Since becoming a Top Chef SA finalist in 2016, Chef Ayabonga Gope, also known as The Cook Dude, has gone from strength to strength in his solo journey as a private chef. From learning how to cook rice at the age of 5 in his home in Khayelitsha to a career preparing fine-dining meals for high-profile guests across the country, Chef Aya’s story is one of passion, hard work and determination. Tell us a bit about yourself and where your journey with food started. I am a Kasi boy and grew up with my mom in Khayelitsha. I started cooking…
Salad nicoise Getting tired of the same old salad? Here is a scrumptious Salad nicoise recipe to brighten up your next lunchbox. PREP TIME 15 minutes | TOTAL…
Indulging in more sugary treats than usual over the festive time is completely normal. However, too much sugar isn’t good for anyone’s health. If only the part of our brains that craves sugary goodness would listen! Staying away from sugar completely, especially when healthier versions exist, isn’t exactly a good idea either. Going cold turkey and eliminating all sugar from your daily food intake usually leads to increased binge eating. So where’s the middle ground? A healthy way to keep a check on your sugar cravings, is to opt for natural sugar-rich foods that will give you ‘that fix’ but…
Perlemoen Restaurant, situated in the first abalone hatchery in Hermanus’s Old Harbour, has been recognised as a “Hidden Gem” in La Liste’s 2023 awards. La Liste is an…
The New Year means looking back at last year’s best memories. Birthdays bashes, festive feasts, and even the smaller gatherings like family movies nights or intimate dinner parties with friends. Why not make the most of those memories and add them to your home decor? We’ve rounded up some New Year deals to get your memories immortalised on canvas. Three A3 block mounted canvases Get arty with landscapes or choose photos of your three favourite moments to make a personalised feature wall in your home. For only R299 you can get three A3 block mounted canvases printed with the photo or…
Ditch the back-to-school lunch box blues with these 5 tips to make back-to-school lunches hassle-free. A new school year is always exciting for the kids, but for most…
After a long day’s work, scoping the pantry and fridge for an inkling of what to make for supper is the last thing I actually want to do. This led me down a wormhole of rethinking my dinner choices. I don’t want to spend my precious time wondering what to have for dinner but I do enjoy cooking – did it have to be such a dilemma? Then, I discovered meal subscription kits. I may be a little late to the party but wow, my foodie prayers have been answered and now yours will be too. Here’s my pick of…
ANEW Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the heritage of its properties through bespoke cocktails created to match each property’s unique offering. All year round, ANEW invites the public…
While we are all eager to welcome the new year and write up our 2023 resolutions, remember that resolutions should be made to expand our world, not shrink our bodies. What comes after a month in which most of us have hopefully rested, reconnected with loved ones, and savoured every delectable holiday snack is a constant reminder that it is time to atone for those indulgences and welcome the New Year ready to become our “best” selves. While, of course, it’s okay to intentionally change your lifestyle to prioritise nutrition and incorporate more health-promoting behaviours, we all deserve better than a…
Body Beauty DIY body scrubs While you’re detoxing your inside, you should pay equal attention to your outside. These simple-to-make scrubs and masks are completely natural and free…