It might seem strange that we need to keep our washing machines clean even though they’re constantly filled with water and suds. While they may make your clothes, towels, and linens look good as new, washing machines suffer from mineral buildup, soap scum, clogged pipes, and more. When they aren’t cleaned, descaled and maintained on a regular basis, washing machines can leave chalky residue on laundry, develop musty odours, clean inadequately, prolong their washing cycles and start making unusual noises. Here’s how to descale your washing machine so that it works efficiently, effectively and lasts longer. Signs your washing…
If you’re after something bold, fast, and actually satisfying, this stir-fried pork with peanut and chilli delivers on all fronts. Tender strips of pork are tossed with crunchy…
For the millions of South Africans who cannot face the day without a cup of coffee or tea in hand, a large new study has delivered some genuinely encouraging news. That daily ritual may be doing more than clearing the morning fog — it could be quietly supporting your long-term brain health. Research published in the journal JAMA, drawing on data from more than 131,000 participants tracked over up to 43 years, found that people who consumed higher levels of caffeine had an 18% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who had little or none. It is one…
Golden, flaky, and filled with rich, savoury flavour, these pork and mushroom sausage rolls are the kind of crowd-pleasing bites you’ll come back to again and again. The…
Golden, bubbling and unapologetically comforting, this chicken and bacon pie is the kind of dish that turns an ordinary evening into something worth lingering over. Think tender chunks of chicken folded through a creamy, savoury sauce, smoky bacon adding depth, and a buttery pastry lid that flakes at the mere suggestion of a fork. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser – hearty without being heavy, nostalgic without feeling dated. The filling is rich and velvety, with just enough freshness from herbs to keep things balanced, while the bacon brings that irresistible salty edge we all secretly come back for. Perfect for slow…
Potatoes are the quiet overachievers of the kitchen. They crisp, mash, roast, and fry their way into just about every craving. But while they’re easygoing on the plate, they’re a little fussy behind the…
Grocery shopping just got that much quicker with the help of Sixty60’s new AI-powered personalised shopping assistant, Pixie. One of the first online retailers in South Africa to introduce Smart AI in their app, Checkers has the goal to make online shopping easier, personalised and faster. Meet your new AI shopping assistant Pixie has been entirely developed in-house by ShopriteX, and focuses on predicting what individual customers actually need, and then they need it. How does it work? Pixie learns from how each customer shops – their regular items, interests, and daily routines (it will even pick up if…
Crisp, golden and packed with flavour, these almond, apricot, ginger and fig biscotti strike the perfect balance between sweet, nutty and warmly spiced. Studded with chewy dried fruit…
Smoky, juicy, and just a little bit showy in the best way, these steak kebabs are made for slow afternoons that roll into golden-hour dinners. Think tender, flame-licked cubes of steak, threaded onto skewers and kissed by the grill until perfectly charred on the outside and blushing within. It’s the kind of dish that feels effortlessly impressive, yet wonderfully unfussy. But the real magic? A punchy, sunshine-bright salsa that steals just enough of the spotlight. Sweet kernels of corn, sharp bites of onion, and chewy ribbons of sun-dried tomato come together in a vibrant mix that’s equal parts fresh and…
Yep, you read that right – cocoa-free chocolate has officially entered the chat. You might be wondering how chocolate can be made without cocoa, but big retailers like…