1. Chopping board designed byEd Suter and Agrippa Mncedisi Hlophe (30cm D) R249.99, mrphome.com
2. Make every meal a colourful feast with Simply Seven Colours (R360, Penguin Random House) by Zola Nene.It's a celebration of the vibrant dishes that define the South African palate. The idea is for you to create your own seven-colour menus by picking recipes from the various chapters, each of which has a selection of veggies and starches, as well as meat, fish and poultry. Fun!
3. Flapjacks kit with mini pan R149.99, woolworths.co.za.
4. Tall black tumbler R22.99, short blue tumbler R16.99, green wine glass R24.99 and tall pink tumbler R19.99, pepstores.com
5. 2018 La Motte M thode Cap Classique (R390, la-motte.com) combines a bouquet of citrus, brioche and nuts on the nose with fine bubbles and a refreshing finish - it's delicious served with a cheeseboard or seafood platter.
6. The new salad toppers (we're talking locally made kimchi, pickled carrots or red onion, crunchy seed sprinkles and crispy onions) at Food Lover's Market are just the thing to boost nutrition and flavour. Visit foodloversmarket.co.za.
7. Your new whipping, mixing and kneading bestie, the Kenwood kMix Stand Mixer (R7 999, yuppiechef.com) is available in a stunning red or black. This 1 000W powerhouse can handle hard work and big batches, thanks to
a 5L bowl and six-speed setting.
8. Shanky's Whip (R395 from leading bottle stores and cutlerdrinks.co.za) is a blend of black Irish Whiskey (it's aged in charred barrels, hence the name), Irish spirits and the delicious natural flavours of cream and vanilla. In Ireland, it's not uncommon for an Irish Whiskey shot to be dropped into a pint of Guinness and Shanky's recreates this creamy rich taste. Shanky's Whip is midnight-black with a sweet smoothness underpinned by spicy Irish Whiskey notes. Enjoy it neat or on the rocks!
9. The locally made Picnic Kilim (1.8 x 1.4m; R1 900, ecruspaces.com) is the perfect travel companion on any outdoor adventure. At 2.8kg, it's lightweight and packs easily and it comes with a durable waterproof backing. Nifty!
