• Harck & Heart, a specialty bakery, is more than just beautifully decorated treats. It’s a heartwarming story of family, tradition, and the magic of a German gingerbread recipe passed down through generations.   Owned by the passionate Gisela Harck, the bakery has grown into a unique e-commerce bakery that supplies and delivers joy and nostalgia with every bite to an array of retailers.  At the heart of Harck & Heart lies a beloved recipe that first took shape in 1963. “My grandmother used to bake gingerbread for school children during the festive season when she worked as a house mother in…

    Feel the Boo! with these one-of-a-kind Halloween dirt pudding cups. Layered with biscuit crumbs and topped with decadent chocolate mousse, we’re truly creeping it real! ALSO SEE: Pumpkin-shaped Nutella…

    Beloved TikTok home cooks Najma Abrahams (Tietie) and Azba Fanie (Nanna) have just released their highly anticipated debut cookbook, Tietie en Nanna se Huiskos. The cookbook is a celebration of the heartwarming, no-fuss Cape Malay dishes that have made them a social media sensation. From everyday family favourites like kiefaait stews and curries to festive treats such as seafood paella and Christmas pudding, the recipes capture the essence of home-cooked comfort. Tietie and Nanna, like fennel and coriander, are a perfect pair in the kitchen. Their passion for cooking comes from their late mother, who taught them the art of…

    Vergenoegd Löw’s Jazz Under the Stars event is back by popular demand, and tickets are selling fast! A perfect start to your summer season of relaxed enjoyment with family and friends, this year’s affair, scheduled for Friday, 15 November, again features Moonshine, the hugely popular jazz ensemble led by talented saxophonist Dan Shout. With a credo of “jazz with a kick,” expect a magical musical journey that spans the Roaring 1920s and the Swingin’ 1930s and 1940s, right through to the classic Rock and Roll and Motown sounds of the 1950s and 1960s. Think of legendary artists like Louis Armstrong,…

    It is often said that tending a garden teaches patience and eventually fosters trust, and we couldn’t agree more. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply curious about your potential green thumb, the cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg offer a variety of garden events in celebration of Garden Day, ensuring there’s something for everyone.  Flower Crown Tutorials at Babylonstoren (15th-17th October) :   Babylonstoren calls the garden enthusiast, for a day of flower crown tutorials. Guests are invited to a workshop designed to explore your inner florist by creating flower crowns, using a variety of fynbos and flowers from…