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		<title>Christmas at the House of Chommies for Chommies and friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cape Town’s most beloved lifestyle brand for dogs and their people is celebrating the opening of its new boutique in a heritage building in Gardens by hosting a Christmas shopping gathering early in December. A curation of guest pop-up brands and gift ideas, including home accessories from Wiid Design, handblown glassware by Casa LV, kaftans from Franki &#38;amp; Remi, candles by Okra and books curated by Pezula, will fill the colourful rooms of Chommies’ new home and be available to purchase. Along with Chommies stylish rope accessories for dogs and people in new colours, exclusively on sale will also be the debut beaded collection of collars and leads, as well as traditional Christmas wreaths and velvet stockings by Chommies. Festive feasting options will include delicious free-range grass-fed roast beef and gammon sandwiches from butchery Frankie Fenner and homemade Christmas cakes by Ellen Jay. Join Chommies to celebrate the start of the holiday season – and bring your dog along to have a special Christmas portrait taken next to the three-metre-tall Christmas tree by the on-site photographer. Date: 03 December 2022 Venue: 110 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town Time: 10h00 to 16h00 Can’t make the market? Banish #FOMO by shopping Chommies [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Christmas Dinner Worth Celebrating!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make this Christmas Dinner the most sumptuous ever with a lavish six-course festive meal conceived and prepared by Executive Chef Paul Nash of The Conservatory at The Cellars-Hohenort in Constantia, Cape Town. The jewel of the Constantia Valley, The Cellars-Hohenort is an impeccably appointed five-star hotel located in a majestic heritage building and surrounded by 9 acres of award-winning gardens. The Conservatory offers panoramic views out onto the renowned grounds of the hotel, which, combined with the tasteful interior design and fine food, all serve to enhance the experience. It’s an incredible setting with a delectable menu – what better for your festivities? Whether you’re in Cape Town on holiday, staying at the hotel, or a resident Capetonian who prefers to enjoy Christmas in gourmet style rather than slave away in the kitchen for days, The Conservatory is a welcoming, family-friendly destination for a memorable festive celebration. Chef Paul has taken the yuletide spirit to heart and opens the meal with a themed Christmas cocktail. The clear Christmas Turkey consommé is a contemporary play on the traditional bird; as is the classic gammon terrine, which is accompanied by roasted apple and pear. Artisan breads and butters round off the starters. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas by the sea</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With staycations versus overseas trips on the radar this December, consider holidaying at the Overberg’s star destination, Hermanus. Famed for its “champagne air” and sea views galore, Hermanus is the toast of the coastline. And if you’re looking for a premier venue to raise a glass to life and the spirit of giving this Christmas, then look no further than Hermanus’s pinnacle hospitality property, The Marine. This five-star luxury hotel will be hosting a sumptuous Christmas feast this year, for Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Lunch, with bookings open to both resident hotel guests and visitors alike. The meal begins with views of the ocean and the sea cliffs and pre-dinner drinks and canapés. These include a traditional combination of pork and cranberry that has been transformed into dainty sausage rolls. There are also chimichurri steak bites and grilled zucchini and goat’s cheese roll ups. For vegetarians, the sausage rolls make way for halloumi fries with roasted garlic aioli, and the steak is replaced with mushroom. To start, the smoked white fish tartare is dressed with lime, crème fraîche, edamame beans and herb oil. The vegetarian option sees avocado and red onion in place of the fish. This is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make meals more marvellous with an impeccable pairing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great combinations are the stuff of legend, the one element enhancing the other. Think of literature’s great lovers Anthony &#38; Cleopatra or Romeo &#38; Juliet. Then there’s Broadway darlings Rodgers and Hammerstein and that famed dance duo of Hollywood’s heyday Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. And landmark real world power couples like Barack and Michelle Obama. A duo can be a potent doubling of qualities. So it is in life and so it is with one of life’s joys, the pairing of food and wine. In restaurants, at least, in the better ones, wine recommendations are usually made by a professional sommelier, someone who knows both the wine list and menu intimately. A trained and knowledgeable wine steward can turn what would have been a good dish on its own, into a great foodie experience, a veritable symphony of flavours, with the simple addition of a complementary wine. Conversely, you “can ruin a great meal with a bad wine pairing!” states wine expert Gosia Young of Gosh! Wine Marketing. “Just like a great chef considers every element of their dish, so a great winemaker does the same when crafting their wine. Some delicate wines are destined for light, nuanced dishes while [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Give a little magic and sprinkle some sparkle in your home this Christmas!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s that time of the year again and we are excited to share some decorative Christmas décor ideas and inspiration with you! Christmas trends range from the traditional red, green and gold to in-vogue or more neutral colours, depending. You may want to give your old ornaments and decorations a new twist with some of these inspirational ideas. This year is all about nature, as well as keeping it simple and real. Create something magical to be shared and enjoyed by all. Find your own magic when decorating your home this Christmas. Images courtesy of @home. All products available in-store and online www.home.co.za &#160; The Decorex Africa management team have put together some of their favourite Christmas trends to look out for this year: 1. Farmstyle Setting Carol Weaving – Managing Director of Reed Exhibitions Christmas has always been a time for family and friends to come together and unwind after the hustle and bustle of the year, and this year should be no different. Grazing table settings are the next big thing, think untreated wooden tables with a natural tone hessian table runner. These settings incorporate platters, cheeses, fruits and other foodie delights, creating a visually striking table setting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spread some festive cheer with Hope’s limited release gins</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re struggling to get into the Christmas spirit this year, Hope Distillery has just the ticket. The artisanal gin mavens have distilled three limited release gins, specially inspired by Christmas past. These Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh gins are perfect for a variety of holiday occasions, each one distinct and deliciously different. ‘Gold’ is literally gold-tinged as a result of gentle aging – it’s infused with lots of festive orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg and almond and you can garnish it with a slice of orange. It’s perfect for those celebratory moments. ‘Frankincense’ has the resin as its signature botanical and as a result has smoky incense notes, with cinnamon, coriander and cumin adding to its unique flavour. Garnish with orange zest for that extra zing and enjoy after a holiday feast. Mysterious myrrh lends this fragrant ‘Myrrh’ gin a Christmas note, which is complemented by cloves, allspice, star anise and nutmeg. Garnish with rosemary and enjoy with your Christmas lunch. Hope has packaged 200ml of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh in one gorgeous gift pack, available for the festive season only, so visit Hope Distillery and selected bottle stores in Cape Town now to make sure you don’t miss out!]]></description>
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		<title>Festive Season at The Plettenberg</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:22:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Celebrate Christmas with the whole family at The Plettenberg The Plettenberg has created three special menus for Christmas this year. Enjoy Christmas lunch and dinner with the whole family at The Plettenberg  – everyone is well catered for! On 24 December 2019, Christmas eve dinner will be served at 18h30 and on Christmas day, 25 December 2019, lunch will start 12h30. The main menu consists of five courses and is available at R950 per person. A five-course vegetarian menu is available for R950 per person and both menus kicks off with welcome drinks and canapés. Dessert options for both menus include poached peach or traditional Christmas pudding. The feast concludes with coffee and tea served with festive fudge, minty Christmas tree cookies, and mini Christmas mince pies. The Plettenberg is making special dishes just for the kids at R350 per person. The three-course menu includes an exciting Santa’s sundae and Christmas gingerbread biscuits, and a cherry milkshake.  The Plettenberg has something for everyone this New Year’s Eve The Plettenberg has created three new menus, so bring the whole family and come and celebrate your New Year’s Eve with some delicious culinary offerings! The New Year’s Eve Celebration starts from 19h00 [...]]]></description>
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