• These Crispy fried mushrooms are the new kids on the block! Tender mushroom strips fried to golden crunchy perfection and slathered in a glossy spicy sauce. Holy moly, am I the only one salivating right now? These crispy fried mushrooms are the ultimate comfort food and are just as good as fried chicken. BONUS: they can easily be made vegan! Perfect to serve as a pre-dinner snack, at movie nights or even in tacos or salads, these crispy fried mushrooms are everything you’ve been searching for. SERVES 4 / PREP TIME 20 min / COOK TIME 15 min INGREDIENTS  5…

    10 things you need to know about MasterChef SA season 4 1. It’s a shift from the traditional reality TV broadcast mode From Monday 28 February, MasterChef SA season 4 will be broadcast four times a week (Mon-Thu) – a move away from the traditional reality TV model of broadcasting an episode a week. This is a first for a local reality show. 2. … but the format is the perfect MasterChef recipe you know and love As an international show with a detailed series bible that needs to be followed religiously,MasterChef SA will work in the same way as…

    Author and speaker, Nicky Rowbotham is a woman on a mission. Her aim? To help people create an amazing flow of energy that allows them to live their best lives. And I am happy to report that she is fulfilling this mission and a whole lot more! Her book, 7 Steps to Finding Flow is not just another self-help book. Instead, it helps to “flip the script on stress” while imparting must-have knowledge that everyone can benefit from. How do I know this? Because it helped me to step back and take note of the things that were causing me…

    “I’m tired of eating food and feeling guilty about it, for me it’s about being able to enjoy a slice of cake or pudding knowing that all the ingredients have a healthy function that my body will benefit from. ” In her recently published cookbook A Healthier Family for Life, expatriate Donna Crous encourages readers to challenge what goes into our food, where our produce comes from and what goes into growing it . She focuses on how real food and natural ingredients can still create colourful, exciting meals that, as well as satiate and offer proper nutrition, also evoke happiness…

    Filled with cutesy notes, boxes of chocolates, red roses and heart-holding teddies, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to go the extra mile to show the people you love just how much they mean to you. Although it typically acknowledges romantic love, I believe Valentine’s Day is a day for everyone: to celebrate self-love and love for family, friends and pets is equally as important! Whichever boat you’re in, I’ve rounded up 5 delicious cocktails for you to whip up and shower the people that mean the most to you with love. Each made with a different kind of booze (rosé,…