Tips For Hosting An Unforgettable Dinner Party
There is nothing better than hosting a fabulous gathering with friends or family surrounding by copious amounts of delicious food and laughter. But what if you’re tasked with throwing a…
Braai-guest etiquette 101
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…
Take The Stress Out Of Cooking With These Tips
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…
Top tips and tricks to master your kitchen game
Put on your apron and roll up your sleeves – class is in session! These are our top need-to-know kitchen tricks for the month.
7 ways to make Brussels sprouts delicious
Brussels sprouts are notorious for being everyones' worst vegetable, and we want to fix that! So here are 7 ways to make Brussels sprouts delicious.
Christmas cooking made easy – Top tips from chef Tamsyn Wells
As the executive chef at the African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel in Cape Town, Tamsyn Wells is well acquainted with preparing complicated meals in multiple courses for large amounts of people. And that’s why she is the perfect person to give you some handy advice to make your festive cooking journey a little less tiresome this year.
How to enjoy cooking
How to enjoy cooking (even when you don’t)
Not everyone considers themselves to be the Jamie Oliver or Nigella Lawson of their kitchen. In fact, some people even wish to avoid the kitchen completely if they can! But despite the opposition, there are times when cooking is inevitable, and there are a few tricks to ease the mind and effort it takes to have dinner ready by hungry o’clock.
Hygge + lagom
Musings inspired by the Scandinavians
Take a quick search of hygge on the internet and you’ll find thousands of images of cosy fires, cups of hot chocolate and fluffy blankets. This Danish word (pronounced ‘hoo-guh’) takes centre-stage as a way of life when it comes to mindful living. But as 2017 is still trying to grasp this foreign word, there is already a new kid on the block: the Swedish lagom, where life is all about finding the perfect balance. So, from the comfort of hygge to the balance of lagom, let’s see what the Scandinavians are trying to tell us about living a healthy, fulfilling life.
Reduce sugar intake
Top tips for cutting your sugar intake
By now we know the basics of a healthy lifestyle. Stay active, eat fruit and veg and avoid going too heavy on the processed, sugar-filled treats. What we don’t always realise, is just how many food items have sugar hidden in their ingredients, and what the best ways are to minimise sugar consumption without compromising on flavour.
Baking secrets
On the Rise: Baking secrets from a (self-proclaimed) domestic goddess
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 over time. Things slowly become easier, simpler and more beautiful after sometimes-spectacular series of trial and error. It’s the holiday season, and I am feeling particularly generous, so, here are a few tricks and tips I have learned from my time at the oven.