• We believe that better choices do not mean compromising on taste. And now it’s official: two more of our Fry’s Flexi Range products have been recognised as gold standard by the Food & Home Product Awards.  In 2025, both the Fry’s Smash Burger and Fry’s Spiced No-Chick’n Pieces took home Gold Awards. These join their Southern Fried Strips, which won Gold in 2024. That means three out of the eight products in their new Flexi Range are now officially award-winners!   The Smash Burger – A plant-based classic  If you’ve been searching for the best plant-based burger in South Africa, the…

    Soft, pillowy gnocchi meets bold, fragrant flavours in this elegant Italian‑inspired dish. Home‑made gnocchi, made from freshly boiled potatoes, flour, eggs and butter, is rolled into bite‑sized pieces and cooked until just floating – tender and light. The sauce brings together a luxurious browned butter base, where fresh sage leaves, bright chilli and umami‑rich anchovy meld together in a few quick moments to form a silky coating. Toss the gnocchi in this aromatic butter sauce, then finish with a shower of freshly grated Parmesan. The result is simple yet indulgent: rustic comfort with a spicy, savoury twist. Perfect for a…

    If you’re an avid baker or just love a good egg dish for breakkie, you might be wondering whether farm-fresh eggs are actually better than store-bought ones. While there are clear differences between the two, there’s no wrong purchase, just personal preference. We’ve rounded up the ultimate comparison, so let’s get cracking! What came first: The farm or the store Farm or store: it sounds like the classic chicken-and-egg question. But when it comes to eggs, not all cartons are created equal. Farm-fresh and store-bought may look similar on the outside, but crack them open and you’ll start to notice…

    As the sunny days has arrived, your garden will be springing into bloom. Together with the lovely vibrant colours come unwanted garden guests. The best time to tackle weeds is now. Weeds first begin to rear their heads in spring, before they have fully matured. This makes spring the ideal time to start seeding, mowing and fertilising – in that order. Preventing weeds early in the season will save you more pain in the summer. Here are some tips from GARDENA on the best ways to remove weed and the efficient tools available for these tasks: 1. Traditional Hand pulling…