• Blood pressure is something we often overlook until it becomes a problem. But how do you know if your blood pressure is creeping into high territory, and what can you do about it naturally? Here’s how you can recognize the signs and some simple lifestyle changes that can help manage your blood pressure—but remember, these tips should complement, not replace, any medication or advice from your doctor. What are the signs of high blood pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often goes unnoticed because it doesn’t always have obvious symptoms. That’s why it’s known as the “silent killer.”…

    Commemorate World Paella Day with our mouth-watering seafood paella, served in fragrant saffron rice. A true treat that’s sure to satisfy your cravings! Recipe and styling by Robyn Timson Moss Photograph by Dylan Swart ALSO SEE: Roast vegetable and chorizo paella https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/roast-vegetable-chorizo-paella

    We’ve all been there: ready for a relaxed braai, but the only wood available is frustratingly wet. Don’t panic. Braaiing with damp wood is tricky, but it’s not impossible. With a few smart hacks and a little patience, you can still turn those coals into a roaring fire. Here’s how to turn wet wood woes into a successful braai. The secret ingredient: Sugar Yes, you read that right. The same sugar you put in your coffee can help your braai get going. Here’s why it works: plain white sugar burns at a high temperature. When sprinkled over the wet wood…

    Multi-award-winning wine writer Malu Lambert makes the case for a world very much still enamoured with the juice of the vine… The question I am most asked by muggles (aka non-wine industry people) – is how I came to write about wine? To them, it seems an arcane, mysterious way to make a living. Wine, I tell them, generally over the rim of a Gabriel glass, is everything.   It’s the world distilled. Wine is the tangible essence of the civilised world. Wine is history. Its production spans millennia. Studying this year for the WSET Diploma qualification underscored this notion…

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