“As a generally creative person, I think it’s so great that ‘craft’ is trending again. I plan to spend a good part of my December break sewing, painting and creating. What better place to start, then, with the latest craft trend of creating alternate Christmas trees from upcycled elements or anything you have at home.” – Samantha Lewis Space-saving wooden board What you need: A wooden palette or planks, a long piece of string, crocheted stars, thumb tacks, a few Christmas baubles, pine cones and any other accessories you can find. Use the thumb tacks to shape the string into…
Salad cups These salad cups are quick and easy, perfect as a light lunch or snack! PREP TIME 15 minutes | COOK TIME 10 minutes | SERVES 4 …
Iced green tea & cucumber sipper Summer is here! Start off with this refreshing Iced green tea & cucumber sipper drink. PREP TIME 5 min + refrigeration | MAKES 1 litre INGREDIENTS 2 green tea bags 1 tbsp honey Crushed ice ½ cup cucumber juice 1 tbsp lime juice ½ cup mint leaves 1 mini cucumber, sliced into ribbons ½ pink lady apple, thinly sliced METHOD PLACE tea bags and 3 ½ cups boiling water in a heatproof jug and brew for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. STIR in honey until dissolved. Refrigerate the tea until chilled. WHEN…
Spiced chocolate cheesecake with Christmas-cake crust Spiced chocolate cheesecake with Christmas-cake crust is a festive spin on a classic favourite. COOK TIME 1 hour | SERVES 12 …
Locals and visitors in search of delectable food and wine, suitable for all tastes and budgets, can make the most of the summer holidays in one easy-to-reach destination, Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West. The 322-year-old estate, which recently won the Wine Tourism Services category in the 2023 Best of Wine Tourism Awards, is set in a lush, biodiverse landscape. its variety and quality of produce, supported by specialist producers, enable it to offer hyper-seasonal menus complemented by award-winning estate wines. Vergelegen’s magnificent gardens, historic trees and heritage buildings also make it the ideal setting for hosting gourmet food and…
According to Mail & Guardian, roughly 45% of South Africa’s food supply ends up lost or wasted. This is a staggering statistic considering that such a high percentage…
Lights, popcorn, action! Movie nights are the perfect excuse to sit back, relax, and enjoy some snacks. At Rietvlei View Country Estate in Pretoria you can book a movie night for two under the stars for only R149 – a 63% saving! The next movie night is on the 16th of December, so be sure to book before then. Nope will be screening – a fun flick for horror fans from the director of Get Out and Us. Bring some cosy blankets and comfy cushions to set up your picnic and enjoy the sunset. https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/johannesburg/vouchers/an-outdoor-movie-night-for-2/ Refreshments are allowed, so take a look at some…
Frozen berry yogurt Tasty berry frozen yoghurt, the perfect summer dessert! TOTAL TIME 15 minutes + cooling & refrigeration | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 110 g caster sugar…
Are you tired of the consumerism and waste of the festive season and hoping to have a more sustainable Christmas this year? Here are some great options for eco-friendly decor that will still make your home feel festive. Just remember, an important aspect of sustainability is reusing what you’ve already got, not replacing it with ‘more eco-friendly’ options. The most eco-friendly thing that you can do is only purchase what is really necessary, and rather try and be as creative as possible with whatever’s in your house. Salt dough ornaments Salt dough ornaments look great and they are a super…
It’s heading towards that wonderful time of the year again, where festive cheer starts to fill the air and the spirit of generosity and community is ignited. The…