Mosquitoes can be a real nuisance when you’re trying to enjoy the outdoors. They not only cause itchy bites, but can also carry diseases. While there are many commercial mosquito repellents available on the market, some people prefer to use natural methods. One such method is using onion peels as a mosquito repellent. Onion peels are rich in sulfur compounds, which are known to repel mosquitoes. Here’s how you can use onion peels to keep mosquitoes away: Collect onion peels: Collect the peels of several onions, enough to fill a small bowl. Dry the peels: Spread the onion peels out…
Stand a chance to win 1 out of 5 double tickets to this year’s Decorex Cape Town exhibition! Congratulations to our lucky winners Lizette Kok, Tharan Aheer, Maggie Marx,…
Easy sheet pan soup Whip this recipe up in a flash, either on the stove, in the oven, or on the fire. HANDS-ON TIME 10 minutes | TOTAL TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyCflf1d0IE INGREDIENTS Soup 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into pieces 1 red onion, peeled and cut into 8 pieces 4 cm piece ginger, peeled and cut in half 600 g carrots, peeled, cut into 5 cm pieces 250 g cherry tomatoes, cut in half 4 sprigs fresh thyme ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 tsp ground cumin Flaky sea salt 4…
A winter menu should evoke visions of heart-warming and comforting dishes that nourish the body and soul pre-cosy afternoon nap. Savoury soups, stews, braised meats, roasted root vegetables,…
For this Herb and Spice Day (celebrated on 10 June), Cape Herb & Spice has announced an exciting collaboration with Chef Ollie Swart. In celebration, Chef Ollie has created a spicy, warm and delicious creation – a veggie soup with chipotle tortilla chips. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 White onion, roughly chopped 1 Red onion, roughly chopped 4-5 Large tomatoes, halved or 2 handfuls of rosa tomatoes 4 Courgettes, roughly chopped 1 Red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 Yellow bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 2 Jalapeño green chillies, stems removed and roughly chopped 2 Sticks of celery, roughly…
White chocolate mini cheesecakes Try these delicious white chocolate cheesecakes, perfect for little individual treats or 1 big spoil. TOTAL TIME 1 hour (+ REFRIGERATION & COOLING) |…
Three lucky winners will get to spoil dad this Father’s Day with a R500 CFK voucher to buy him the perfect body soap and candle. With rich top notes of orange and bergamot, the centre of cashmere wood and a hint of tobacco and cinnamon, he will be reminiscing lazy days, African sunsets and the crackling of a camp fire. Give dad the break he needs right at home with Jagveld soap and candle. Congratulations to the lucky winners, Samantha Pierdica, Mohamed Afzal Mungalee, and Divan du Toit! CFK started with a dream of reducing their impact on the environment…
Cape Town has a diverse and vibrant halaal dining scene, where a melting pot of flavours awaits. We’ve listed some of our favourite halaal restaurants in Cape Town.…
Restaurants in Johannesburg offer a diverse and exciting culinary experience, from traditional African dishes to international cuisine. Johannesburg has everything if you’re looking for a fine dining experience, a casual eatery, or a lively bar and restaurant. In this article, we’ll explore twenty of the top restaurants in Johannesburg, each offering unique and unforgettable dining experiences. From the stunning rooftop views at Marble Restaurant to the traditional braai at Emzini Restaurant, these restaurants showcase the best of South African hospitality, culture, and cuisine. So, let’s dive in and discover the 20 best restaurants in Johannesburg. Explore Restaurants in Johannesburg: 1. Marble…
The Cheff prides itself on developing ingredients that are not only weird and wonderful, but that also make the ordinary extraordinary by balancing the perfect amount of original…