In a world where fast meals and fleeting trends dominate, Nouvelle Cast Iron Cookware invites you to slow down and savour the moment. Exclusively available from Cielo, this in-house range brings style, quality, and enduring craftsmanship into the heart of your home: the kitchen. Crafted from solid die-cast iron and finished with multicoat porcelain enamelling, Nouvelle cookware is designed for the passionate home cook who values performance as much as presentation. Each piece is fired at temperatures exceeding 1400°C, ensuring resilience that stands the test of time. Whether you’re frying, roasting, baking, or braising, the even heat distribution and superior…
This hearty Italian-style pork meatball soup is comfort in a bowl, brimming with tender meatballs, pasta, veggies, and herbs in a savoury broth. It’s the kind of dish…
What’s really hiding in your favourite flavour-packed pantry staples – and what to look out for on the label. Hidden names and sneaky ingredients Flavour sachets and stock cubes are go-to pantry staples, perfect for quick dinners and comforting stews. But have you ever looked closely at what’s inside them? Along with salt and seasoning, many contain additives like MSG, sugar, and artificial flavour enhancers, often disguised behind unfamiliar names. What actually is MSG? MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is actually a naturally occurring flavour booster, glutamic acid. A type of amino acid found in a variety of foods, MSG is famous for…
Spicy food has the power to turn an ordinary meal into a sensory thrill ride. It burns, tingles, and even makes your eyes water, yet many of us…
This Mandela Day, SA Harvest is calling on South Africans to take part in a campaign that champions dignity, justice, and youth empowerment – one bucket at a time. The 2025 Buckets of Nutrition for Matriculants campaign is a powerful public-facing initiative focused on equipping Grade 12 learners in underserved communities with the essentials they need to face their final school year with hope and resilience. Each curated bucket includes shelf-stable nutritious food, hygiene items, and basic stationery—small but significant tools to restore dignity and support academic success. On 18 July, SA Harvest will host public bucket-packing activations at Pavilion…
If life gives you lemons… make lemon drizzle cake. It’s the kind of easy lemon cake recipe that never goes out of style – perfect for tea time,…
Ernie Els Wines celebrates a significant anniversary this year – the wine that gave rise to an international brand. In this first report of three, Clifford Roberts reports on the milestones of this world-class Stellenbosch cellar. This year marks the 25th anniversary of one of South Africa’s landmark wines. It’s perhaps hard to believe now, but when that very first vintage of that wine – the blend that was to become the Ernie Els Signature – was released, the Helderberg estate now famous on the Stellenbosch Wine Routes didn’t even exist. Ernie Els Wines started as a joint venture between…
In the Middle East, dessert is more than a sweet ending; it celebrates heritage. Whether shared after a feast, gifted in kindness, or prepared with care for Ramadan…
There’s something comforting about the smell of a pie baking in the oven. It’s the kind of aroma that brings back memories of home, family, and hearty meals shared around the table. That’s the magic of Mama’s Pies — a proudly South African brand that’s been warming hearts and filling tummies for years. From flaky pastry to flavour-packed fillings, Mama’s Pies are made the traditional way — with care, quality ingredients, and a whole lot of love. Whether you’re feeding a family, grabbing a quick lunch, or planning a party, Mama’s Pies are the perfect choice for any occasion. The…
When the chill of winter sets in, there’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm drink. The forecast this week is set to remain in one-digit…