This February, BBC Lifestyle on DStv Channel 174 celebrates love in all its forms with Love Out Loud. Curated for easy Sunday viewing, the lineup explores commitment, modern relationships and inspiration for date nights at home. Tune in every Sunday from 19:00 for a dedicated evening of romance. Love Out Loud features First Dates Australia Season 5, where blind dates in a Sydney restaurant spark chemistry or chaos; Farmer Wants a Wife, as city women test rural life in search of lasting love; Australia’s Cheapest Weddings, following couples planning meaningful weddings on tight budgets; and My Mum, Your…
Step into any store in February and you’ll see them: glossy heart-shaped boxes, satin ribbons and rows of neatly lined truffles waiting to be chosen. Valentine’s Day and…
Tea lovers will be delighted to know that tea bags offer far more benefits than your daily cuppa. From household maintenance to garden magic, find out 5 surprising ways to reuse used tea bags at home, instead of tossing them in the trash. Whether you’re a lover of black tea, English breakfast, Rooibos, or green tea, the following uses are great for all types. 1. Composting Used tea bags are great for the soil. Their acidic tannins and caffeine levels help create rich and nourishing compost that you can scatter over seedlings and flower beds. As they break down,…
As South Africa marks Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month this February, with its focal point on National Healthy Lifestyle Day, the nation faces a familiar paradox: our profound love…
Cooking with only a handful of ingredients can be surprisingly powerful. It’s often more budget-friendly, but more importantly, it forces you to focus on technique rather than relying on shortcuts. When yous trip a dish back to it’s essentials, every ingredient has to work harder, and that’s where real flavour begins. Today, it’s easy to lean on ready-made stocks, sauces and seasoning blends to create instant depth. While they’re convenient, they can also make cooking feel more complicated than it needs to be. In reality, many of the most flavourful dishes in history were created with very little. Our ancestors…
The Olympics are here, and it’s time to settle in for some thrilling competitions, inspiring performances, and epic moments. Whether you’re hosting a watch party or just cheering…
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the obligation to gift a loved one with one of many generic gifts stacked on shelves might seem overwhelming. But meaningful gifts don’t have to be expensive, over-the-top or romantic in the traditional sense. Whether you’re celebrating a partner, friends, family, or workmatesm the best gifts are simple, personal, and intentional. Here’s a no-fuss guide to Valentine’s Day gift ideas that suit everyone in your life. Family members and friends Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. It’s also a chance to remind the people who support you every day that they matter. You don’t…
There’s something instantly celebratory about a sparkling cocktail, especially one that balances floral notes with bright fruit and bubbles. This granadilla, rose, and pomegranate cocktail is light, fragrant,…
Being apart on Valentine’s Day can feel heavy, especially when everything around you seems designed for couples who can clink glasses and share dessert across the same table. But distance doesn’t cancel romance. It simply asks for a little more intention. When you can’t rely on physical closeness, what matters most is creating moments of connection that feel considered, personal and shared, even if you’re miles apart. Here are meaningful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day long-distance without it feeling forced, awkward or overly sentimental. Create a shared moment, not just a message A text or voice note is lovely, but…
Juicy, spice-kissed tomato steak meets creamy avo hummus in a fresh take on this cult classic. Grilled until caramelised and smoky, the tomatoes bring warmth and a gentle…