• Sometimes we don’t feel like cooking. There’s no shame in that! After a long day, it can be difficult to even look in the fridge to see what ingredients are waiting for you. A half finished lettuce? Those veggies at the back that look suspiciously past their sell by date? If you’re in Durban, have no fear as we have two deals for you that will save the day when you’re in a pinch. Homestyle pasta delivered to your door For R99 (a saving of 53%) until the 31st of May 2023, you can get two pasta dishes delivered to…

    In the spirit of togetherness that often accompanies the blessed month of Ramadan, the Bo-Kaap community has cordially invited all to gather in the heart of the old Cape Malay Quarter for a mass street iftaar this Friday. The iconic Wale and Rose Streets will transform into giant boeka tables on 31 March where hundreds of families, friends and strangers will gather to break their fast together – and everyone’s invited, no fasting required. Bring along a plate or two of goodies to share and be embraced by the warming sense of cultural unity that seems to radiate from these…

    Coffeebeans Routes is a Cape Town-based cultural tourism company that offers unique and immersive cultural experiences to visitors. The group is committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices and responsible travel in our city. Coffeebeans Routes work closely with local communities to ensure that their tours and activities have a positive impact on the environment and the people they visit. They also partner with a range of local organisations and initiatives that promote social and environmental sustainability in Cape Town. The company was founded in 2005 by a group of passionate creatives who wanted to showcase the rich diversity of South African…

    As they say, “you are what you eat…” We all know that what we eat plays a huge role in our health, both mentally and physically. You really start to notice this once you put effort into your diet choices and start reaping the effects thereof. We’re all facing a steep cost of living at the moment, which also means the cost of food, especially healthy food, is expensive. However, in the end, you may end up paying more for the unhealthy food you put into your body and the effect it has on you… Unsplash Fast food, as tasty…

    We visited Gamidah Jacobs of Lekka Kombuis in the Bo-Kaap to make a delicious homemade curry. Gamidah shared all of her top tips and tricks with us to make a family favourite recipe. https://youtu.be/SjdXo2VPwnw For Gamidah Jacob’s simple and easy chicken curry recipe, you’ll need: Chopped onion Chopped fresh tomato Ground fennel Ground cumin Chilli powder Turmeric Masala e.g. garam, tikka Coriander seeds Chicken Potatoes Salt to taste Fresh coriander, chopped Chop the onions and dry braise them in the pot. Add the chopped fresh tomato. Add the mix of spice: fennel, cumin, chilli powder, turmeric, masala, and coriander. Add…