• StreetSmart SA has partnered with the online auction site, With Heart, to help raise funds for our country’s most vulnerable children, many of whom live on the streets. StreetSmart online auction: the withheart.co.za auction platform opens on Wednesday,  the 25th of May until Thursday, 2nd of June. All the proceeds go towards accredited organisations that work towards normalising the lives of children in need through education, skills training and family reunification programs. The auction lots to go under the hammer include sought after items and experiences to spoil-yourself or a loved one. With Father’s Day coming up on 19 June,…

    Campari citrus punch Bringing together citrus and spice to create the ultimate Campari citrus punch. The perfect for to feature at your next party. SERVES 8| HANDS-ON TIME 15 min| TOTAL TIME 15 min  INGREDIENTS 1 cup Campari 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 2 cups freshly squeezed grapefruit juice  2 cups white wine  2 cups soda water  1 orange, sliced 1 lemon, sliced ½ grapefruit, sliced METHOD COMBINE all the ingredients together in a large punch bowl. ADD a generous amount of ice and garnish with the sliced citrus. SERVE the punch with a ladle to make it easy for your guests…

    Vegan mayo you say? Winning! We wanted to make a vegan mayo that was thick, luscious and creamy so that anyone can enjoy chips, sandwiches or even spoonfuls (we aren’t judging) of the stuff while still supporting their food preferences. To make homemade mayo, keep these points in mind: Eggs vs soy milk: One usually uses egg yolks to help emulsify the ingredients and create the thick consistency. In this recipe we used soy milk for our vegan mayo, and it turned out just as creamy and tasty as can be. Be sure to use soy milk, as we tested…

    Fish with a story Buying ethically caught fish has never been this simple. We first came across ABALOBI when word of a new ‘fish-buying’ app was going around. After downloading it to see what the fuss was about, we were, to put it mildly, HOOKED! ABALOBI has unveiled a new convenience range of deli products, including Cape Bream, Yellowtail, Carpenter and Southern Mullet. This new range of filleted or portioned ‘Fish With A Story’ is delivered vacuum-packed and blast-frozen for guaranteed freshness – available for order via the ABALOBI Marketplace app, and soon through partners. This ensures that the fish…

    What better time to whip up your own bowl of creamy homemade hummus than on International Hummus Day!? To cut down on time, this hummus is made with pre-cooked tinned chickpeas. Don’t skimp out on the tahini as this gives hummus its characteristic flavour and texture. If you don’t mind a chunkier texture, then feel free skip the first step. Hummus with olive pesto topping SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS For the Hummus: 2 x tins chickpeas, drained & rinsed Pinch ground cumin 120g -150g tahini 1 garlic clove 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil For the Topping:…