In 2013, the United Nations declared the 20th of March International Day of Happiness. Numerous studies have shown that happiness is a vital human necessity, one that allows us to live with joy, contentment and satisfaction. Happiness is beneficial to our health, it improves social skills and makes us more productive. Courvoisier, the World’s most-awarded cognac, has a long legacy of celebrating joie de vivre, the joy of living, in recognition of this essential factor of well-being. According to the World Happiness Report for 2022, South Africa ranks 91/146 countries. The most remarkable change was noted during COVID-19 with the…
3-ingredient brown onion soup bread Let’s get baking! Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread. Try this easy 3 ingredient recipe for the heartiest brown onion soup…
Villiera Wine Estate’s popularity along the Cape Wine Route can be attributed, among other things, to its award-winning distinctive wines, hop-on, hop-off tasting excursions, and the Fizzytherapy Festival. Next time you visit Stellenbosch, spend time at this family-owned wine farm where you can enjoy a variety of award-winning wines and take a tour or the estate’s private wildlife sanctuary. While you’re in town, enjoy a beauty treatment super special for R99. Get it here. Villiera Wines creates sparkling wines such as the Cape and Brut Classique ranges, red, white and reserve wines. The farm celebrates 40 years this year and…
Calling all vegans, ketoers, banters and the hungry. If it’s not already, Kanéla Café is about to become your new local favourite for all your plant-based and taste-bud…
Oatmeal is a classic breakfast food prepared by boiling oats in milk or water. A bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit is very good for our health. But did you know that you can drink oatmeal, too? Oatmeal water is the latest craze in the wellness community. The idea of oatmeal water may not appear to be very appetizing, but the drink has multiple health benefits, and when consumed on an empty stomach, boast the best results. All about water filters highlights the following oatmeal water benefits: Weight loss One of the most common reasons why people are drinking oatmeal…
Goat’s curd with berries and milk crumb This beautifully understated dessert shows how good simple things can be. PREP TIME 15 minutes | TOTAL TIME 35 minutes + refrigeration…
Cake pops Looking for a fun party treat to serve at your next birthday or festive occasion? Try these cheerful cake pops! INGREDIENTS Store-bought or homemade sponge cake (any flavour of your choosing) Store-bought or homemade icing (any flavour of your choosing) 2 bars of white chocolate (if you’re planning to colour the chocolate) Food colouring (optional) Sprinkles of your choice Cake pop sticks or skewers METHOD Break the cooled cake into a bowl, until it resembles rough breadcrumb like constancy. Add some of the icing and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand – the mixture must not…
In the West, coffee and wine have conquered the beverage industry. But in the East, it is tea that holds the highest esteem in the day-to-day rituals of…
Boschendal is preparing to celebrate the bountiful harvest of its sustainable and regenerative farm at this year’s Harvest Festival, taking place from March 31st to April 2nd. The weekend festival will feature delicious flavours, mouth-watering food, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and more, providing guests with an unforgettable opportunity to experience the farm life their way at one of South Africa’s most iconic and historic farms. Tamara Patel, Chief Marketing Officer at Boschendal, says: “Boschendal offers guests a unique chance to enjoy an authentic, natural experience of a real, working farm. Thanks to the pioneering work of our team and our…
Johnny Hexburg‘s comprehensive collection of proudly South African artisanal chilli sauces has grown from a simple evolution of a local farmers market’s not-so-hot hot sauce offering in 2016…