Cloves don’t just add a warm, aromatic touch to dishes like biryani, curries, soups, and tea—they also pack a punch when it comes to nutrition, offering a mix of essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre. When I was younger, cloves were the warm, spicy scent that floated through my grandmother’s kitchen when she made chutney or baked fruit. I never gave much thought to what those little brown buds actually did, beyond making things smell amazing. But lately, I’ve started to pay more attention to the spices in my pantry, and cloves are the real dark horse. Small but mighty,…
Give your breakfast the green carpet treatment with the creamy, buttery goodness of avocado. Ditch the usual toast and layer up a toasted bagel with tuna, avo and…
Hosting a dinner party can get tricky, what with all the menu planning, dietary preferences, and seasonal availability to keep track of. To make this a little easier, we’ve created 5 foolproof dinner menus for each season, including a starter, main, side, dessert, and a drink pairing. All you’ll need to come up with is a snazzy table setting and a playlist that sets the mood. Leave the Come Dine With Me-esque kitchen chaos for the TV and enjoy your next dinner party, stress-free! Menu 1: A lazy Summer braai This menu hits the spot with South African favourites that…
We’ve all been there. You’d rather pop a jar of tomato sauce for your next pasta dish in your basket, or a (very questionably priced) jar of pickles…
The latest Eat Out Restaurant Experience Survey, powered by YOCO, has dished the state of South Africa’s dining scene. Ranging from mobile eateries to full-service restaurants, with insights from 1,484 diners and 271 food establishment owners across the country, this year’s survey reveals a vibrant, fast-evolving industry, one foot in tradition and the other sprinting toward innovation. One message stands out clearly from the survey: great food reigns supreme, but it’s not enough on its own. Diners seek a complete experience, including warm service, inviting spaces, and value for money. On the other hand, restaurateurs face the challenge of navigating…
Join three distinct members of the World Culinary Council of Relais & Châteaux for a series of distinct collaborative culinary experiences across FYN and Sushiya, in Cape Town.…
Winter pruning is a crucial practice for maintaining the health and vitality of your trees and shrubs. By taking advantage of the dormant season, you can reduce the risk of disease, encourage healthy growth, and enhance flower and fruit production. With the right tools and techniques, winter pruning can transform your garden, ensuring that your plants thrive year after year. As you prepare for the colder months, remember that a little effort in winter can yield bountiful rewards in the spring and beyond. GARDENA’s range of cordless battery-powered tools, from the Power for All Alliance range, makes gardening tasks effortless,…
Sanctuary Mandela invites global travellers, food enthusiasts, and cultural connoisseurs to experience “Dine Like Madiba,” an intimate culinary journey that celebrates the life, legacy, and favourite dishes of…
Collagen has become a bit of a buzzword lately—and for good reason. It’s often linked to youthful skin, strong nails, and healthy joints. With all the powders, pills, and potions lining the shelves, it’s easy to forget that some of the best sources of collagen are already sitting in your kitchen. Why collagen, and why now? Let’s be honest—aging is natural, but who doesn’t want to feel and look their best while doing it? As we get older, our bodies make less collagen, which can show up as wrinkles, joint stiffness, and a little less bounce in our step. The…
Who knew apples could be this pretty? We had so much fun turning Du Toit’s juiciest new-season Kissabel® apples into these gorgeous apple roses. They’re easier to make…