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 […]

Published on October 28, 2022

We all know the scene – you want to host an epic dinner party for your nearest and dearest, but it’s that time of the month where cash is scarce, and meals are budget all the way. No need to cancel your plans – our tips will help you come in under budget and have the most memorable evening!

Published on October 28, 2022

It's safe to say that we have all used the here-comes-the-aeroplane method at some stage when trying to feed our kids veggies, right? While some kids love eating vegetables, others (what feels like the majority) can’t seem to stomach those healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.

Published on October 26, 2022

Increase your daily fruit intake with delicious smoothie recipes that the whole family will enjoy

Published on October 24, 2022

All a good home-made stock requires is throwing some basic veg, chicken bones, herbs and water into a pot and letting it simmer away for a few hours. The slow cooking process extracts all the nutrients and flavour from the bones as well as gelatine, which gives home-made stock a silky mouthfeel that the store-bought […]