• If you’re looking for the perfect gift for food lovers this Christmas, the Tafelbraai is a stylish, compact tabletop grill that brings people together for over delicious meals at home or on the go. The Tafelbraai is perfect from outdoor picnics, camping or intimate gatherings. As it’s easy to transport and use, this braai can turn every meal into an experience. It’s ideal for the festive feasting and is the gift that keeps on grilling! Price: R599 (10% off discount code: f&hgiftguide24; limited to one per customer and valid until 31 December 2024), on tafelbraai.co.za ALSO SEE: Festive gift guide: A…

    Upcycling is an eco-friendly and cost effective way to repurpose items that would possibly end up in the trash. Here are some easy and creative ways to turn common household waste into useful items for your garden and home. Plastic bottle bird feeders Image credit: Pexels Plastic bottles can be turned into efficient and creative bird feeders. You will need paper pins, scissors, soldering iron and string, and an empty plastic bottle to make an upcycled bird feeder. Egg carton seed starter Image credit: Pexels Empty egg cartons are useful biodegradable trays that can be used as seed starters. Fill…

    StarDust offers locals an authentic theatrical dining experience allowing for the enjoyment of both diner and a show! The staff in the restaurant takes on a dual role as servers and talent as they take to the stage to perform classic hits from musicals between serving patrons. ‘This is no ordinary restaurant, this is the home of the singing waiter’ claims the restaurant as it invites guests to come and experience law talent topped with delicious Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Located in Woodstock, the dining options for this establishment include a three-course menu that features an opener, a main performance dish, and…

    There’s something magical about holiday baking. The house smells of cinnamon, vanilla, and chocolate, and everyone eagerly awaits a slice of your freshly baked masterpiece…. But then, disaster strikes. You open the oven to find your cake has sunk in the middle. Sound familiar? Trust me, I’ve been there.  Last year, I envisioned a towering chocolate cake for a family holiday dinner. Instead, I ended up with a cake that had badly sunk in the middle – totally embarrassing and I had no backup plan! I learned a lot from that baking fail—and I’m here to share my hard-earned tips…