• Calling all Bold women entrepreneurs! The globally renowned Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award opens for entries for the first time in South Africa. This year marks the first time that Veuve Clicquot is launching its globally renowned Bold Woman Award in South Africa. Entries are now open to successful South African women in business via a simple form on https://www.veuveclicquot.com/en-int/bwa-south-africa-edition. Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards Launched in 1972, the Bold Woman Award is the first and longest-running international award of its kind, with this year marking its 50th year of honouring the impact of female leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. South…

    Fakon is a meat-free imitation of bacon – we made ours using thin strips of carrot basted with smokey, umami flavours. Enjoy it in a BLT-style sandwich like we did, or use it in pasta, salads or alongside sunny side up eggs. Fakon BLT-style sandwich SERVES 4 | HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 40 min DAIRY-FREE | VEGETARIAN INGREDIENTS 2 carrots, peeled 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp honey To assemble 8 thick slices bread 3/4 cup mayonnaise 8 lettuce leaves 2 tomatoes, sliced METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180ºC. Line…

    StreetSmart SA has partnered with the online auction site, With Heart, to help raise funds for our country’s most vulnerable children, many of whom live on the streets. StreetSmart online auction: the withheart.co.za auction platform opens on Wednesday,  the 25th of May until Thursday, 2nd of June. All the proceeds go towards accredited organisations that work towards normalising the lives of children in need through education, skills training and family reunification programs. The auction lots to go under the hammer include sought after items and experiences to spoil-yourself or a loved one. With Father’s Day coming up on 19 June,…

    Campari citrus punch Bringing together citrus and spice to create the ultimate Campari citrus punch. The perfect for to feature at your next party. SERVES 8| HANDS-ON TIME 15 min| TOTAL TIME 15 min  INGREDIENTS 1 cup Campari 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice 2 cups freshly squeezed grapefruit juice  2 cups white wine  2 cups soda water  1 orange, sliced 1 lemon, sliced ½ grapefruit, sliced METHOD COMBINE all the ingredients together in a large punch bowl. ADD a generous amount of ice and garnish with the sliced citrus. SERVE the punch with a ladle to make it easy for your guests…

    Vegan mayo you say? Winning! We wanted to make a vegan mayo that was thick, luscious and creamy so that anyone can enjoy chips, sandwiches or even spoonfuls (we aren’t judging) of the stuff while still supporting their food preferences. To make homemade mayo, keep these points in mind: Eggs vs soy milk: One usually uses egg yolks to help emulsify the ingredients and create the thick consistency. In this recipe we used soy milk for our vegan mayo, and it turned out just as creamy and tasty as can be. Be sure to use soy milk, as we tested…