Making home-made mayonnaise is a great way to use up any leftover egg yolks – and it’s super simple to do. Stored in a lidded jar, it will last about a week in the fridge. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
Perfect for quick and easy weeknight meals. Serve with a salad or greens of your choice. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart
A nurse and a fiery freedom fighter for the South African “renaissance”, Albertina Sisulu was the only woman to attend the first ever ANC Youth League conference in 1944 at her husband Walter’s side; later filling leading roles in the ANC and the Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW). She was among those in the front row of the Pretoria Women’s March on 9 August in 1956, with the likes of Helen Joseph, Sophie de Bruyn and Lilian Ngoyi – fellow icons who formed part of the 20 000-strong force who walked to the Union Buildings with a petition to…
We interview Jenny Morris, top South African chef, author, restaurateur, radio- and TV presenter, caterer, culinary tour guide and so much more! Read on to find out more…
Dubbed the “doyenne of the South African herb industry” by Get It Hartbeespoort, Margaret (also a qualified physiotherapist) was a “national treasure”, as her daughter, Sandy, describes her on the Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre website, margaretroberts.co.za. Flourishing not only from Margaret’s extensive knowledge and range of lavender, but also from over 50 years of her experience in natural healing and more than 40 titles published on herbs, natural healing and healthy living, the herbal centre is so much more than a mere nursery. It was designed to educate the public on herbs, medicinal foods and natural insecticides; the centre also…
This beer, for that dish So much beer, so little time. Here are some standout beers to try this August, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Boet…
Essentials magazine invites you on a beauty meander through Eastgate Shopping Centre to share in beauty advice from Franco International, Dior and Sorbet Nail Bar. Buy 1 ticket and get another one FREE for a limited time only! More info on the Essentials Beauty Meander: DATE: 16 August 2018 VENUE: Eastgate Shopping Centre, 43 Bradford Road, Bedfordview. Registration to take place at Mike’s Kitchen in the piazza area. (The closest parking to the tent is on the rooftop near entrance nine.) REGISTRATION: Registration starts from 5pm, and the Beauty Meander starts at 5h45pm COST: Buy 1 ticket for R250 and get a 2nd…
Following the overwhelming interest in the Cape Town Gin Route, which was launched last month, the Pepperclub Hotel & Spa is proud to introduce the Cape Town Gin…
Food enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn tricks of the culinary trade from some of the best local and international chefs at the upcoming Appetite Fest at Time Square South Africa in Menlyn Maine. The food and lifestyle festival sees a charismatic cast of culinary artistes venturing to Tshwane on 18 and 19 August 2018. Amongst them are Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston of MasterChef Australia fame, as well as top local chefs Siba Mtongana, Sarah Graham, Nti, J’ Something, Bertus Basson, Peter Tempelhoff, Chris Papayannes, Eric Bulpitt, Katlego Mlambo and Nathan Jacobs. According to Brett Hoppé,…
Food and fun enthusiasts can brace for something more than just good food and wine this August. Time Square South Africa in Menlyn Maine is bringing Tshwane the…




