There’s always a little leftover lamb or pickled fish after the Easter weekend (not to mention a few chocolate Easter eggs lying around). Instead of reheating them for lunch at work or after school, make the most of those delicious lamb, potato, rice, fish and chocolate dishes you spent hours making with these leftover meal ideas! Lamb leftovers 1. Hearty lamb curry What better way to repurpose leftover lamb than to make a delicious curry? With autumn creeping in and temperatures dipping in the evenings, cuddle up on the couch with a delicious lamb curry. Since you’ve already put…
Fresh, vibrant and effortlessly nourishing, this greens, ginger and lemon smoothie bowl is a refreshing way to start the day. Blending creamy avocado, sweet pineapple and a handful…
Don’t let Easter’s sweetest staple go stale – give those leftover buns a second (very delicious) life. There’s always that moment post-Easter: the chocolate stash is dwindling, but the hot cross buns? Still lingering on the counter. Slightly firmer, a little less exciting… but far from finished. Spiced, fruity and just sweet enough, hot cross buns are surprisingly versatile. With a little imagination, they transform from humble breakfast bite into something altogether more interesting. Here’s how to make them work a little harder – and taste even better. Read more: Why are hot cross buns and Easter insperable? Turn them into a golden, custardy bake When…
A couch quietly collects the evidence of daily life. Dust settles into the weave, body oils dull the colour, and the odd spill finds its way into the fibres…
Easter weekend is all about spending time together as a family. However, it can sometimes be challenging to develop new and creative ideas to entertain the family throughout the entire long weekend. Since it is a time when everyone comes together to enjoy and participate in fun activities and crafts, the activities need to be fun and inclusive for children so that they don’t get bored. If you’re looking for some ideas on how to celebrate Easter with your family, look no further! As reported by the Cape Argus, these are some of the activities to opt for: DIY Easter egg hunt This is…
Easter is a significant period in the Christian calendar – a time to reflect on hope, sacrifice and new life. While traditions like family meals and Easter eggs…
From wrapping whole potatoes for roasting and covering the tray for your next roast chicken to storing leftovers and even cleaning surfaces, tin foil is kind of an unsung hero in the kitchen. Since it’s such a versatile product, you’d think wiping it down and reusing it (like I do) is the best way to keep the box lasting for a couple of months. But is it really safe to reuse? We find out what the experts have to say. Is reusing tin foil safe? Yes, in most cases it’s perfectly fine to reuse. However, there are a few…
As Easter approaches, the aroma of freshly baked hot cross buns fills kitchens and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious bun and your favourite hot…
There’s a very specific kind of joy reserved for spotting hot cross buns back on the shelves. It’s warm, a little nostalgic, and smells faintly of cinnamon. Suddenly, Easter feels close enough to taste. But beyond their soft centres and glossy tops, hot cross buns carry a story that’s far richer than their spice blend. So why have these sticky, cross-marked buns become so tied to Easter? It’s a tale of seasons, symbolism and a little bit of rule-breaking. A bun with a past life Long before Easter baskets and chocolate eggs, early spring was already a time worth celebrating. In pagan traditions, people marked the…
Easter is a time for gathering, sharing and celebrating around a beautifully set table. Whether you’re planning a relaxed family lunch or a more elaborate feast, our curated…