Comprehensive yet engaging, and welcoming of newcomers to the vine, the 2026 Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide released today is the perfect independent companion for anyone who lifts a glass of South African wine. The new edition celebrates a remarkable 46 years of the guide showcasing South Africa’s winegrowers and grape-spirit distillers, through winery profiles, wine descriptions and ratings, wine-country maps and much more. All the best-selling features of the collectible editions are present and fully updated for the 2026 guide, in which well over 900 producers, merchants and brands are featured, including more than 30 new ones, and…
Superfoods don’t need to be exotic or hard to find – sometimes the most powerful ingredients are the ones already sitting in your pantry. Pumpkin and chia seeds…
Lemons are one of those pantry staples we reach for constantly – brightening sauces, lifting bakes, and adding a fresh kick to drinks. If you’ve stocked up or have a bowl that’s fuller than usual, freezing them is an easy way to make sure nothing goes to waste. With the right steps, you can keep that vibrant citrus flavour on hand for months. Try this: No-bake lemon meringue pie Freezing whole lemons Whole lemons freeze beautifully and are handy to have ready for cooking or baking. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Arrange on a tray and freeze until firm. Move to…
Sun, breeze and warm nights can supercharge growth, colour and flowering. They can also scorch leaves, invite pests and stress roots if you rush the process. Use this…
While ‘colour drenching’ was all the rage this year, its sister, a different painting technique, is set to take centre stage in 2026 – colour capping. What sets this technique apart from colour drenching is its use of varying shades and tones in the same colour family. Easy on paper, and an awesome DIY project to add to your 2026 list, interior designers have explained that it helps to create visual interest without overwhelming a space. When done right, it can make spaces feel taller and more aligned. While it’s not technically a tricky technique to master, we’ve put together…
Ready to whip up a dessert that feels fancy but barely needs any effort? This Super-easy lemon cheesecake skips the fuss and delivers pure creamy, zesty indulgence —…
Motherdough – the artisanal bakery rooted in natural fermentation and driven by old-world Italian methods – Lance Littlefield and Willem van Schalkwyk reveal their newest panetteria. Located on Arkelshoek Farm in the Jonkershoek valley, they are bringing their cult-followed sourdough bakes and legendary grilled cheese toasties to a fresh corner of the Cape Winelands. Read more: The potential health benefits of sourdough bread “We see Jonkershoek as our agriturismo moment,” says Lance Littlefield, founder of Motherdough. “It’s where our bread philosophy meets mountain air and the simplicity of slowing down.” More than a bakery, Motherdough is a philosophy – a belief…
A South African classic with a modern twist – this granadilla fridge tart with white chocolate ganache is super-delish! Bright, creamy and irresistibly smooth, this granadilla fridge tart…
Instead of limiting the cherry moment to the fruit bowl, Cherry Time™ explored ways to weave the harvest into meaningful touchpoints: the gift you choose, the dessert you bring, the jewellery you wear, the candle you light at home, or the ice cream you share on a warm afternoon. Each collaboration was designed to extend the season’s sense of joy, craft, and abundance into small moments that feel intimate and memorable, all rooted in the brand’s Take a Moment philosophy. This year’s partners included Nina Skep, Me & B, Ta Daa Ice Cream, Sweet Lionheart, Jack Rabbit Chocolates, Meraki Jewellery,…
Your fridge may feel like the one place where everything can live happily side-by-side, but certain foods don’t get along at all. Some release gases that speed…