After a good couple of shady months, hibernating underneath blankets and always having the fireplace going, it’s time for a welcomed change. The birds are chirping slightly earlier, the sun is peaking through our curtains and the fresh scent of the garden blossoms are all screaming that ‘spring has sprung’. There’s nothing like vibrant colours, enriching textures and patterns to get the heart pumping. Bringing the outside in is what the season is all about, and with these simple spring decor trends, giving your home a little spring makeover is as easy as going for a stroll outside. 1. A…
Exotically vibrant and warmly expressive, Le Creuset introduces the Cayenne Collection in fiery red. Named after the nutritious and spicy cayenne pepper, Cayenne’s mesmerising red-orange hue radiates beauty…
The Wonderbag is up for yet another accolade; the Food Planet Prize rewards excellence in environmental-based food innovation. South Africa (14 September 2022) – Wonderbag, a South-African-based startup founded by social entrepreneur Sarah Collins, has developed a simple yet pioneering cooking tool that continues to cook food which has been brought to boil by conventional methods. It was created to combat the risks of open-fire cooking in South Africa and Africa as a whole. The Wonderbag is a non-electric portable slow-cooker that requires less fuel and reduces exposure to active fires. Thus reducing the risk of shack fires and general smoke…
Feast on Cape Town’s best home pizza kit Nothing quite brings people together like pizza. What better way to do this than in the comfort of your own…
Gluten-free muesli bars We’ve put together these gluten-free muesli bars for when you’re next looking for a guilt-free treat! MAKES 10| HANDS-ON TIME 15 min|TOTAL TIME 1 hour | Gluten-free INGREDIENTS 100 grams butter, chopped ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tbsp honey 2 cups rolled oats ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots ⅓ cup desiccated coconut ¼ cup sunflower seeds 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds ½ tsp ground cinnamon METHOD PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. GREASE a deep 20cm square cake pan; line base and sides with baking paper, extending the paper 2cm above the edge. STIR butter,…
Ideas for organising your kitchen If you’ve resolved to get your kitchen organised, we’ve got some great inspiration! More like organising your kitchen: 6 Top tips for a brilliantly…
RIO LARGO Olive oil boasts fragrant fruity flavours The name RIO LARGO means “wide river”; an apt name for an estate bordering the Breede River in the Western Cape of South Africa. This is desert country with alluvial soils, hot days, cool nights and water on demand to cultivate quality fruit for premium extra virgin olive oil. RIO LARGO olive oil is a balance of flavours blended from choice Italian-style cultivars, Frantoio, Coratina, Leccino and FS 17, which together make an award winning combination. Beautifully fresh and fragrant with a delicious fruity, slightly bitter and pungent flavour. The SA Olive…
How to make floral ice cubes IT’S SPRING!! Floral ice cubes are an easy and impactful way to beautify drinks or ice buckets. Here’s how to do it.…
Glorious, gorgeous Grootbos Effortlessly tucked away between mountain, sea and forest, Grootbos Nature Reserve is the epitome of luxury and relaxation. With numerous awards and accolades, it’s easy to see why Grootbos was voted as the best hotel in South Africa for 2022. The award winning, 5-star luxury eco-reserve has everything that a dream holiday is made of, namely mountain, sea and forest. Unobtrusive to the environment around it and built with an innate respect for the land, Grootbos is the epitome of the awe-striking Western Cape nature at its best. First impressions The magic of Grootbos began for me…
How to make Rooibos chai sugar body scrub Here is a home-made Rooibos chai sugar body scrub treats for the wonderful women in your life…the perfect gift of selfceare…