• Undoubtedly set to be the hottest pink drink of summer and ideal to make at home – the only special gadget you’ll need is a blender. Think Slush Puppie meets a crisp, icy glass of rosé, fragranced with all the summertime sweetness of fresh strawberries. Dust off the cocktail glasses or Champagne coupes for when next you have friends over – this is the perfect excuse for a creative “cocktail”, which could even double as a light dessert, dressed up with some fresh berries or diced pineapple. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart

    Checkers has recently announced that they are partnering with UberEATS to make holiday entertaining even more convenient for its Cape Town consumers this summer. The retailer has made a number of solutions-driven convenience meals and household essentials available to order on the UberEATS app, including the exclusive Ready-to-Cook and Ready-to-Braai ranges. Delivered in under 40 minutes, hassle-free entertaining has never been easier. Checkers carefully compiled its UberEATS product offering with consumer needs in mind in order to cater for the following (familiar) scenarios: Last minute braai? Have everything from briquettes, firelighters, Steakhouse Classic rump, Championship Boerewors, Ready-to-Braai oepsies, garlic bread,…

    Summer meals should be light and easy work, because no one wants to slave over a stove in hot weather… try these easy, breezy recipes from SPAR. Plus stand a chance to WIN a R1 000 SPAR voucher! All you have to do is fill out the form below and answer a simple question (HINT: the answer is in the recipes below). Fusilli tossed in a creamy lemon sauce with baby marrow ribbons and prawns Grilled watermelon, feta and olive stack Mediterranean platter Tiramisu and meringue layer cakes Terms and conditions apply. Competition ends 31 January 2018.