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Summer cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. All you need are seasonal fruits and vegetables, they’re better-tasting and the ripe, fresh quality ingredients will make your cooking sing. If you’re in need of cooking inspiration, stock up on these seasonal veggies and try these standout summer recipes.… Read more »

If your idea of a great salad starts with Iceberg lettuce and ends with tomatoes, feta and olives, then you need to listen up. We’ve got nothing against the Greeks, but really, a salad has the potential to be so much more than that. Up your salad game! Tasty Summer… Read more »

With a new year ahead, change is on the horizon, even for one of Stellenbosch’s oldest red wine producers. Alto Wine Estate recently announced that its estate will undergo extensive renovations, but will remain open until further notice. Alto will temporarily relocate its operations to its sister farm, Bontehoek (formerly… Read more »

The human gut is lined with more than 100 million nerve cells that send direct messages to our brain. This is why if we feed ourselves foods that make our gut unhappy, our mood is directly affected. In fact, research has shown that certain foods can substantially lift your mood,… Read more »

School is officially in session, which means lunchbox duty for parents. If you’ve got a fussy eater or ‘a lot on your plate’, you may need to think outside of the box. Plan the ultimate snack packs with these game-changing lunchbox hacks that kids will love. 1. Prep Like a… Read more »

Nothing tops off a struggle meal like tinned tuna. Whether during my student years or those long, taxing weeks experienced in January (because feeling festive beats being frugal in December!), tuna has kept me full when my bank balance was low. It’s one of those budget-friendly pantry staples that is… Read more »

The historic La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek has reopened, inviting guests to enjoy a reimagined version of the beloved family farm. With a grand launch set for 2025, this gentle unveiling of the estate’s new guest experiences marks La Motte’s journey toward a refreshed brand identity, rooted in both… Read more »

Love a good hit of heat? Check out this list of hot ‘n spicy recipes, that are sure to raise temperatures all round. We hope you can handle the heat. Meat with a Bite Prefer your chicken, pork or beef with a touch of heat? T-Bone with Green Peri-Peri Sauce… Read more »

Mid-January has hit and February is still coming… if you’re feeling the pinch in your pocket, try these recipes that are simple and use ingredients that won’t break the bank. These are our top easy budget meals. Easy budget meals – Pulses & Grains Pulses and grains are the best… Read more »

When asked in an interview what one of her biggest challenges was, the iconic Aretha Franklin responded, “Trying to figure out what to cook for dinner.” Somehow, it makes me happy knowing that we’re not so different after all. That and the fact that, sometimes, dinner is only a trip… Read more »