• With delicious and inspiring ways to serve SPAR Freshline’s range of fruit and veggies, sticking to those New Year resolutions has never been easier! Plus stand a chance to WIN a R1 000 SPAR voucher! Simply fill out the form below and answer an easy question (HINT: the answer is in the recipes). CHARGRILLED BRINJALS AND BUTTERNUT ON A BED OF HUMMUS Serves 4 EASY 1 hr 20 mins  WHAT YOU NEED 50g SPAR Freshline Coriander 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 250ml (1 cup) SPAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 SPAR Freshline Brinjals SPAR Himalayan Pink Salt and freshly…

    Bi-monthly Street Parties a #1OAK experience Forget the streets of Paris or Rome…Stellenbosch is where it is all happening this summer when the City of Oaks spills onto the pavements to share its vibrant street culture and jovial charm during its ever-popular Street Soirees. “Stellenbosch is not only the first (1) and foremost wine route of our country, it’s also fondly known as the City of Oaks with a plethora of one of a kind (or in short OAK) experiences for young and old. One such #1OAK offering is our bi-monthly street parties where a cosmopolitan crowd, charming country-style hospitality…

    We pay a visit to Darling’s Waylands Farm, where many of The delicious local dishes pay homage to Hildagonda Duckitt, the woman who wrote South Africa’s first cookbook. Written by Johan Liebenberg Photographs by Bruce Tuck Recipes by Michael and Lizette Duckitt The Duckitt family tree reads like a who’s who of the old Cape aristocracy. They are names one learnt about at school, names that have become intertwined with the Duckitts through marriage: the Melcks, the Smutses (ancestors of Jan Smuts, prime minister of South Africa) and the Cloetes of Alphen Farm. But the one I am most eager to…

    The benefits of fermented foods have been well known in many cultures, but only recently have fermented foods become mainstream. Here are 6 fermented foods you can add to your diet to ensure a healthy gut. SEE ALSO: How to make your own veggie yoghurt Why are fermented foods good for the gut? Fermentation occurs when food is chemically broken down by bacteria. Fermentation creates enzymes, vitamins, and probiotics. These help break down the food, which makes it easier to digest as well as allows for optimum absorption of nutrients. Here are 6 fermented foods for a healthy gut. 1.…

    With a combination of unique texture and a sweet, tart flavour, the ever-popular grape has endless uses. Think wine, jams, jellies, juice, vinegar and grape oil, as well as the perfect between-meal snack, thanks to its vitamin C and K. Try this recipe to incorporate the great grape into your everyday meals. Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart

    org (2012). The science behind superfoods: are they really super?: (EUFIC). Available at http://www.eufic.org/en/healthy-living/article/the-science-behind-superfoods-are-they-really-super. [Accessed 01 October 2017] The Nutrition Information Centr e of the University of Stellenbosch…