SOUTH AFRICA, CAPE TOWN - The Mount Nelson Reaching for Young Stars competition provides a platform for learning and growth to chefs, baristas, bakers and beverage students studying in Cape Town, with fabulous prizes and global internship opportunities. Our young talents are key to the future of the hospitality industry - the programme, put together by Showcook.com and now in its 14th year, is designed to give students a substantial boost in creativity, knowledge and industry connections, alongside the competitive element. Showcook.com co-founder Annette Kesler says “Over the years we have seen many profound changes in curriculum, commitment and professionalism as our culinary academies rose to meet fresh challenges. There is a greater understanding today of a rapidly changing hospitality industry.” The programme has grown to include a broad range of challenges spanning chefs, bakers, baristas, bartenders, and team tasks, with a wealth of well-known brands sponsoring the various categories with ingredients, workshops and substantial rewards. The winners of the Sanpellegrino cocktail challenge and the S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna Best Team award share their experiences. Sparkling Cocktails The first challenge is aimed at the beverage students who are tasked with making an original cocktail using Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks in their creations. The full range is driven by citrus fruits making these ideal to stimulate creativity in combination with the choice of Cruxland gin or KWV 10YO brandy - the liquor partner in this challenge. Lyam Johnson (International Hotel School) won the Best Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drink Cocktail with his Old-Fashioned Smash, pairing Sanpellegrino Aranciata Rossa with KWV brandy, mint and orange served in a smoked glass. The competition is a valuable step in growing his career, he says, “I learned how much effort and precision it takes to produce a great bottle of wine, and the importance of good …
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What does an afternoon of wine tasting mean to you? Perhaps an escape to paradise, a moment to see a glass half full and not half empty, or maybe a chance to catch up with besties. Well at Bay Harbour Market, it’s all the above and more! You know our Secret Garden has once again come to life when you hear the clinking of glasses and nattering of folks as they make their way from barrel to vintner – yes, our popular Secret Vine Wine Tasting July edition is back! The Secret Vine wine tasting experience brings together eight delicious wines to taste. Now that’s what we call a mood setter to enjoying an excellent weekend. Entrance includes a branded glass with 10 wine tasting vouchers, tasting notes for all participating wine estates, all for the low price of R100p/p! Tickets can be secured on Quicket ( www.quicket.co.za )and are very limited. The event starts on Sat July 30, 12:00 – 16:00 & Sun July 31, 12:00 - 16:00. Not for under 18’s. As usual entrance to the market is FREE with all our amazing traders ready to assist you from Friday between 17:00 pm – 21:00 pm, and every Saturday to Sunday from 09:30 am to 16:00 pm. For more information about the traders and what they have to offer, please do visit Bay Harbour Market on https://bayharbour.co.za/ and follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bayharbour, Twitter https://twitter.com/bayharbourmkt and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bayharbourmarket/. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
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Be Savvy And Save On Utility Costs And Cost Of Living
“Fuel prices are at their highest rate ever and the cost of living is soaring. The knock-on effects for food inflation will add to the woes of South African consumers, many of whom are still reeling from the economic challenges of the Covid19 pandemic,” says Paul Stevens, CEO of Just Property. “As winter sets in, punctuated by load-shedding hitting an almost unprecedented Stage 6 for most of the country, the outlook is certainly pretty bleak. But South Africa is a nation that can laugh wryly in the face of adversity, send around hilarious memes, take a deep breath and buckle down to make a plan.” Stevens reminds South Africans, whether property owners or tenants, that savings begin at home. “Many of us learnt to make our own bread, plant veggies and enjoy the simple things in life during lockdown. We can draw on that. But we can also cut our running costs to the bone. And if we continue to make these savings when the good times return, we can save towards that deposit on our dream home.” But for now, every cent counts, so Stevens and the property experts at Just Property put together a checklist of home areas where savings are to be had. Small tweaks, big savings Graham Ross, sales manager at Just Property Blouberg, offers the following saving tips: Start tracking your expenses: you will be amazed at what you spend your money on. Once you know this, it will be easy to know where to start cutting back. Draft a budget and do all you can to stick to it. Re-evaluate your subscriptions, e.g. DSTV, Netflix, Spotify and now Disney plus. Do you really need all these services to find some entertainment? Find which one offers YOU the best value and cancel the rest. Consolidate your bank accounts. Each account you have attracts banking fees. Try to get your accounts into one account and save on those fees. Once you look after the pennies, the pounds will look after themselves. Reduce your insurance premiums by shopping around for cheaper premiums …