Glorious, gorgeous Grootbos Effortlessly tucked away between mountain, sea and forest, Grootbos Nature Reserve is the epitome of luxury and relaxation. With numerous awards and accolades, it’s easy to see why Grootbos was voted as the best hotel in South Africa for 2022. The award winning, 5-star luxury eco-reserve has everything that a dream holiday is made of, namely mountain, sea and forest. Unobtrusive to the environment around it and built with an innate respect for the land, Grootbos is the epitome of the awe-striking Western Cape nature at its best. First impressions The magic of Grootbos began for me…
How to make Rooibos chai sugar body scrub Here is a home-made Rooibos chai sugar body scrub treats for the wonderful women in your life…the perfect gift of selfceare…
NATURAL WINE: A NEW WINE TREND? In the past 20 years, the wine industry has experienced an influx of “natural wines” to the market. Credited with the more recent “discovery”, Jenny Lefcourt began importing this wine from France in 2000 to bring a fresh new take to the much loved fermented beverage market. It wouldn’t be surprising to have never heard of this before. Still, those who move in wine circles know that there has been one of the most significant divides within the industry, particularly with the rise of veganism within the population. For those who don’t know what…
What started out as a trend in 1970s American suburbia – then a boxed vanilla cake mix made as a tray bake, poked with holes and the holes…
We’re here with the official Food&Home conversion chart for all your baking and cooking needs! Now you can easily work out your measurements without having to pause to to the maths in your head! Food&Home Conversion Chart THE USUAL Cups to ml measurements can often get quite confusing! ¼ tsp 1.25ml ½ tsp 2.5ml 1 tsp 5ml 1 tbsp 15ml ¼ cup 60ml ⅓ cup 80ml ½ cup 125ml ⅔ cup 150ml ¾ cup 180ml 1 cup 250ml BAKING Baking powder 5ml 5g Bicarbonate of soda 5ml 7g Cocoa powder 15ml 7g Coconut, desiccated 250ml 95g Coffee granules 15ml 5g…
BELUGA RELAUCHES IN ICONIC V&A WATERFRONT CRUISE TERMINAL We have some very exciting news to share with you, one of Cape Town’s hotspots is finally re-opening post-pandemic! Beluga…
For some, TikTok appears to be the go-to place for those looking to switch things up with a number of viral videos making their way into the kitchen. So if you’re feeling trendy, check out these 5 viral mouthwatering TikTok recipes that we cant get enough of! Chia seed water (the internal shower) Dubbed the “internal shower,” gut-conscious individuals will have a terrific time with this as it’s said to help those with digestive issues. The recipe is simple and requires one cup of water, two tablespoons of chia seeds and a squeeze of lemon. The drink is said to get…
TWO GINGERS launches La Primavera to complete their ‘four seasons in one day’ South African Craft Gin portfolio – just in time for Spring! Up and coming artisanal…
Sprouts are high in nutrients such as protein, magnesium and vitamin C, plus, they are incredibly easy to grow at home. So why not take a leaf out of our book and try your hand at homegrown sprouts! We’re here to walk you through the process of how to sprout seeds! How to sprout seeds: Soak your dried seeds (beans and/or grains) in a wide-mouthed jar fitted with a piece of cheesecloth large enough to cover the opening and held on with the jars metal ring or a piece of string. Cover the seeds with 3 times the amount of…
Your sweet escape is just a spoonful away LANCEWOOD® launches a new Indulgent Yoghurt range to delight your taste buds Who needs a slice of cake, a slab…