• Rose and lemon scented no-bake cheesecake A super-simple cheesecake that tastes just like summer. If you wanted to get ahead, the base freezes well in the tin. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart TOTAL TIME 45 mins + 2 hrs, to set INGREDIENTS BISCUIT BASE 1 x 200g box plain digestive biscuits 1 x 200g packet Bakers Tennis biscuits 200g butter, melted FILLING 2 x 250g tubs cream cheese, at room temperature 260g double cream yoghurt Zest of 2 lemons 10ml (2 tsp) rose water 230g icing sugar, sifted 250ml (1 cup) thick/ double thick cream Strawberries,…

    After a good couple of shady months, hibernating underneath blankets and always having the fireplace going, it’s time for a welcomed change. The birds are chirping slightly earlier, the sun is peaking through our curtains and the fresh scent of the garden blossoms are all screaming that ‘spring has sprung’. There’s nothing like vibrant colours, enriching textures and patterns to get the heart pumping. Bringing the outside in is what the season is all about, and with these simple spring decor trends, giving your home a little spring makeover is as easy as going for a stroll outside. 1. A…

    The Wonderbag is up for yet another accolade; the Food Planet Prize rewards excellence in environmental-based food innovation. South Africa (14 September 2022) – Wonderbag, a South-African-based startup founded by social entrepreneur Sarah Collins, has developed a simple yet pioneering cooking tool that continues to cook food which has been brought to boil by conventional methods. It was created to combat the risks of open-fire cooking in South Africa and Africa as a whole. The Wonderbag is a non-electric portable slow-cooker that requires less fuel and reduces exposure to active fires. Thus reducing the risk of shack fires and general smoke…

    Gluten-free muesli bars We’ve put together these gluten-free muesli bars for when you’re next looking for a guilt-free treat! MAKES 10| HANDS-ON TIME 15 min|TOTAL TIME 1 hour | Gluten-free INGREDIENTS 100 grams butter, chopped ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tbsp honey 2 cups rolled oats ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots ⅓ cup desiccated coconut ¼ cup sunflower seeds 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds ½ tsp ground cinnamon METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. GREASE a deep 20cm square cake pan; line base and sides with baking paper,  extending the paper 2cm above the edge. STIR butter,…

    RIO LARGO Olive oil boasts fragrant fruity flavours The name RIO LARGO means “wide river”; an apt name for an estate bordering the Breede River in the Western Cape of South Africa. This is desert country with alluvial soils, hot days, cool nights and water on demand to cultivate quality fruit for premium extra virgin olive oil. RIO LARGO olive oil is a balance of flavours blended from choice Italian-style cultivars, Frantoio, Coratina, Leccino and FS 17, which together make an award winning combination. Beautifully fresh and fragrant with a delicious fruity, slightly bitter and pungent flavour. The SA Olive…