• It’s no secret that TikTok has influenced our foodie choices over the past year or so. We’ve used milk frothers to whip our butter, we’ve hunted down the nearest mochi, placed our online orders for crystal candy, and tried a slew of new recipes we wouldn’t ever have come across if it weren’t for our beloved FYP’s (For You Pages). In celebration of all the fabulous foodie trends we’ve tacked onto, we’re jumping down the wormhole to give you an overview of some of the standout foodie trends that have washed up on our FYP’s so far. Let’s dive. Whipped…

    How to pickle onions Quickly and easily make your own pickled onions at home! They’re a must-have ingredient to keep in the fridge to add gourmet flavours to sandwiches, salads, and wraps. PREP TIME: 8 min | COOK TIME: 5 min INGREDIENTS 1.5 cups sliced red onion 1 clove garlic 3 tbsp white sugar 1.5 tbsp salt ½ tsp peppercorns 1 cup white vinegar METHOD Thinly slice the red onion into slices. Peel the garlic. Place the onion and garlic in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the sugar, salt, and peppercorns to a small sauce pot.…

    Shoprite, South Africa’s largest retailer, is giving local, emerging businesses a much-needed opportunity to break into the retail market through its introduction of Homegrown. Homegrown is the name of Shoprite’s new exclusive private-label product range that is 100% produced and sourced from local small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). This follows the 2022 launch of its business division, Shoprite Next Capital, dedicated to empowering and growing local, commercially viable SMMEs. The new product range is believed to create a significant platform for these organisations to gain access to new customer markets, increase turnover, and provide additional jobs for local communities. The…

    You’ve just finished your Sunday lunch and are thinking about how you’ve outdone yourself yet again by serving up such a delicious meal. But now your sweet tooth is nagging to be satisfied, and you’re asking yourself why you didn’t just buy that dessert you had your eye on. Luckily for you, Cape Town has some of the best dessert spots. Whether it’s a sugar fix, cookie craving or chocolate coma you’re after, your options are endless. Here are five of the best dessert spots in Cape Town for you to try: 1. Mochi Mochi by Torii: Picture: Mochi…

    A vine-scented breeze. A lingering spa treatment. A plated adventure. A beautiful bubbly. A languorous lie-in. It’s all yours, and more, wrapped up in a long weekend itinerary that Lanzerac has curated to re-energise your soul in 2023. More long weekends await in 2023 than ever before! The calendar has bestowed plentiful opportunities to relish in a few extra holiday escapes throughout the year. Lanzerac is seizing the opportunity to offer work-weary South Africans the chance to take full advantage of these mini breaks. Long Weekends the Lanzerac Way is designed to offer you the ultimate, luxury long weekend at…