• By Karen Hart Makes about 5 jars of 250g each Ingredients: 5 plump garlic cloves1 x 10cm piece of fresh ginger2 green chilies, deseeded and chopped1kg Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped5 – 6 medium sized onions, chopped500g red plums, stoned and chopped1½ cups apple cider vinegar1½ cups granulated sugar1 Tbsp salt2 tsp chopped fresh sage Method: Put all the ingredients, except the sage, in a large saucepan or preserving pan and bring to the boil.  Stir frequently until all the sugar has dissolved.  Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 40 – 60 minutes until…

    This DIY Hazelnut Spread only contains 5 ingredients! Made with real, natural ingredients, this DIY hazelnut spread will soon become your go-to spread.  With a slightly chunkier texture…

    10 things you need to know about MasterChef SA season 4 1. It’s a shift from the traditional reality TV broadcast mode From Monday 28 February, MasterChef SA season 4 will be broadcast four times a week (Mon-Thu) – a move away from the traditional reality TV model of broadcasting an episode a week. This is a first for a local reality show. 2. … but the format is the perfect MasterChef recipe you know and love As an international show with a detailed series bible that needs to be followed religiously,MasterChef SA will work in the same way as…

    Author and speaker, Nicky Rowbotham is a woman on a mission. Her aim? To help people create an amazing flow of energy that allows them to live their best lives. And I am happy to report that she is fulfilling this mission and a whole lot more! Her book, 7 Steps to Finding Flow is not just another self-help book. Instead, it helps to “flip the script on stress” while imparting must-have knowledge that everyone can benefit from. How do I know this? Because it helped me to step back and take note of the things that were causing me…

    “I’m tired of eating food and feeling guilty about it, for me it’s about being able to enjoy a slice of cake or pudding knowing that all the ingredients have a healthy function that my body will benefit from. ” In her recently published cookbook A Healthier Family for Life, expatriate Donna Crous encourages readers to challenge what goes into our food, where our produce comes from and what goes into growing it . She focuses on how real food and natural ingredients can still create colourful, exciting meals that, as well as satiate and offer proper nutrition, also evoke happiness…

    Filled with cutesy notes, boxes of chocolates, red roses and heart-holding teddies, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to go the extra mile to show the people you love just how much they mean to you. Although it typically acknowledges romantic love, I believe Valentine’s Day is a day for everyone: to celebrate self-love and love for family, friends and pets is equally as important! Whichever boat you’re in, I’ve rounded up 5 delicious cocktails for you to whip up and shower the people that mean the most to you with love. Each made with a different kind of booze (rosé,…