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Samsung Blue Tag Sale Meets Valentine’s Day – A Perfect Match

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:02:37 +0000

Bring together the magic of love and the thrill of incredible savings this Valentine’s Day with the Samsung Blue Tag Sale^[1]. Running from 19 January to 23 February 2026, this limited-time promotion offers the perfect opportunity to spoil loved ones, or treat yourself, with award-winning Samsung innovations and unforgettable tech experiences.

Whether you’re celebrating romance, friendship or self-love, Samsung has the perfect pairings to elevate your special moments.

Celebrate Love With Samsung’s Best in Entertainment

Transform your movie nights into a cinematic experience with Samsung’s premium range of TVs and soundbars. Featuring breath-taking Neo QLED with Mini-LED technology, Samsung TVs deliver exceptional 4K and 8K picture quality, brilliant HDR performance, deep contrast, and immersive visuals. Your living room becomes a front-row seat for films, series, and shared entertainment.

Enhance the experience by pairing your TV with a Samsung Q-Symphony soundbar. Enjoy rich dynamic audio to every soundtrack, whisper and explosion, creating harmony and a truly immersive home cinema atmosphere.

Home Appliances: Smart Tips for Choosing Your Perfect Match

Refrigerators – Understanding AI Inverter^[2] Technology

Samsung’s AI Inverter technology brings energy efficiency and intelligence into the heart of your home. It improves energy savings^[3] , ensures stable cooling^[4] and adapts temperatures automatically.

Buying tips for an ideal fridge:

Choose capacity based on your household size
Consider the layout of your kitchen with various options like French door, side-by-side, or top freezer
Check energy efficiency ratings
Look for smart functionality

Pair it with SmartThings^[5] for remote monitoring, temperature control and security with Knox.

Cooking and Family Hub – Love Made Simple in the Kitchen

Samsung’s new smart cooking appliances and Family Hub refrigerators make preparing meals convenient and creative. These innovations are great for couples, families, or anyone seeking a seamless kitchen experience.

Smart buying tips include:

Select appliances that suit your cooking habits
Choose appliances that fit your household size
Consider smart-home integration for connected cooking
Look for features like guided recipes, timers, and meal-planning tools

Monitors: His & Hers Odyssey Gaming Setups

Samsung Odyssey gaming monitors offer high refresh rates^[6] , ultra-fast response times^[7] , vibrant colours and immersive curved displays, ideal for both casual and competitive play.

Gaming monitors can be a unique and thoughtful Valentine’s gift for someone who has a passion for gaming. Here’s why:

Enhanced Gaming Experience: High-quality gaming monitors offer superior graphics, faster response times, and smoother gameplay, making the gaming experience more immersive and enjoyable^[8] .
Modern and Stylish Designs: Samsung gaming monitors come in sleek, modern designs that can complement any room decor, adding a touch of style to the gaming setup.
A quality purchase: Investing in good-quality gaming monitors ensures long-term enjoyment and performance, keeping up with the latest gaming trends and technologies.

Air Conditioning: Cool Comfort for Every Heartbeat

Samsung’s AI Inverter Air Conditioners keep homes cool, comfortable and energy-efficient^[3] during the hottest months. Among other key benefits, you get an energy-efficient^[9] product, quiet^[10] , peaceful operation and smart temperature adjustments.

With cutting-edge design, meaningful innovation and unmatched connectivity, Samsung continues to elevate everyday living, making it smarter and more beautiful.

Celebrate love and unlock this Valentine’s season with the Samsung Blue Tag Sale, including the below deals;

85 inch QA85QN70F 4K Neo QLED Mini LED Vision AI TV. Now R32,999*, save R2,000.
Q-series Soundbar HW-Q930F 9.1.4 ch Subwoofer & Rear Speaker. Now R12,999*, save R4,000.
Bespoke AI 18/11 KG Washer Dryer Combo, with Heat pump technology. Now R44,999*, save R5,000.
49″ Odyssey OLED G9 240Hz Gaming Monitor. Now R28,799*, save R6,200.
25″ Odyssey G40B 240Hz Gaming Monitor. Now R4,499*, save R1,000.
AR6500T AC with WindFree 9000 BTU/h. Now R10,299*, save R2,900.
AR6500T AC with WindFree 12000 BTU/h. Now R10,999*, save R3,300.

Find out more on https://www.samsung.com/za/offer/blue-tag-sale/

^[1] Terms and Conditions apply.

^[2] To utilise the AI function of the AI inverter compressor, the AI Energy mode needs to be activated on the SmartThings App, which also requires a Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account.

^[3] Based on internal testing. Results may vary depending on the usage conditions and patterns.

^[4] Based on internal testing.

^[5] SmartThings is available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required

^[6] Refresh rate and response time may vary based on the performance of the input source.

^[7] The odyssey G5 has a response time of 1ms MPRT and a refresh rate of 200HZ.

^[8] Results may vary depending on the usage conditions and patterns.

^[9] Tested on the AR07T9170HA3 model, based on the power consumption of Fast Cooling mode vs. WindFree Cooling mode.

^[10] Tested on the AR12TXCAAWKNEU model. WindFree mode generates only 23dB of noise, compared to 26dB with the conventional Samsung model.

*Recommended Resale Price. Prices may vary per participating retailer.

**Terms and Conditions apply.

Entertaining is often as frantic as it is fun, and finding ways to simplify the whole affair can go a long way to preserving your good spirits.

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:22:04 +0000

Flourless Chocolate Cake: What You Need

Chocolate is never a bad choice, and a flourless chocolate cake is nearly ideal for all gatherings. It’s rich, decadent, and as a bonus it’s gluten-free. All you’ll need for a 10-inch round cake is half pound each of butter and chocolate, a half-dozen eggs and a pinch of salt. If your chocolate is especially dark, intense and bittersweet, you might also need a bit of sugar or other sweetener.

Melting the Chocolat

Preparation couldn’t be simpler. Chop or break the chocolate into a microwaveable bowl, cut the butter into chunks and add. Place the bowl in your microwave. Heat the chocolate gently, remember you need to stir. At the end of the cycle, let the chocolate sit for a minute to finish melting.

Final Assembly

Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Whisk yolks and sweetener into your chocolate mixture, then beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them in. That’s it; you’re done. Pour the batter into a round or springform tin lined with parchment paper, and bake until it sets. Let the cake cool and firm up for a few minutes, then remove it from the pan and set it on a wire rack. Serve with a sauce or glaze, or simply dust it with confectioner’s sugar.

Upcycle The Rolls: Go for Bread Pudding

One common result of successive gatherings is leftover breads, ranging from dinner rolls and morning croissants to rich holiday breads. Turning them into an elegant, upscale bread pudding is a yummy solution. Forget the sodden stodge your granny served, modern bread pudding is a sophisticated treat for adults.

Dry the Bread

Start by cutting your leftover breads into crouton-sized cubes. Remove the crusts if they’re tough and chewy, otherwise you can leave them on. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and dry them for an hour or two in a low oven. If you have a dual oven, you can do this in half of your oven, while using the other compartment for baking or roasting.

Give It a Nice Soak

Layer the dried croutons into a large baking dish and soak them in custard, using one to three eggs for every cup of milk or cream. Let your imagination run wild with add-ins: Pecans or almonds, white or dark chocolate, and fresh, dried or candied fruit are all good choices. For an extra-rich dessert, heat the custard mixture and melt white or dark chocolate into it.

Lush and Rich

Cover the baking dish, and use your refrigerator’s Power Cool feature to quickly reduce it to a food-safe temperature. Let it soak overnight, or at least for an hour or two, for the flavors to meld and the bread to soak up the custard. Drizzle it with rum, brandy or Bourbon at the last minute, if you wish, then bake it until the custard has nearly set. Serve chilled or warmed, with a suitable sauce.

Rustic Desserts: Free-Form Fruit Galette

Sometimes the simplest and most rustic desserts look the most elegant. That’s certainly the case with galettes, open-faced fruit tarts shaped free-form and baked on a sheet pan. It looks best with fresh-made pastry, rough edges and all, but if you’re crust-challenged don’t be shy. Use a store-bought piecrust, and tear its edges artfully to create the right appearance. After all, this is about keeping things simple.

Dried Fruit Fun

For a super-seasonal filling, gather up all the raisins, almonds, figs, dried cranberries, candied citrus peel and other dried fruit and nuts you’d purchased for holiday baking. Soak the fruit in warm water or juice heavily spiked with rum, Bourbon or any aromatic liquor. Once they’re plumped, drain them well and toss them with fresh orange zest, warm spices and halved or sliced nuts.

Fresh & Fruity

Alternatively, peel and slice your favourite fresh fruits. Apples, pears and cranberries are entirely appropriate for the holidays, but feel free to use whatever you like as long as it’s ripe and sweet. Toss the fruit with sugar, spices, and a thickener, such as cake crumbs or cornstarch to soak up any excess juice. For berries, peaches or other really juicy options, line your crust with slices of pound cake.

Crust Time

Centre your crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and mound the fresh or dried fruit into a flat dome in the middle. Fold the edges of the dough inward, encasing the filling carefully but leaving at least half of the tart’s surface open. Brush the pastry with egg wash, and sprinkle it with coarse sugar, for an especially elegant appearance. Bake at 375-degrees Fahrenheit until the crust is golden and the fruit tender.