• There’s something satisfying about plucking herbs, fruits, or veggies from your own garden and bringing them straight to the kitchen. On Garden Day, the joy multiplies! Whether you’ve got a windowsill herb pot or a flourishing backyard patch, this is the perfect time to celebrate what the earth offers us. Garden Day is not just about admiring plants; it’s about embracing their gifts and making them part of a delicious celebration. I’ve always felt that a meal tastes better when you know exactly where the ingredients come from. There’s a certain magic in using home-grown tomatoes or snipping fresh basil…

    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…

    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,…