With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the obligation to gift a loved one with one of many generic gifts stacked on shelves might seem overwhelming. But meaningful gifts don’t have to be expensive, over-the-top or romantic in the traditional sense. Whether you’re celebrating a partner, friends, family, or workmatesm the best gifts are simple, personal, and intentional. Here’s a no-fuss guide to Valentine’s Day gift ideas that suit everyone in your life. Family members and friends Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. It’s also a chance to remind the people who support you every day that they matter. You don’t…
There’s something instantly celebratory about a sparkling cocktail, especially one that balances floral notes with bright fruit and bubbles. This granadilla, rose, and pomegranate cocktail is light, fragrant,…
Being apart on Valentine’s Day can feel heavy, especially when everything around you seems designed for couples who can clink glasses and share dessert across the same table. But distance doesn’t cancel romance. It simply asks for a little more intention. When you can’t rely on physical closeness, what matters most is creating moments of connection that feel considered, personal and shared, even if you’re miles apart. Here are meaningful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day long-distance without it feeling forced, awkward or overly sentimental. Create a shared moment, not just a message A text or voice note is lovely, but…
Juicy, spice-kissed tomato steak meets creamy avo hummus in a fresh take on this cult classic. Grilled until caramelised and smoky, the tomatoes bring warmth and a gentle…
As day gives way to evening in the Paarl winelands, Nederburg invites guests to experience the bountiful excitement of the season with Harvest at Dusk, a celebration of the 2026 vintage taking place on Saturday, 28 February at the historic wine farm. The evening opens with a Winelands welcome. Guests are welcomed with canapés and a taste of freshly fermenting grape must, offering an immediate and evocative connection to the season, along with the opportunity to engage with the winemakers shaping Nederburg’s wines. From here, the experience moves into the vineyards. A tractor journey carries guests into…
The new year is unavoidably reflective. December’s excess has receded; the champagne flutes are boxed away, the reservation calendar thins, and resolutions hover briefly before dissolving into something…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. This recipe will steal hearts! Make these shortbread hearts with strawberries and vanilla mascarpone to make your loved one’s day. ALSO SEE: Red Velvet Cupcakes https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/red-velvet-cupcakes
This summer season, love takes centre stage at exquisite Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West. Vast, perfectly maintained gardens, ancient trees and heritage architecture provide the perfect setting…
There’s something magical about cooking for your loved ones, or even just for yourself. This Month of Love, UCOOK is celebrating all the ways food brings us together: romantic dinners, meals with friends, solo foodie nights, and everything in between. Whether you’re planning something special or simply enjoying good food with good company, UCOOK is here to make it delicious, effortless, and worth celebrating. Love comes in many forms, and they all deserve a seat at the table! Head over to UCOOK’s website for a chance to enter and WIN 2 Air France tickets to anywhere in Europe.