Being apart on Valentine’s Day can feel heavy, especially when everything around you seems designed for couples who can clink glasses and share dessert across the same table. But distance doesn’t cancel romance. It simply asks for a little more intention. When you can’t rely on physical closeness, what matters most is creating moments of connection that feel considered, personal and shared, even if you’re miles apart. Here are meaningful ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day long-distance without it feeling forced, awkward or overly sentimental. Create a shared moment, not just a message A text or voice note is lovely, but…
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about grand gestures or expensive treats. Valentine’s Day is often associated with restaurant bookings, bouquets of roses and boxed chocolates, but some of…
The new year is unavoidably reflective. December’s excess has receded; the champagne flutes are boxed away, the reservation calendar thins, and resolutions hover briefly before dissolving into something more realistic. What remains is a clearer sense of what we actually want to eat, drink, and gather around. Not what went viral. Not what photographed well for three weeks. But what endured, what exhausted us, and what is quietly inching its way onto menus and into our homes. In South Africa, this reckoning feels especially sharp. The cost of living has narrowed our appetite for novelty-for-novelty’s sake. Diners are cautious, more deliberate, and increasingly…
If you’ve ever opened your fridge at 6pm and thought, “Not spaghetti again…”, this one’s for you. Cooking for one (or just trying to keep weeknight dinners interesting) can easily slide into…
This summer season, love takes centre stage at exquisite Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West. Vast, perfectly maintained gardens, ancient trees and heritage architecture provide the perfect setting for romantic occasions, complemented by delectable cuisine and acclaimed wines. Couples seeking a truly special celebration can choose from an exclusive Valentine’s Day picnic in the Rose Garden and the RMB Starlight Classics concert series in March. Valentine’s sunset picnic The estate’s first-ever sunset gourmet picnic will take place in the enchanting rose garden with a backdrop of the camphor tree forest. Guests will be seated at beautifully styled tables and chairs…
Let’s be honest, Mzansi, South Africans love deeply, whether it’s our partners, our families, or our close friends. However, when Valentine’s Day rolls around, the pressure to say…
A quick and easy dessert that is gluten- and dairy-free. A wonderful vegan option too.
Cleaning and maintaining a clean space is, let’s be honest, a lot of hard work. And more often than not, we miss or totally forget about a couple of tasks.…
Working from home (WFH) has two sides – on one hand, it’s a blessing, saving you transport costs and time for other aspects of your daily life, but on the other hand, it can lead to overworking and irregular eating. Both negatively affect your nutrition, focus, and emotional well-being. This is where meal planning comes in handy. Having meals and snacks prepped for the week can lead to less stress, decision fatigue, and more towards better nutrition and stronger focus. How to realistically meal plan with a WFH schedule WFH can seem like whipping up a lunch or afternoon…
Gazpacho is already a summer classic, but this tomato gazpacho version takes it somewhere far more refined. With silky tomato soup, frozen olive oil pearls and a vibrant…