Meal prepping for the week can save you time, money, and help you make healthier choices throughout the week. Here are some steps to help you get started with meal prepping: Plan your meals: Start by deciding what meals you want to prep for the week. Consider your schedule and choose recipes that are easy to make. Make a grocery list: Once you’ve decided on your meals, create a grocery list of all the ingredients you’ll need. This will help you stay organized and avoid forgetting anything. Set aside time to cook: Choose a day or time that works for…
South Africa is blessed when it comes to wine and is home to more than 20 different wine routes within its borders. From the cool west coast breezes…
The recent unveiling of top performers at the esteemed International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has once again re-affirmed that in the eyes of the world, South African brandy remains a pinnacle of excellence. Not only did local brandy-makers receive 18 medals at this year’s event – exactly half of those awarded to South African distilled spirits – they were also the only recipients of Gold. The South Africans were presented with awards across every category from whisky to gin, but it was South African Brandy that brought home the top honours. Of just 17 Gold medals awarded in the…
When it comes to eating healthy, it’s not just about what you eat, but also when you eat it. This is where eating seasonal produce has the best…
There are just two roads in and out of Franschhoek, a culinary treasure in the Winelands: Route 45 from Stellenbosch or Paarl, or via the Franschhoek Pass from Villiersdorp. The latter is far and away the prettier of the two. At the start of the pass, as you head out of the town, lies the picture-perfect La Petite Ferme with possibly the best views of the valley. There are several ways you can enjoy these views. La Petite Ferme is a boutique hotel with 10 well-appointed rooms where you can lay your head for the night – five Vineyard suites…
With load shedding in our midst and becoming part of our everyday-life, finding new ways to save has become automatic. Whether it’s doing laundry, occupying storage or buying…
Condé Nast Traveller has named a Cape Town eatery as one of the best new restaurants in the world. Emazulwini Restaurant at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront was included in the publication’s ‘2023 Hot List’. READ MORE: Contemporary South African design meets modern local culinary flavours The list is a curated collection of the world’s best new hotels, cruises, restaurants, cultural destinations and transportation projects, with researchers visiting and vetting the entries to create a definitive directory of places whose style, ethos, and service set new standards for hospitality. This year’s dining destinations included the Cape Town establishment, serving…
Chefs with Compassion, a non-profit organisation that represents the collaborative efforts of five founding organisations and over 30 kitchen hubs, has reached a significant milestone. The organisation has…
Redberry Farm, situated in George, has been celebrated for one of its more unique features: a massive hedge maze. Great Gardens of the World recognised it as one of the most impressive and challenging of its kind, once again putting South Africa on the map. Before we begin, you should also check out the top things to do in George! Picture: Redberry Farm / Facebook The Redberry Farm Hedge Maze consists of seven stations, a 25-meter underground tunnel and features a giant strawberry with a lookout point, all to be found within the 10km pathways. The hedges are grown from over 30 000 Syzgium…
SA Harvest, a leading food rescue and hunger relief organisation in South Africa, is drawing attention to the critical role of logistics in reducing food waste and hunger.…