekker meat are being chucked on the braai over there in Cape …

“Some dessert connoisseurs may try to argue that Pâte choux is the ultimate, French, classic Pastry recipe”   There is no doubt that Choux pastry is one of the lightest, crispiest pastries around. It is also so versatile and can be used in so many different ways both sweet and …

 VIP Service School   Welcome to 2018 and boy, did that one come around quick. I wonder if it is just me or do other people think the years seem to pass by faster with each year. However quickly they pass it is a sure sign that you are leading …

Bah humbug, the silly season is upon us yet again which has got me thinking of our plant based, animal welfare conscious friend, the cheeky vegan. Now, don’t get me wrong I can spiralise with the best of them, but zoodles tend to be a little inconsequential when sharing table …

When it’s cold outside and the rain is lashing against the windows we tend to look to uncomplicated comfort foods, certain dishes that can be easily made from simple ingredients to warm our souls and sooth our cold bones. If you are looking for a little comfort during the long …

No.12 Fine Wines & Provisions   The interest we got when organising an ‘Italian wines’ masterclass in Palma de Mallorca last month was fantastic. I was so surprised at the healthy response from captains, Interior crew and Stewardesses regarding ‘Super Tuscans’ that the subject of this month’s article was a …

“The industry is changing”, adds Jess Barnard, founder and co-owner of the Stewardess Training Academy, “It is time for stewards’ and stewardess’ qualifications to carry more weight. Courses are an investment in ones career as well as a show of commitment to the industry and the standards that it upholds”. …

The other day I was very relieved and surprised to find pomegranate molasses tucked away in a little spice shop in the olivar market here in Palma. I was hunting it to put a little finishing touch to my Turkish spoon salad that I was preparing for a dinner with …