Most experts believe it takes an average of 66 days to form a habit. One habit dietician Aziwe Booi is hoping South Africans will improve on is plant-based foods. Many diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and other lifestyle-related diseases may be prevented by a healthy diet. Aziwe Booi suggests trying a plant-based diet to start developing healthier eating habits and boost your wellness. Aziwe shares the following tips to start you on your plant-based eating journey, to help you get healthier — and keep it that way! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Azi…
In our Summer 2023 issue, we’ve rounded up some of the best food experiences in South Africa – from food markets to visit to trends to try at…
We recently came across the SANA Essential Everyday Matcha Kit and had to learn more about this morning matcha ritual. Matcha is an alternative to coffee in the mornings for your source of clean green caffeine. No more coffee induced energy slumps or jitters. In fact, matcha can boost your energy thanks to the combination of caffeine and amino acid L-Theanine (which can reduce stress and anxiety). This energy-boosting drink has been enjoyed for centuries as part of the traditional Japanese green tea ceremony. Matcha is more concentrated than regular green tea with up to 137 times the antioxidants. 1…
It’s a brand-new year and with it brings the opportunity to welcome in the 2023 trends in bedroom décor, with fresh new colours, inspired designs and repurposed style…
If last year’s butter board trend wasn’t enough for you, then this year’s butter candle will be. 2022 saw many of us smearing Lurpak onto chopping boards and calling it a snack. This year, the butter trend has evolved and has us moulding butter into edible candles to dunk our crusty breads in… Dipping bread into a melted butter candle doesn’t sound nearly as appearing as it really is, trust me. I know because I’ve already made several candles. Plain butter candles, garlic and herb butter candles and pesto butter candles – this one was a real winner! Garnering over 7 million…
Have you been participating in Dry January this month? As more and more people shift their focus to health and moderation, the desire for low-ABV and non-alcoholic drinks…
Apothacafe, created by Nuraan Nicholas, is a small business specialising in homemade, dessert-themed candles. Made from eco-friendly wax, these candles look (and smell) good enough to eat! Please can you share a bit about yourself and the journey that led you to Apothacafe. I’ve always been interested in developing myself as a creative. I am a fashion designer and visual artist and while I was renovating my home studio, I came across a lovely candle brand and wanted to purchase from them. Unfortunately by the time I remembered to buy a candle I had completely forgotten their name! At that…
Durable, low maintenance and versatile – tiles are not just for your floors! With so many striking designs, unique shapes and colours out there, they are worthy of…
Tapi Tapi is more than just an eatery; it is also an educational project that aims to teach both locals and foreigners about African cuisine and the culture of sharing food. “Tapi Tapi” is a Bantu ideophone that means “sweet sweet.” It’s a phrase that appears in several Zimbabwean pop cultural contexts, and it also plays on the founder’s name, Tapiwa Guzha. Tapiwa Guzha, a molecular biologist from Zimbabwe, seeks to educate and alter the way customers experience food by introducing them to authentic African flavours. He also wants to heal and build up the continent’s sense of self-worth through food…
Macramé may seem intimidating to most. With all those knots, all those new techniques and so much string it can be easy to become confused. This macramé hanging…