{"id":38438,"date":"2025-05-27T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=38438"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:46:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:46:17","slug":"eat-drink-be-merry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2025\/05\/27\/eat-drink-be-merry\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat, drink &amp; be merry"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>On a sunny winter afternoon, not much beats a glass of wine, a coffee date, making merry with a gathering with friends.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-38443 \" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle-214x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"173\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle-214x400.jpg 214w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle-548x1024.jpg 548w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle-768x1434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle-823x1536.jpg 823w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle-1097x2048.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle-225x420.jpg 225w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle-696x1299.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle-1068x1994.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Goat-bottle.jpg 1158w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chenin Blanc. Distinctive &#8230; and said to be the bona fide OG (Original Grape) of the South African wine industry. A newcomer on the shelves is this <strong>G.O.A.T &#8211; Greatest Of All Time Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023<\/strong>. With white pear, quince and ripe tropical flavours on the nose, and a rich palate with fresh acidity and hints of lemon and citrus, it\u2019s lovely served as an aperitif, or paired with seafood paella, creamy pasta or a pizza. You\u2019ll find it in selected liquor outlets and online at <a href=\"https:\/\/perdeberg.co.za\/\">perdeberg.co.za<\/a> for R130.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-38445\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/napkins-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/napkins-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/napkins-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/napkins-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/napkins-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/napkins-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/napkins-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/napkins-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/napkins.jpg 1495w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tavola\u2019s range of biodegradable napkins and table runners as well as placemats made from recycled materials are faves &#8230; so many designs to choose from &#8230; like this gold Suzanie. R145 for 25 from <a href=\"https:\/\/tavola.co.za\/\">tavola.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-38444\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Knifeset-124x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Knifeset-124x400.jpg 124w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Knifeset.jpg 490w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 124px) 100vw, 124px\" \/>Posh up your table setting with this six-piece <strong>Laguiole<\/strong> steak knife block set in ivory. R899 from Woolworths.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-38446\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/plates-bowls-and-mugs-400x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/plates-bowls-and-mugs-400x188.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/plates-bowls-and-mugs-1024x482.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/plates-bowls-and-mugs-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/plates-bowls-and-mugs-1536x724.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/plates-bowls-and-mugs-891x420.jpg 891w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/plates-bowls-and-mugs-696x328.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/plates-bowls-and-mugs-1068x503.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/plates-bowls-and-mugs.jpg 1751w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019d plan a picnic simply so we could buy a set of these stainless steel, enamel coated <strong>Villa<\/strong> plates, bowls and mugs. Vanilla with gold rim, hard wearing, glossy &#8230; love! From R129 each from Woolworths.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-38441\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/coolerbox-268x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/coolerbox-268x400.jpg 268w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/coolerbox-687x1024.jpg 687w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/coolerbox-768x1145.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/coolerbox-1030x1536.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/coolerbox-282x420.jpg 282w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/coolerbox-696x1038.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/coolerbox-1068x1593.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/coolerbox.jpg 1335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/>Coffee parties &#8230;<\/strong><strong>the next big trend<\/strong><br \/>\nIt doesn\u2019t matter if we\u2019re out on a hike, throwing a picnic in the garden or at a concert-in-the-park. Coffee is essential. And we\u2019re becoming more discerning about the quality and taste of our coffee. Add to this the increasing number of people opting for sober-curious lifestyles and it\u2019s no wonder social gatherings centred around coffee are becoming so popular. So instead of a cocktail party, invite a group of friends for coffee and a chat. You could add to the fun by having a coffee tasting, with guests sampling different coffee varieties and perhaps finding a new favourite, or throw a coffee and dessert pairing party &#8230; serve a selection of sweet treats &#8211; chocolates, pastries and cakes.<br \/>\nAnother growing trend is ready-to-drink beverages &#8230; so the <strong>Douwe Egberts<\/strong> introduction of their <strong>Cappuccino Break<\/strong> and <strong>Ice Mocha Latte Break<\/strong> is jolly well timed. It\u2019s a cool, energising drink without the need for brewing, so fabulous for a grab-and-go caffeine fix when you\u2019re running around town, and an essential addition to the coolerbox when you\u2019re on a road trip. You\u2019ll find them at stores including Checkers, Pick n Pay, Makro and on Takealot.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>WIN:<br \/>\nWe\u2019ve a case to give away &#8230;. for a chance to win, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/\">@getitnationalmagazines<\/a> on Instagram or Facebook, find our G.O.A.T post and follow the prompts.<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On a sunny winter afternoon, not much beats a glass of wine, a coffee date, making merry with a gathering with friends. &nbsp; Chenin Blanc. Distinctive &#8230; and said to be the bona fide OG (Original Grape) of the South African wine industry. A newcomer on the shelves is this G.O.A.T &#8211; Greatest Of All [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":38580,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,475,19,45],"tags":[7957,3988,6751,12021,6950,346,12017,12075,12020,12019,8987,7076,7191,12018,9770,177],"class_list":{"0":"post-38438","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-competitions","8":"category-food","9":"category-lifestyle-travel","10":"category-shopping-lifestyle","11":"tag-bowls","12":"tag-cappuccino","13":"tag-chenin-blanc","14":"tag-coolerbox","15":"tag-douwe-egberts","16":"tag-food","17":"tag-g-o-a-t","18":"tag-greatest-of-all-time-old-vine-chenin-blanc","19":"tag-ice-mocha-latte","20":"tag-mugs","21":"tag-napkins","22":"tag-picnic","23":"tag-plates","24":"tag-steak-knife","25":"tag-table-runners","26":"tag-wine"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Eat, drink &amp; be merry - Get It Ballito &amp; Umhlanga<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2025\/05\/27\/eat-drink-be-merry\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Eat, drink &amp; be merry - Get It Ballito &amp; Umhlanga\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"On a sunny winter afternoon, not much beats a glass of wine, a coffee date, making merry with a gathering with friends. &nbsp; Chenin Blanc. 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