Noble Savage (he said): I’m not one to make a fuss on my birthday. It could be that it’s in December, which is the worst month to have a birthday. So luckily I married someone that always makes my birthday special. After receiving the best give ever – an original …
Noble Savage (he said): We mentioned that New Year’s Eve parties are not really our thing. We prefer to go out for the afternoon, before things get too crazy. So this time around we decided to do a bit of a pub crawl in Linden. Too bad everything was closed. …
Noble Savage (he said): Happy pastrami sandwich day! A staple in delis all over the world, it’s easy to see why this humble smoked meat is so popular. So for today’s sandwich, you’ll need: 2 tbsp butter 1 onion Salt and pepper ¾ cup beer 4 big slices pastrami Whole …
Noble Savage (he said): January. Where good intentions die a slow, painful death, and we realise that change isn’t as easy as we think. It’s a time were we try to be better, only to be put down by the realisation that we spent way too much money to try …
Noble Savage (he said): Moonshine. That thing that makes Rednecks go blind. Luckily Silver Creek Craft Distillery’s Southern Moonshine is way more palatable than the traditional American version. I was expecting infused Mampoer, but this stuff is way more sophisticated, and hopefully not made in Cletus’ bath tub. Silver Creek …
Noble Savage (he said): Alfie’s has been a bit of a mainstay in Pretoria when it comes to Italian cuisine for a while now. They’ve always been in a little shop in Hazelwood in Pretoria, and last year (or the year before) opened a pizzeria just around the corner. We’ve …
BoozyFoodie (she said): Okay, picture the scene: a select group of foodies and wine lovers taking part in a virtual food and wine pairing challenge. Their quest – use a “secret ingredient” (provided by Backsberg) in a dish to be paired with the brand new 2017 Backsberg Pinotage Rosé. Keep the surprise …
Noble Savage (he said): What a time to live in. As if dealing with the increasingly bizarre political situation at home isn’t enough, we now also have to deal with a narcissistic yellow-haired toddler threatening an unstable dark-haired toddler with nuclear war. Anyone that has seen Dr Strangelove will know …
Noble Savage (he said): South Africans love meat. It’s one of those facts that you don’t need Africa Check to check. And it might well be because of the variety and quality of the meat available here. One establishment that embraces this love of meat is Tribes, located at …
Noble Savage (he said): Sundays are meant to do as little as possible. In our house, we normally braai for lunch, and then laze around/nap in preparation for the unmitigated misery that is Monday. To be able do this important preparation in a serene setting with someone else taking care …
