• Not everyone knows that one of America’s favourite foodies, Colonel Sanders, went from school drop-out to creator of the world’s most famous fried chicken recipe Just like the Colonel, they insist that KFC is freshly prepared in store throughout the day so that the food is always served hot and fresh.KFC has been enjoyed in its original recipe for over 70 years, but it’s the enthusiasm of one man, Colonel Harland Sanders, that has left a legacy enjoyed in more than 100 countries around the world. Colonel Sanders has become quite the celebrity in his role as keeper of the…

    The alchemy of Big Five and Big Dinners is a winner for Dumi Ndlovu. Richard Holmes &Beyond Ngala Private Game Reserve, call 011-809-4300 or visit www.andbeyond.com Ngala Private…

    From feathery and delicate to robust and regal, the Cape’s fynbos kingdom is one of the natural wonders of the worldINGRID CASSONWhat is fynbos? ‘Fynbos’ is the narrow…

    Even if you’re an aficionado who knows your macchiato from your Americano, you can brush up on the latest trends and true artisanal coffee brewing, tasting and drinking at Colombo Tea & Coffee Co. in DurbanTRACY GIELINKLocated in the light industrial (but easily accessible) area of Gale Street, this fourth-generation family business has thrown off the shackles of old-fashioned tea supplier to embrace contemporary coffee culture. However, the company’s mission statement of 1917 remains, "To never compromise on the value of fine tea and coffee and cocoa, and to spread our love of these fine beverages to all that we…

    With its origins rooted in the mining industry, the city of Benoni on Gauteng’s East Rand is today home to foodie gems and restaurants in Benoni that are…

    Ashley Hayden, media personality and part of the Jacaranda FM breakfast team, welcomes us into the gorgeous Johannesburg home she shares with partner Charles Wilson and their two…

    Mauritius is the stuff of movies and dreams, the place we imagine holds relaxation and romance, where all worries are washed away by the turquoise ocean. Dominique Brown Home to rolling mountains, crystal clear warm water and welcoming people, it’s no wonder that South Africans have long been flocking to this Indian Ocean paradise. Whether you are on honeymoon or enjoying a family getaway, the Mauritian people will ensure that your stay lives up to your expectations. Resort living Mauritius is populated by a host of extravagant resorts. Along the 330km coastline, dotted among rural villages, you will find numerous…

    Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Sunday 9 September Everyone was feeling a little flat today, considering we’d only had five hours from the time we arrived at the hotel until we needed to be in our tour bus again. We started our sightseeing and filming at the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem – the place where Jesus ascended to heaven. Then we drove to the Garden of Gethsemane and although the area was swarming with tourists, I took a short walk around the back of…

    Koula, 94.7 presenter and F&HE blogger, is loving all things food-related in her travels through Turkey, Greece, Italy and Israel… Thursday 6 September I think I might be in the most incredible place in the world right now! Am completely in love with Rome! We caught a late-morning flight out from Athens to Rome for our 48-hour adventure. No translator, no tour guide, no concrete agenda – a welcome change after the last three weeks. My husband had booked accommodation online two days before and seeing as we’d been warned about how uninformed tourists are taken advantage of in Rome,…

    Let’s face it, butter makes everything better. So why not give your cooking an extra special kick with zesty butter? It’s a deliciously savoury condiment that adds an instant…