Coffee is beloved around the world for both its delicious taste and amazing benefits. Not only does it wake you up for the day ahead, it also brings warmth and rejuvenates your soul. For many people, coffee time is that sacred time to ourselves to relax and reflect. Others enjoy sharing this moment with their friends or coworkers. If you are looking to make this time in your day even better, then here are some ideal activities that are better enjoyed with a quality cup of coffee. 

Although bartenders are not supposed to serve liquor to obviously intoxicated people, it happens every day. Most bartenders work off of tips and they do not want to anger regular customers who may threaten to take their business elsewhere if they are not served. Some of those bibulous customers are likely to get into accidents or bar fights.

For 2020, the annual Bastille festival is going virtual and while we will miss the crowds dressed in the colours of the drapeau français, we are excited about the opportunity to share our favourite French-inspired wines and dishes with the wider online audience.

To say that this year has gone a little differently than we might have expected is an understatement.

Legend has it that Viognier is an ancient grape originating in Dalamatia (present-day Croatia) and was brought to the Rhone Valley during the Roman occupation. One legend states that the Roman emperor Probus brought the vine to the region in 281 AD; another has the grape packaged with Syrah on a cargo ship navigating the Rhône river, en route to Beaujolais when it was captured, near the site of present-day Condrieu, by a local group of outlaws.

Not to be confused by Merlot with Margherita – which involves pizza! This Merlot “Margarita” is for tequila and wine lovers.

It’s getting cold out there. I just got back from enjoying the mild May weather in Durban, and the Jozi cold is going straight through all my layers of clothing. I want to channel those mellow vibes with glass of Merlot and a fresh homemade pizza with this delicious recipe shared by the folks at Leopards Leap as we’re joining them in celebrating #MerlotforMay.

‘Tis the season to fill your cup with the season’s classic boozy dairy drink. It’s eggnog season, everybody.

Unofficially, everyone knows that different kinds of booze will give them a different kind of night. But now, data from one of the largest surveys on drug and alcohol use finally prove it: hard liquor gives most people that extra ~swag~.

Avocado Buffalo Chicken Wraps are a spicy buffalo chicken salad packed with lots of vegetables and made with avocado and Greek yogurt instead of mayo.