• Newly launched in SA, the KURO-Bō Activated Charcoal natural water filter has the F&HE team drinking our two litres a day! Derived from sustainably sourced, high quality hardwood; baked in a special kiln according to the centuries-old Japanese binchōtan process; hand-cut KURO-Bō  Activated Charcoal’s effectiveness as a water purifier and mineraliser has been thoroughly tested and is South African National Accreditation System-accredited. Research has shown that it significantly reduces levels of lead, copper, mercury, iron, aluminium, manganese and all traces of chlorine from tap water, and balances the pH. Further testing has proved that it removes E. coli bacteria in…

    Looking for an epic mid-week adventure like no other? Tuning the Vine brings the best of the Cape Winelands to 4th Avenue, Parkhurst for the first ever #JoziWineRoute between 6pm and 9pm on Wednesday, 1 March 2017. Whether you’re an experienced wino wanting access to your favourite producers, or a curious newbie looking to demystify the wine world, prepare to uncork the fun at this big city urban wine adventure as you sip your way from one tasting to another. 1 March will see an exciting lineup of more than 20 South African producers, ready to get tasting and talking…

    Print Recipe High tea scones Serves: 24 Cooking Time: 1 hr Ingredients STRAWBERRY JAM 2,5kg strawberries 660g white sugar 30ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice SCONES 300g cake flour, sieved + extra, to dust 2,5ml (½ tsp) salt 30ml (2 tbsp) sugar 20ml (4 tsp) baking powder 100g butter, softened 250ml (1 cup) full cream milk

    In support of breast cancer survivors in financial need, the Power of Pink campaign raised a record amount of R465 000 during October 2016’s Breast Cancer awareness month and just under R3 000 000 over the past seven years. The Power of Pink campaign, a partnership between SAMFA (South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association) Pick n Pay and Thermopac, is one of the few breast cancer fundraising campaigns that supports survivors who cannot afford reconstructions after mastectomies. “Thousands of rands are dedicated annually to breast cancer research,” says Ross Richardson, the SAMFA (South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association) chairperson. “We sincerely applaud that…