It’s here.

Silly season, typified by its higher than usual number of social engagements, and our clement restraint regarding eating and drinking for 30 or so days, followed by the typical remorse in January

This summer, throw in a few healthy choices and pass up on the crisps and dips, for a healthier tasty crudité platter with a super good for you summery dip, enjoyed once in a while with a lighter shady or spritzer instead of ‘the usual glass of wine or beer. Perfect as a poolside snack, and comes with NO, regrets or remorse.

So good for you, Hemp seeds are said to be amongst the most nutritious in the world and Almonds are real superfood multi taskers, delivering high levels of multiple vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients. We put a vivacious, Creative spin and a tasty twist on a favourite for many; humus dip, adding the hemp & berries for a powerhouse of goodness and whole new taste dimension.

Lighten up your calorie intake and pace yourself through the long lazy summer afternoons as you slowly sip on this Shandy. Basically a beer mixed with a soft drink, such as carbonated lemonade, ginger beer or ginger ale. The proportions of the two ingredients are adjusted to taste.

By far my favorite is a Rock Shandy. Cool & refreshing, and the most swanky coral hue. Add a lightly bruised sprig of fresh basil to pop the flavor and moves it up to another level, or add a dash of sparkling water and Ice to your favorite white wine to quench your thirst and unwind.

Here are our 2 festive summer poolside favorites of ours, and watch out  for our next blog featuring some unusual cocktails and stylish canapes just in time for New year’s.