Published on December 12, 2022

Cool cocktails you can stir up to kick off the festivities and wind things down. Berry vodka soda  Serves 4   Total time 20 min   Ingredients For the berry compote   Frozen mixed berries 2 cups  Sugar 1 tbsp  Lemon juice 2 tbsp   For the soda   Vodka 3/4 cup  Cranberry juice 2 cups  Ice 2 […]

Published on December 1, 2022

With the end of the year fast approaching, let’s take out our fancy dinner plates and clink our glasses to the festive season! No idea how to plan your menu for the next soiree? Don’t stress, these top tips will save the day. What is the theme? What type of food do you want to […]

Published on November 25, 2022

From an engineer to a chef in France, here’s a South African dream come true. Software engineer turned aspiring chef, Simphiwe ‘Sims’ Kubeka, stole our hearts as a finalist on Season 4 of MasterChef South Africa.  Soon after the show wrapped, Sims was snapped up to work as an apprentice at Michelin star-rated restaurant JAN […]

Published on November 25, 2022

Summer is here and that means braai season is in full swing. But what’s a gathering around a grill without lekker company? If you find yourself invited to hang out with friends every other evening, these foolproof tips will help you be the ultimate fire-side guest. Don’t show up empty-handed We love being invited to […]

Published on November 25, 2022

Transform from novice to confident cook effortlessly with these kitchen hacks, Enjoy! 1 Golden nuggets   For potatoes that are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, try this neat trick. Par-boil peeled potatoes in a pot of salted water, drain and allow to cool slightly. They should still be quite fi rm. Place the […]

Published on November 7, 2022

A delicious take on a fruity dessert everyone will love! Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Serves: 9-10 Ingredients 1 large watermelon 2 apples, cored and sliced, extra to serve 2 cups strawberries, sliced, plus extra to serve 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced, plus extra to serve ¼ cup raspberries, plus extra to […]

Published on November 7, 2022

Make some edible jewellery using your favourite sweets! INGREDIENTS Skittles Jelly Tots Jelly Babies Jelly Beans EQUIPMENT Toothpick 1m elastic string Scissors INSTRUCTIONS 1. Choose the sweets you want to use for your jewellery. 2. Use a toothpick to poke a hole through the middle of each sweet. 3. For bracelets: use the scissors to […]

Published on November 2, 2022

The December holidays are fast approaching, which means the festive road trip season is upon us. And the best part of being on the road? The food, of course! If you’re planning a road trip with the family anytime soon, car snacks can literally make or break your trip. Which is why we’ve shared our […]

Published on November 2, 2022

Craft your own cake topper with this easy-to-make stencil cut-out. Download the stencil below and print it out. Place the paper on a cutting board or piece of card and use a craft knife to carefully cut out the elements of the snowflake. Place the stencil over an iced cake, pudding or tart. Use a […]

Published on October 31, 2022

Wake up, smell the coffee, and have a little (or big) treat with your cuppa joe! We highlight a few of the best local coffee shops and cafés serving the most delicious treats, sure to make any coffee date a memorable one. Johannesburg: Father Coffee Our chosen treat: Burnt Basque cheesecake  Father Coffee is most […]