There are just two roads in and out of Franschhoek, a culinary treasure in the Winelands: Route 45 from Stellenbosch or Paarl, or via the Franschhoek Pass from Villiersdorp. The latter is far and away the prettier of the two. At the start of the pass, as you head out of the town, lies the picture-perfect La Petite Ferme with possibly the best views of the valley. There are several ways you can enjoy these views. La Petite Ferme is a boutique hotel with 10 well-appointed rooms where you can lay your head for the night – five Vineyard suites…
With load shedding in our midst and becoming part of our everyday-life, finding new ways to save has become automatic. Whether it’s doing laundry, occupying storage or buying…
Condé Nast Traveller has named a Cape Town eatery as one of the best new restaurants in the world. Emazulwini Restaurant at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront was included in the publication’s ‘2023 Hot List’. READ MORE: Contemporary South African design meets modern local culinary flavours The list is a curated collection of the world’s best new hotels, cruises, restaurants, cultural destinations and transportation projects, with researchers visiting and vetting the entries to create a definitive directory of places whose style, ethos, and service set new standards for hospitality. This year’s dining destinations included the Cape Town establishment, serving…
Chefs with Compassion, a non-profit organisation that represents the collaborative efforts of five founding organisations and over 30 kitchen hubs, has reached a significant milestone. The organisation has…
Redberry Farm, situated in George, has been celebrated for one of its more unique features: a massive hedge maze. Great Gardens of the World recognised it as one of the most impressive and challenging of its kind, once again putting South Africa on the map. Before we begin, you should also check out the top things to do in George! Picture: Redberry Farm / Facebook The Redberry Farm Hedge Maze consists of seven stations, a 25-meter underground tunnel and features a giant strawberry with a lookout point, all to be found within the 10km pathways. The hedges are grown from over 30 000 Syzgium…
SA Harvest, a leading food rescue and hunger relief organisation in South Africa, is drawing attention to the critical role of logistics in reducing food waste and hunger.…
TANG is a sensory dining experience we simply cannot get enough of. TANG hits the mark on every count. Prime location, beautiful interiors, and above all, good food. And it’s by no accident; owner Nicky Van Der Walt and Group Executive Chef Vixa Kalenga spent months curating the space and developing the menu. The result? A dining experience like no other, which is quite the feat considering it’s located in the heart of Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront. https://youtu.be/TR4lPoMmMuc First impressions, they say, are the most important, and TANG makes a lasting, and impactful one. Water cascading down the walls at…
Being a purpose-led, 100% South African-owned company which keeps their company ethos at the heart of everything they do, Empact Group values and applauds their staff as a matter of…
Sipamandla Manqele, Founder of Local Village Foods, shares 7 tips to help single households create properly portioned, healthy and delicious meals without the waste… READ MORE: HACKED! Managing your food waste For many singletons living alone, or smaller households in general, cooking can result in quite a bit of wasted food – and hard earned money. According to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an estimated 10.3 million tonnes of edible food ends up being thrown away each year. Planning, prepping, portioning and packing in the best way can be quite tricky when it’s not for a big…
Sweet news from the Velvet Cake Co. bakery! The Velvet Cake Co. has just opened their new bakery outlet at Willow Park. You can expect scrumptious treats at…