Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to mean crowded restaurants, inflated set menus, or a night that feels more stressful than romantic. As people become more conscious about how they spend their money – and more intentional about how they spend time with their loved ones – opting for an intimate dinner at home just makes a lot more sense. There’s something deeply meaningful about creating a shared experience in your own space, whether that’s cooking together, setting the table with care, or simply slowing down and being present with one another. And while a thoughtful dinner might take a bit…
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.…
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about grand gestures or expensive treats. Valentine’s Day is often associated with restaurant bookings, bouquets of roses and boxed chocolates, but some of the most meaningful gestures are the ones you make with your own hands. There’s something deeply special about homemade edible gifts – they carry time, care and intention in every bite. Baking for the people you love turns the day into more than just a celebration of romance; it becomes a celebration of connection. It’s also a beautiful opportunity to slow down and do something together. Get the whole family involved by…
As day gives way to evening in the Paarl winelands, Nederburg invites guests to experience the bountiful excitement of the season with Harvest at Dusk, a celebration of…
If you’ve ever opened your fridge at 6pm and thought, “Not spaghetti again…”, this one’s for you. Cooking for one (or just trying to keep weeknight dinners interesting) can easily slide into a routine of toast, pasta, or whatever’s quickest. But in the spirit of smarter cooking – and stretching your grocery rand – I decided to take one simple ingredient and see just how far it could carry me. Enter: the humble whole roast chicken. Budget-friendly, versatile, and surprisingly generous, this single bird can become four very different meals across the week – with minimal effort and maximum flavour. How to cook your whole roast chicken Start with one medium whole chicken. Pat it dry with paper towel (this helps the…
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. This recipe will steal hearts! Make these shortbread hearts with strawberries and vanilla mascarpone to make your loved one’s day. ALSO SEE: Red…
Let’s be honest, Mzansi, South Africans love deeply, whether it’s our partners, our families, or our close friends. However, when Valentine’s Day rolls around, the pressure to say it out loud can suddenly feel… weirdly difficult. That’s the thing about love: it’s real, but expressing it can come with a little fear, a little cringe, and a whole lot of ‘gwababa’ (that awkward moment where your heart is full, but your mouth forgets how words work). This Valentine’s Day, Cadbury Dairy Milk is tapping into that perfectly human awkwardness and inspiring fans to share from the heart with a…
There’s something magical about cooking for your loved ones, or even just for yourself. This Month of Love, UCOOK is celebrating all the ways food brings us together:…
Cleaning and maintaining a clean space is, let’s be honest, a lot of hard work. And more often than not, we miss or totally forget about a couple of tasks. When last did you clean the dishwasher or rubbish bin in the kitchen? We talk about the top 10 most forgotten monthly cleaning tasks you shouldn’t be forgetting to do, and tips to help make cleaning them easier. Monthly cleaning tasks most people forget 1. The kitchen sink You might think that the sink, of all places, should be the cleanest, regardless of the monthly task. Think again. Sinks are full…
Light, fluffy and perfectly sweet, these cherry-on-top cupcakes are a classic treat with a charming twist. Soft vanilla sponge is paired with silky buttercream and flavoured with boozy…