Noble Savage (he said): Every year, the second Saturday of October is used to celebrate Pinotage Day. I scoured the interwebs looking for a reason why it’s the second Saturday in October, but I cannot find any reason other than there’s not much happening on the day. (If you know …
By Noble Savage: Picture the scene: you’ve decided to take a year off, and have just managed to get affordable flights to London. Everything is packed and ready, and you just need to get yourself to the airport. Filled with excitement, you get into your Uber, and next stop: the airport. …
We had so much fun with this! In the end we actually made a three-course amagwinya meal! But I will first let Noble Savage tell you a bit more about it! Noble Savage (he said): Amagwinya, also known as Vetkoek, is pretty versatile. It’s not just for curry mince at …
Noble Savage (he said): ‘Murica. Land of the free. Unless you weren’t born there. But for those having been born there, probably the most important celebration is the 4th of July, a.k.a independence day. On the 4th of July 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, which marked the US’ …
Noble Savage (he said): Driving through Sandton, you quickly realise that pretty much every national and multinational business has an office somewhere in the vicinity. Looking at the skyline in the mornings on the way to my day job, the horizon is littered with cranes around the skeletons of new …
TJ Billies: Here Come the Meat Sweats Noble Savage (he said): Ah, America! Land of the free. Home of the brave. Sure, they haven’t always shown the best of judgement (think Watergate, Vietnam, and Trump), but one area where they do know what they’re doing, in Barbeque. Now first off, …
Noble Savage: This will be a quick one…. Everyone should know how make a decent burger. It’s right up there with being able to change a tyre and knowing where to use an apostrophe. And many sources will try to convince you that you need to make your patty as …
Almost Orange Bistro: There’s a deer just outside eating fruit from the orchard! Noble Savage (he said): If you get the above reference, maybe lay off Netflix for a bit… Long weekends are always a good excuse to explore a bit. This year’s Easter Weekend was no different. We were …
Noble Savage (he said): Burgers are always a good idea. Together with pizza, it’s almost infinitely customizable. An added bonus is that it’s just a breeze to make. Inspired by a recipe I saw on Yuppiechef’s website, I decided to try out a bone marrow burger. You’ll need: 150g – …
Noble Savage (he said): A winery in Joburg. I’ll let that sink in for a bit. You’re back? Good! Right next to Delta Park in Craighall Park you’ll find the charming tasting room for Gerakaris Family Wines. It’s a fairly small building, but there are also tables outside under the trees. …
