• Springbok front-row titans Ox Nche, Trevor Nyankane, and Bongi Mbonambi have turned their on-field teamwork into a thriving business.  Rugby titans Ox, Trevor and Bongi officially launched their wine venture, Bomalumz, in May 2025, seeing steady growth with an overwhelming response from fans and the rugby community. The idea for the brand started right after their rugby legacy ended in the Rugby World Cup final back in 2023. The three embraced on the field, ending their rugby career together after years of hard work and sacrifice, sharing an undeniable, deep-rooted brotherhood. As their conversations turned to life beyond their rugby…

    Did your loaf of rye or rustic artisanal sourdough baguette turn into an oversized crouton? Before you throw it out or crumble it for the birds, use our methods to bring back stale bread – saving it for your next lunchtime sarmie. Don’t get us wrong, stale bread is great to make panzanella, ribolata, and bread pudding, but it’s worth taking 15 minutes to revive it. Follow along to discover how to revive stale bread. Why does bread go stale? Bread that has gone stale is characterised by a dry, hard feeling – the opposite of a crunchy exterior…

    The dramatic mountain landscapes of the Banhoek Valley will set the stage for a bold new celebration of flavour when the inaugural Meet the Makers: Wine & Chilli Festival takes place at Banhoek Chilli Oil Company on Saturday, 21 March 2026. Bringing together some of the valley’s most respected wine producers alongside innovative chilli artisans, the festival promises a vibrant day of tastings, storytelling and discovery in one of the Cape Winelands’ most picturesque settings. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet and taste wines from 13 celebrated Banhoek Valley producers, including Rainbows End Wines, Miles Mossop Wines, Delaire Graff…

    If you think quiche is boring, it’s probably because it’s usually filled with the same predictable ingredients. This roasted fennel quiche proves it doesn’t have to be. Roasting…

    TikTok and Instagram users have jumped onto yet another protein trend, and we’re not sure what to make of it. Proteinmaxxer fans have been touting blocks of Parmesan cheese as “the greatest protein bar money can buy”. Parmesan cheese has become the new ‘It girl’ in the food and wellness world – even though it’s been around for ages. But is eating a wedge of it after a workout really the hack we didn’t know we needed? Move over protein bars, Parmesan is here A lot of social media users and fitness fanatics claim Parmesan cheese to be “pure…

    Slow-cooked, soul-soothing and unapologetically hearty – this beef shin ragu is the kind of dish that turns an ordinary evening into something a little bit special. Beef shin…

    March is when Constantia feels like a quiet reward. The heat eases, afternoons stretch into golden light, and the vineyards hold that late-summer energy with the first hint of autumn in the air. It’s a perfect time to visit Steenberg Farm – whether you’re coming for a long lunch, an evening of sharing plates, or simply to spend a few unhurried hours on the estate.  At the centre of Steenberg’s dining story are two restaurants with distinct moods – Tryn and Bistro Sixteen82, both led by Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin, who has shaped Steenberg’s kitchens for more than a decade.…