1 The Fieldbar Drinks Box (R1 699, fieldbar.co.za) is a 10L, hardcase cooler designed for superior thermal performance. It's durable, versatile, perfectly proportioned and comfortable to carry - and it keeps ice for up to 50 hours! Perfect for wine, champagne, gin, mineral waters, mixers, or beers.
2 Bring home the baking!
Baking for Profit and Pleasure (R420, NB Publishers) by Christine Capendale boasts more than 80 inspiring recipes for a host of delicious treats, sensational cakes, savoury platters and tray bakes. Also included is advice on equipment, costings, packaging and branding as well as top tips for successful home baking. We can't wait to try the vegan peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake!
3 Ready, set, eat!
The new ready-to-eat range of pestos and tapenades by Buffet Olives offers conveniently packaged 100g sealed cups that are easy to share and pair on a snack platter or add to a picnic basket and lunchbox. The Italian-style Olive Pesto with Sundried Tomatoes pairs perfectly with cooked pasta and it tastes great spread on ciabatta bread. Enjoy with a glass of red wine! For details, visit buffetolives.com.
4Enjoy now, or later
The latest release of the 2020 vintage of Delheim Edelspatz Riesling (R330, delheim.com), an iconic Noble Late Harvest, shows classic botrytis characteristics with elements of honeysuckle, dried peaches and marmalade. Enjoy now or keep in the cellar for up to 30 years, according to Delheim Estate winemaker Roelof Lotriet.
5 Sloffee and Namast'ay in Bed mugs (320ml) R19.99 each, crazystore.co.za
1 Pretty as a picture
The ‘Harvest Collection' homeware and fabric range features watercolour designs of artichokes, figs and pomegranates by Caron Andrews. The disposable paper placemats and 100% cotton runners, napkins and tea towels are printed in collaboration with Caversham Textiles. Visit shop.flourishbycaron.com and cavershamtextiles.com to find out more.
2 Berry-licious!
The Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (R135, tokara.com) is a new release from this Stellenbosch wine estate on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain. Vibrant with hints of five spices and vanilla as well as an abundance of succulent dark berry fruit, the wine entices you to take another sip. It's the perfect partner for a delicious sirloin with a red wine sauce!
3 Perfect pizza every time
The 30cm Ooni Karu Wood & Charcoal Fired Pizza Oven (R7 999, yuppiechef.com) is portable (it weighs just 12kg and features foldable legs and a detachable chimney) and allows you to cook authentic, stone-baked pizza in just 60 seconds. Powerful flames and excellent heat retention ensure that you'll be ready to cook at temperatures of up to 500°C in just 15 minutes!
4 Use this cute five-piece flower-shaped cookie cutter set (R12.99, Pep Home) to fill your cookie jar.
5 The right tools
Six-piece Stainless Steel Utensil Set (including a masher, solid spoon, spaghetti lifter, slotted spoon and soup ladle) R149 per item or R749 for the set, woolworths.co.za
1 Free of alcohol, full of spirit
A non-alcoholic spirit imbued with the flavours of Cape fynbos, Mahala Botanical is the brainchild of Danielle Schoeman, one of the few female master distillers in South Africa. Mahala, a Zulu word meaning free, says it all: the triple-distilled spirit is free of alcohol, sugar, colourants and additives. Go to cutlerdrinks.co.za.
2 I love styling our food features with kitchen linen from Mungo. The 100% cotton Waffle Weave Tea Towels (from R135) are woven to be absorbent and hard-wearing - perfect for the kitchen clean-up after a feast! Check outmungo.co.za.
3 Rise to the occasion
The new Le Creuset cast-iron Bread Oven has a domed lid and superior heat distribution, and the innovative new shape promises to take home baking to the next level. The oven's low-profile base promotes even browning and produces a golden, crispy crust marked with Le Creuset's hallmark three rings. Whether you prefer a sweet or savoury loaf, the possibilities are limitless. Visit lecreuset.co.za.
