Not buying into the all Valentines hype, yet need to do something for that special someone? Well do something different this Valentines at Ginger & Lime Food Studio! Not impressed with overly expensive, boring dinner for two in a restaurant with a 1 stem rose in a cheap tall glass and mediocre service? Then surprise your partner with an …

By Herman R Gibbs, Cape Dreams Editor Denise Levy’s Ginger & Lime Food Studio presented a part demo and part interactive Seafood Extravaganza, with a fusion of Asian flavours. The group of 12, or the ‘Chirpy Dozen’ found the atmosphere in the well-equipped, modern kitchen relaxed from the time the gracious and accommodating hostess announced the evening’s five-course menu, which …

By Herman R Gibbs and Jane Jones, Cape Dreams staffers There is a hint that if you are in the Gardens Centre, there will be freshness around. That freshness strikes whether you’re at the bread, pretzel, cold meat, cheese or numerous food displays. During our hour-long visit to Raith Gourmet, in Mill Street, Gardens Centre, the selection of crispy baguettes …

Ginger & Lime, presented by Denise Levy, offers a part demo and part interactive Seafood extravaganza, with a bit of an Asian flavour, on Tuesday, 27th January, at 6.30pm. It promises to be an evening of fun and the course is offered at a fee of R500. It includes a full meal, all recipes and wine at the Ginger & …

Chairman of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation South Africa, Morné du Plessis, has extended his congratulations to Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung on their 2015 wild card invitation to compete in the Tour de France. Morne du Plessis commented, “We are extremely proud of this milestone achievement by our aspirational group of Laureus ambassadors. As the first African-registered pro-cycling team to compete in the world’s premier …

The Ginger and Lime Food Studio will host a playful morning to feast on delectable Japanese sushi. Learn to make all of those favourites from scratch – from Nigiri and Maki, to Fashion Sandwiches and Hand Rolls – all using the finest fresh ingredients. Sushi is perfect for getting the creative (and salivary!) juices flowing and we will not only …

It is Saturday, 17 January, and the Cape Town minstrels are in full swing. The annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade (although its 17 days into the Nuwe Jaar) is taking place in the city centre. Reports said 40 000 minstrels were expected to participate. – Report and pictures: HERMAN R GIBBS

There is a new star attraction on Signal Hill, Cape Town’s favourite sundowner spot. It is the 24-metre high sun-shaped sculpture, named the SunStar, Beacon of Hope. Since it was unveiled in late November it was clearly visible at night on Signall Hill. The information board just across from the SunStar informs that the materials used were from the discarded Robben …

The Laureus World Sports Awards, the premier honours event in the international sporting calendar, is to be held at the world-famous Grand Theatre, Shanghai, on the evening of Wednesday, April 15. Dr Edwin Moses, Chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy, a group of the greatest living legends of sport, said: “Having seen the Grand Theatre I think we can …

On your marks, get set, snap! This is your big chance to win a kitchen makeover worth R150 000 with Pick n Pay’s new InstaCook Competition. If you love sharing pics of your culinary creations, don’t miss Pick n Pay’s fabulous InstaCook competition. Entrants will be required to create a dish using a recipe from the Pick n Pay website …