• After a six-month wait, Food Truck Valley is finally back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. The beloved food truck market has found a new home at the Bellville Velodrome, promising an upgraded experience without compromising on the quality and standards that fans have come to love. “We promised Bigger and Better… It took us 6 months to get going again, but we didn’t want to compromise on a venue. It had to be the best to maintain our standards and quality for you,” the Food Truck Valley team shared in a recent announcement. And the wait was worth…

    Both literally and figuratively, gardeners often have their hands at the end of the gardening season when it is the best time to cut back woody plants. Pruning rejuvenates hedges, trees, and shrubs, allowing them to spring back with strong growth, plentiful flowers, and dense foliage. However, the open wounds left on branches can be an entry point for rot and fungal diseases. As such, it’s important to ensure a clean cut by using the right pruning tool. Hedges, trees, and shrubs are more than just attractive garden design elements – they also provide a habitat for animals, particularly birds.…

    There’s a new reason to fall in love with the Atlantic Seaboard. Introducing Amare, the hottest new restaurant in Bantry Bay. Meaning ‘to love’ in Latin, Amare is a culinary love story brought to life – a celebration of Mediterranean roots infused with fresh flavours, coastal charm, and an air of sophistication that makes it the new dining destination in Cape Town. Amare offers more than just a meal – it creates an experience. Drawing inspiration from the rugged coastlines of Andalucia to the sunlit vineyards of Tuscany, each dish celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the Mediterranean. Complemented by…

    Chocolate banana, avocado smoothie is a healthy nutritional dietary friendly snack. Banana and avocado are a creamy combination which makes the treat taste delicious and thick. It is a perfect treat to pop into popsicle moulds and freeze which makes it a cooling yummy snack to give to children on warm spring and summer days. Ingredients: Almond milk Bananas, peeled or frozen, 300g Avocados, peeled or froze, 300g Baby spinach, 5-10 leaves Raw cacao powder Chia seeds Creamy peanut butter or almond butter Ground cinnamon Vanilla extract Honey for sweetening, 2 spoons Ice blocks Equipment: Blender Popsicle mould Instructions:  Prepare…

    A familiar face, Big Zuu is known for his work as a rapper and presenter in the British entertainment industry – but did you Big Zuu has another passion? He loves travelling and cooking – so much so that his new show on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174) has been the buzz this February. Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes in 12 Hours  airs on Tuesdays,at 20:00 and is Co-produced by Twofour and Zuu’s new TV production label Big Productions, this new six-part series sees Big Zuu and an array of celebrity guests, including South Africa’s own Oti Mabusi, tour Europe to experience…