How Tos

Cook less, dinner-party more

Published on January 8, 2017

We’ve rounded up our pick of tasty salads that are light and simple to put together. They’re great dinner-party fare too!

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H2O with a twist

Published on January 2, 2017

Hydrating and healthy, the humble jug of water has never tasted so good than with it’s infused with fruit, vegetables and herbs.

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Our top 10 cocktail cheats

Published on December 23, 2016

Making fantastic cocktails at home doesn’t require fancy tools or unheard-of ingredients.

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The most affordable festive ways to decorate your Christmas table

Published on December 22, 2016

If you’re looking for last-minute Christmas table setting ideas, you are in the right place! Leave the dusty tinsel in the cupboard and go for a more eco-friendly and natural theme this year, with home-made accents and low-key decorations.

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What are wine labels telling you? We lift the cork on wine bargains

Published on December 16, 2016

Hunting for wine deals has become quite a science. Most know that certain labels are meant to offer good value for money, but the information printed thereon may not always be forthcoming. Here’s what you need to know to decode the wine label and find out if you’re really getting a bargain. Tag, you’re it

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On the Rise: Baking secrets from a (self-proclaimed) domestic goddess

Published on December 9, 2016

I have always loved to bake and have long been renowned for my sugary prowess in the kitchen. I am that faithful friend who will arduously craft you a birthday cake – or a cheesecake with macadamia-nut brittle and salted caramel sauce – but only if I really, really like you. Baking, like most of life’s worthy endeavours, is perfected...

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Summertime entertaining 101

Published on December 8, 2016

The sun is beating down and the kids are splashing in the pool, the last thing you want to do is slave away in a hot kitchen, prepping dinner for the guests coming over tonight. Here are the basics you need to know to host during summer without breaking a sweat!

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Fiesta!

Published on November 24, 2016

Add a little South American flair to your next dinner party! Some inventive decor and exotic home-made dishes are just what you need for a fabulous fiesta.

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Trash to treasure: recycling and upcycling food packaging

Published on November 20, 2016

We are all about upcycling, getting the most use out of our bits and bobs and being kind to the environment. These nifty tips and tricks will have you thinking twice before you toss that plastic bag. Here is our list of items that you can reuse and repurpose!

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Forget the fryer, take out the dehydrator

Published on November 19, 2016

Who doesn’t love the salty crunch of a crispy potato chip? Those chip packets made their way into everyone’s school lunch box and their familiar crackle can be heard at every braai and friendly social gathering. These days, we’re a little more conscious of the negative health effects of a diet high in salty, fried foods like our beloved potato...

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