• The end of the year is fast approaching, and for community-driven entertainment destination, TikTok, the moment calls for a rewind – a retrospective look at the hottest moments and trends on the platform with #YearOnTikTok. TikTok Chief Operating Officer, Vanessa Pappas said: “We’re honoured to celebrate our global community who shaped this year’s trends, shared new ideas, learned from one another, and turned their passions into careers and livelihoods throughout 2022. It’s been truly inspiring to see over a billion people around the world show their creativity and come together to experience joy and find a sense of belonging on…

    Ina Paarman’s tipsy chicken with red grapes Ina Paarman shares her failproof roast chicken recipe ideal to serve this festive season. Another recipe that combines sweet and savoury flavours traditionally loved by South Africans. A classic roast chicken with a twist. The roasted grapes are delicious and the gravy is to die for. Also excellent served cold the next day. SERVES 4-5 INGREDIENTS 1 fresh chicken 1 T (15 ml) Ina Paarman’s Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning 4 rashers of streaky bacon (optional) 2 T (30 ml) butter, at room temperature 1 lemon, zested 1 cup (250 ml) sherry,…

    If you’re looking for some new food inspiration to spice up your kitchen, look no further than these incredible cookbooks released this year. From baking to vegan cooking and everything in between, here are some of our favourite cookbooks of 2022. Cook As You Are R487 at Exclusive Books Hosting with The Lazy Makoti R350 at Loot Butter: A Celebration R629 at Exclusive Books Flour Power R639 at Exclusive Books An African Bite R340 at Takealot Is This A Cookbook? R575 at Takealot Nistisima R628 at Exclusive Books Africana R450 at Loot What’s for Dessert R549 at Takealot The Kind…

    Win an Artjamming session worth R5000 and get your creative juices flowing at your next celebration! Congratulations to our lucky winner, Jessica Yun! Whether it’s painting, sponging, or spraying, it’s about putting on an apron, facing a blank canvas, and unleashing your own individual creativity that makes Artjamming™ the most fun you can have with a paintbrush. Artjammers are provided with a menu of canvases, easels, a choice of non-toxic acrylic paints on tap, brushes, and tools to freely express themselves. No drawing or painting skills are required and all ages are welcome. PRIZE: A birthday party, teambuilding event, or…

    Red bean & mushroom nachos Thinking of having a meat-free meal? Look no further than this Red bean & mushroom nachos recipe that’s packed with flavour. PREP TIME & COOK TIME: 45 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 red pepper, finely chopped 200 g button mushrooms, thickly sliced 200 g brown mushrooms, thickly sliced 30 g taco seasoning / Mild seasoning 400 g canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed 300 g canned corn kernels, drained and rinsed 375 g bottled mild thick and chunky salsa 330 g corn tortilla chips ½ cup…