BBC Lifestyle will premiere the fourth season of South Africa’s reality baking series, “The Great South African Bake Off”, a show that features amateur bakers competing for the title of South Africa’s best baker. Casting for Season 4 is now open and the search for 12 of the country’s best amateur bakers has begun. If you are not familiar with the show, here’s a quick rundown: Twelve amateur bakers are selected from across the country to participate in the reality competition series. The bakers compete in weekly competitions for eight weeks until one is crowned “South Africa’s Best Amateur Baker.”…
While we are all eager to welcome the new year and write up our 2023 resolutions, remember that resolutions should be made to expand our world, not shrink our…
For South African consumers and businesses, fairness is the name of the game. Fairtrade Africa’s #BeFairRightNow campaign runs until the 6th of January 2023 and it has an important message for Mzansi: now now just doesn’t cut it when it comes to fairness. In terms of fair wages, worker dignity and environmental sustainability, right now is the name of the game. And it’s never been easier for consumers to choose fairness or for businesses to partner with Fairtrade Africa. Thapelo Mokoena, esteemed actor and wine producer recently added his voice to the campaign – encouraging South Africans to take the…
Pan-fried chicken breasts with avo, grapefruit and spring onion salad Chicken and salad is always a perfect lunch idea! TOTAL TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 2 – 4 …
A new year always inspires us to quit bad habits and declutter our homes. However, once we’re back at work and settled into old routines, our best intentions fall by the wayside. So how do we make decluttering a reality in 2023? Here are 11 simple tips to help you tackle your clutter in 2023: 1. Work Out Where It’s All Going Do this before you start. The satisfaction you feel when clutter leaves your house is huge, but the irritation you feel when you trip over boxes in the passage for a week is almost as powerful. Decide…
Harissa chicken bake with bulgur wheat topping Simply tasty dinner idea PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 1 hour 10 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1.8 kg…
Michele Mistry is the Ayurvedic Nutrition Consultant and Director of INDIKAAP Vegan Ayurveda. Michele studied Ayurvedic Nutrition and Marma Massage at an Ayush-accredited treatment and training facility in Kerala India. She became a Raj yoga facilitator with the Heartfulness Institute in 2004. As the owner of INDIKAAP Vegan Ayurveda, her intention is to inspire people to make life-affirming food choices, grounded in the time-honoured holistic health science of Ayurveda. She also brings greater awareness of Ayurveda through consultations, retreats and a range of hand-crafted food products that make an Ayurvedic lifestyle simple. What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word…
Taking a break from alcohol is always a good idea, and with so many alcohol-free alternatives on the shelves these days it’s become much easier. Whether you are…
Veggie patch pie A hearty vegetarian meal. PREP TIME 30 minutes | TOTAL TIME 1 hour 45 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 300 g beetroot, peeled 500 g butternut, peeled ⅓ cup olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 100 g kale, leaves and stalks sliced thinly 2 ½ cups (625 ml) vegetable stock ¼ cup (70 g) tomato paste 400 g tin cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 cauliflower (1.5 kg), trimmed 1 cup (120 g) grated cheddar extra parsley, to serve METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 220°C. CUT…
Let’s make 2023 the year of self-care themed New Year’s resolutions. We’ve rounded up 4 relaxing deals to nurture the new you… Luxury experience for 2 in Groot…