We recently caught up with well-known local chef James Diack, who is the owner of The Brightside Group of restaurants, to find out what to expect from out dining experiences in the new year – what’s new, and what’s old news! James shared with us that source and cost will be the two largest driving forces for purchasing in 2019. This will shape what you see on your plate and also what you pay too. Chef James is all about sustainable food and farming and was recently awarded the SASSI Trailblazer Award for 2018. So, how we can be smarter about our food – knowing where it comes from and how it was farmed, and smarter with our money? Trend 1: Katsu Pork Katsu, which means “cutlet” in Japanese, refers to various cuts (often the cheaper cuts) of meat that’s been pounded to be really thin before cooking. The meat,…
As the saying goes, behind every woman is a fabulous pair of shoes and we couldn’t agree more… because shoes can make or break your look, no matter the occasion. If there is any part of your matric dance wardrobe you’re most likely to actually wear again and again, it’s the shoes, right? We chatted to celebrity stylist, Aseema Kazi, who gave us a few tips on selecting the perfect pair of matric dance shoes: “There are a number of factors that can influence the style of matric dance shoes you go for. Often you’ll want them to be in line with your outfit as well as make a style statement all on their own,” explains Aseema, adding, “One of the main things to consider is comfort – you’re likely to spend a large portion of the party on your feet, so ensuring your shoes are comfortable and easy to walk…