• One of the most versatile items in your kitchen, vinegar has countless uses around the house. Of course, there are many different types of vinegars with varying recommended uses, and we would never suggest cleaning your oven with balsamic! Here are the many ways that you can use white or spirit vinegar around your home. For cleaning Perhaps one of its best-known uses outside of cooking, vinegar is great as a natural alternative to chemical cleaning products. Using a one-to-one vinegar and water solution will clean almost anything from your countertops to your oven, and even your floors. To kill…

    Paint your own napkins Forget plain ol’ white napkins on your festive table. Grab some paint brushes, paint and stencils and paint your own festive napkins. You can use any stencils that match your decor, from stars, to trees to a proudly South African protea. If you don’t have stencils, you can also make your own. Here’s how we did our DIY Christmas napkins. Make your own napkin rings We love the abundance of fresh herbs and flowers available over the festive season! Use a variety of fresh herbs and leaves to make your own napkin rings – here is…

    Pioneering Asian restaurants in Franschhoek – Ōku Asian Eatery and Yama Sushi Emporium – enter the summer season with fresh verve underscored by a greater focus on seasonality and new menus. Currently marking their second anniversary, the popular duo has become the Asian dining destinations in a Cape winelands town that is long famous as South Africa’s culinary capital. The restaurants both opened in 2020, in the wake of the global pandemic. At the time, they were unique to Franschhoek in their Asian offering. Ōku offers formal dining and is complemented by the casual style at neighbouring Yama. Now, chef proprietor…

    Cereal is a quick and convenient breakfast option, but what about the sugar content? A bowl of cereal here and there may not be an issue in moderation, however daily use could pose an issue if you’re starting your day with a sugar kick. Fear not, as BusinessTech has investigated the sugar content in some of South Africa’s favourite cereals to help you decide on the best breakfast option to start your day. The top two cereals to avoid or limit are Coco Pops and Strawberry pops with 33.1 grams of sugar per 100 grams. Instead, Weet-Bix Lite is the…

    It’s less than a month until Christmas, which means gift shopping for the holidays is already underway. If you’re stuck on ideas, check out these amazing gift ideas, perfect for spoiling all the foodies in your life! Extra Good Things (Cookbook) R595 at Loot What’s for Dessert? (Cookbook) R549 at Takealot The Spice Route R259 at Yuppie Chef Salt Selection R229 at Poetry Stores Chilli Oil R139 at Yuppie Chef Fern Print Apron R449 at Poetry Stores Gingham Oven Mitt R240 at Boschendal Mortar & Pestle R199 at Poetry Stores Parmesan Grater R350 at Babylonstoren Butter Crock R629 at Le…