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Fruit from the Marula tree, also known as the “elephant tree” and the “fertility tree”  is said to have aphrodisiac properties, and is a favourite among the gentlest giant of the African big five, as elephants have a special weakness for the ripe fruit.  Harvest can be challenging, as fruit is only harvested after it has fallen from the trees to the ground, and the elephants and other local wild life have eaten their share.   To taste the marula fruit it is hard to imagine the end result of Amarula Cream is silky vanilla, berry and spice flavors, as the marula fruit in its pure form is quite tart.  With an acidity level 4-6 times that of an orange the ripe marula aroma is almost like ripe pears and passion fruit, with flavors that are quite similar and very tangy.  Unlike most wines and spirits, Amarula is created in two distinctly different places.  Harvest and processing occurs in Limpopo where the fruit is gathered, washed then pressed and processed removing the inner stone of seeds and leaving the pulp, which is then transported to Stellenbosch where the fermentation and distillation occurs.  Once processing starts the fruit is on a time crunch, as no stabilisers are used on the fruit; it is transported in this pure fruit pulp form which has been cooled and sent in temperature controlled trucks going back and forth from Limpopo to Stellenbosch, about a days drive away.   The end result creates balanced, sweet and silky flavours which are best tasted straight up or with a bit of ice, filled with chocolate, nuts and spice flavours.  Unlike many cream liqueurs this starts with a wine base, making the overall flavour and finish subtle and elegant without a whisky bite on the end.  Add in an amazing story of the fruit and the tie with the land, and it is the perfect pre or post-dinner spirit.

Delicious assortment of milk, dark and white chocolate bonbons of excellent quality. 100% natural flavours.  

The Ouma legend lives on. The story of Ouma rusks started in 1939 in the small North-Eastern Cape town of Molteno. The great depression spurred Ouma Greyvensteyn and her friends to find ways of helping their community. Ouma Greyvensteyn started by baking a batch of rusks using her trusted family recipe. After selling these delicious treats to farming families in the community, orders soon started pouring in and a much loved, iconic South African brand was born. Today, Ouma Greyvensteyn is still South Africa’s most famous rusk baker. The Ouma bakery runs around the clock to ensure that South Africans will always be able to “Dip ‘n Ouma”.

Beacon Allsorts Tutti Frutti Flavoured Liquorice - something new for all liquorice fans out there.  The only food you are allowed to play with.

Beacon Allsorts Liquorice is known as the “original play-food” and makes a delicious and fun snack. Beacon started all the way back in 1931, when Mr Zulman bought the Durban Confectionery and Spice Works for only £500. Being a Lithuanian immigrant who’d been living and working in South African for eight years, he had learnt English.  Because Mr Zulman had experience in tea rooms and confectionery, he dedicated himself to his own company. Through hard work and great service, he managed to grow his business. After many years of partnerships, dedication and creativity, Beacon is the leading confectionery brand in South Africa with an impressive range, including Beacon Allsorts Liquorice.

All special occasions call for the bubbles of champagne, the glitter of diamonds and the sparkle of Sparkles. What started as a mere twinkle in the eye in 1977, has transformed into a cosmos of flavours for every occasion.

All special occasions call for the bubbles of champagne, the glitter of diamonds and the sparkle of Sparkles. What started as a mere twinkle in the eye in 1977, has transformed into a cosmos of flavours for every occasion.

All special occasions call for the bubbles of champagne, the glitter of diamonds and the sparkle of Sparkles. What started as a mere twinkle in the eye in 1977, has transformed into a cosmos of flavours for every occasion.

By purchasing this product, you declare that you over the age of 18. The brandy its self is as good as one would expect from a 3 year.  Neat, it has a good caramel lead and a strong, crisp bite in the follow through.  The alcohol content of 43% by volume is normal and it comes in the usual 750ml bottle or a 250ml nippie.  All very normal. But let’s be honest when you mix your brandy with coke and it’s a long night next to a bright fire most brandies taste the same after the first double or triple mix. However, make no mistake, this is a very special brandy because it is drunk by very special people.  People who want to be known as a ‘rowwe bliksem’, people who stamp their bottle caps flat once it has been unscrewed and people who love the sound of rain on an old corrugated iron roof. These are my kind of people, these are South Africans who skrik for niks and who would rather rest deep in thought staring into a fire than watch tiktok. I took a bottle Buffelsfontein Bradewyn to a braai recently. The ladies were making the salad and men the fire but they all came together to sample my inspiringly named brandy. Bederf jouself, jou rowwe bliksem and order now!

For the brave without the compromise of taste! Calisto’s Sauces bring the authentic Portuguese taste to any home!It enhances any meal and brings flavour and life to any dish! Calisto’s Peri Peri Sauces are made from the finest quality ingredients sourced from all over South Africa and made with Jorge Calisto’s personal touch!

Our Biltong has an amazing flavour and aroma, made with a traditional blend of salt, pepper and coriander. All our products are rich in protein. Try some you certainly won’t regret it. Biltong is perfect for kiddies lunches or after sport munching!  Storage Instructions:Always store in a cool, dry place - Warmth and humidity, especially together are not ideal conditions for short, medium, or long-term storage of biltong.  We don't recommend opening the package until you are ready to consume the contents. The Biltong is sealed and protected from the outside environment while sealed in its packaging to ensure the longevity and quality of the product.Once the package is opened, consume within 3-4 days. 

By purchasing this product, you declare that you over the age of 18. This sparkling wine will turn any ordinary occasion into a special occasion with its playful explosion of bubbles and sweet strawberry, peach and pink marshmallow flavours. Pop the cork on this cheeky, pink sparkling wine to release a mouth-filling mix of strawberries and tropical fruit that bubbles with beautifully-balanced freshness and fun.