• Beloved TikTok home cooks Najma Abrahams (Tietie) and Azba Fanie (Nanna) have just released their highly anticipated debut cookbook, Tietie en Nanna se Huiskos. The cookbook is a celebration of the heartwarming, no-fuss Cape Malay dishes that have made them a social media sensation. From everyday family favourites like kiefaait stews and curries to festive treats such as seafood paella and Christmas pudding, the recipes capture the essence of home-cooked comfort. Tietie and Nanna, like fennel and coriander, are a perfect pair in the kitchen. Their passion for cooking comes from their late mother, who taught them the art of…

    Vergenoegd Löw’s Jazz Under the Stars event is back by popular demand, and tickets are selling fast! A perfect start to your summer season of relaxed enjoyment with family and friends, this year’s affair, scheduled for Friday, 15 November, again features Moonshine, the hugely popular jazz ensemble led by talented saxophonist Dan Shout. With a credo of “jazz with a kick,” expect a magical musical journey that spans the Roaring 1920s and the Swingin’ 1930s and 1940s, right through to the classic Rock and Roll and Motown sounds of the 1950s and 1960s. Think of legendary artists like Louis Armstrong,…

    It is often said that tending a garden teaches patience and eventually fosters trust, and we couldn’t agree more. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply curious about your potential green thumb, the cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg offer a variety of garden events in celebration of Garden Day, ensuring there’s something for everyone.  Flower Crown Tutorials at Babylonstoren (15th-17th October) :   Babylonstoren calls the garden enthusiast, for a day of flower crown tutorials. Guests are invited to a workshop designed to explore your inner florist by creating flower crowns, using a variety of fynbos and flowers from…

    Imagine dining like the sun-soaked coastal regions of Spain, Portugal, and Greece. The Mediterranean diet has long been celebrated for its incredible health benefits, from reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, to keeping the waistline in check. The Mediterranean diet isn’t just a meal plan; it’s a way of life! This diet is all about filling your plate with colorful fruits and veggies, hearty whole grains, legumes, and, of course, healthy fats. Olive oil is often hailed as the star of the show, but here’s where another healthy fat hero – the avocado – steps in.…