Nando's Brilliance

Phuza Thursday

Russian Elderflower Fizz

Serves someone thirsty!

• 37.5ml Vodka
• 12.5ml Elderflower cordial
• 25ml Lemon juice
• 35ml Soda water
• Ice Cubes

Build ingredients in a Highball glass over cubed ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a slice of lemon.

Drink up!

Proof about Jelly

Jelly can, literally, be turned into anything!

taste of cape town is back and this amazing food festival promises to be the culinary event of the year!

this year's participating restaurants include myoga, ginja, bistro sixteen82, societi bistro, gold restaurant, cape colony, grande provence, nobu, wang thai, signal at cape grace, bread and wine, le quartier francais, the greenhouse and maze by gordon ramsay.

there are only a limited number of tickets available, so don't forget to get yours before they sell out!! book through computicket on 083 915 8000 or http://www.computicket.com/

we can barely contain our excitement and we look forward to seeing you there!

if you aren't in a rush to get home this evening, why don't you stop by the earth fair food market to pick up something scrumptious for dinner. this event takes place every thursday at st george's mall opposite the taj hotel from 12h00 until 18h00. you will be able to find a range of fresh produce and food that contains no preservatives or hormones. sounds pretty good to us!!!

it feels like a winters day in cape town today!

here's a quick and easy meatless indian stew to warm you up a little...
ingredients (serves 4)

1 cup white rice

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, minced

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

coarse salt and ground pepper

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

3 cups pureed tomatoes

2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/2 cup plain low fat yoghurt

salt, pepper and sugar to taste

directions

1. cook rice according to package instructions; cover and keep warm.

2. while rice is cooking, heat oil over medium heat in a large pan. add the onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. add curry powder and ginger; cook, stirring until fragrant.

3. add pureed tomatoes, chickpeas and 1 1/2 cup water. bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. stir in lime juice; season with salt, pepper and sugar to taste. serve stew with rice and yoghurt. Enjoy!

Looking for something to do over your long weekend???Doors open: 12h00 - 23h00

Cost: R30 - includes your glass

Details: 3 DJ's, 4 bands, great food, secure parking & security

Location: the Neighbourgoods Market, Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock

This time bigger, better and 'beerier'!