• Onions are an indispensable kitchen staple, and their diverse flavours and uses are used to elevate any dish. If you’ve ever been to the grocery store and saw white, yellow, and red onions and maybe you’re not sure which ones to buy for which purpose? Or perhaps you’re following a recipe that calls for a yellow onion and you only have white onions but you’re not sure how it will affect the dish – we’re here to help! Yellow vs White vs Red Onions: What is the difference? Yellow Onions With their golden-brown papery skin and robust white flesh. Known…

    Cake Canteen is a slice of sweet paradise that was brought to life by Jandri van Zyl, founder of The Velvet Cake Co. Jandri took hands with Nikki Symons from Sweet LionHeart, a supplier to Cake Canteen, to create what many would dub the best cake in the Cape. The bakery offers a unique style showcasing sweet treats from various businesses such as Grumpy & Runt, Sweet Lionheart, Hoghouse Brewing Company, and the Velvet Cake Co. The collaboration brings attention to talented bakers and breweries in Cape Town.  Entrepreneur Jandri van Zyl gives insight into her latest project, The Cake…

    Take advantage of a little me-time and treat yourself to the greatest birthday freebies South Africa has to offer! Whether you’re taking the cableway up Table Mountain or watching silver-screen magic under the stars, enjoy a budget-friendly week of sights and thrills to celebrate your birthday. Free things to do on your birthday across South Africa: 1. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Whether you’re a local or a visitor, ascending the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is always a delightful experience. While it may not be budget-friendly for locals at R420 per adult for a morning departure, there’s a silver lining –…

    Following recent recalls of several peanut butter products due to concerns regarding aflatoxin levels, all manufacturers in the industry are being called upon to conduct tests and submit their results to the National Consumer Commission within a 14-day period. The scope of the consumer commission’s notice includes all peanut butter, peanut butter-based products, and items containing peanuts, such as cookies, sweets, ice cream, chocolates,  ice cream, and spreads. ALSO SEE: Peanut butter panic? Make your own! Expressing concern over the frequency of recalls, Acting Consumer Commissioner Thezi Mabuza emphasised the need for immediate action. “To address this issue comprehensively, the commission…