There are many struggles we encounter when doing last minute holiday shopping. From standing in queues that seem to be never-ending to struggling to find certain items in stock or simply forgetting to buy ingredients for our meal plan. In order to make your shopping experience hassle-free, here are a few tips to bear in mind: Have a budget and stick to it It’s normal to want to go on a shopping spree around this time. An effective way to make your shopping a ‘breeze’ is to plan ahead. Put together a plan of action before you go out shopping,…
Everyone loves a good G&T, but how well do you know your gin? The definition of gin isn’t as straightforward as you might think Unlike many other types…
Cherry and blue cheese pies are rich little golden bites. Blue cheese is known for its creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture, which is perfect with sweet and sharp cherries. Serve these unique little pies for brunch, tea, or whenever you’d like them!
The much-anticipated Carrol Boyes Charity Open Day has grown into the home-ware brand’s biggest event of the year! It’s a not-to-be missed opportunity to buy your favourite Carrol…
The perfect recipe for an on-the-go breakfast! We used Jungle Oats Cinnamon Granola Muesli to make these seeded date and granola energy breakfast bars.
Tullamore D.E.W. Tullamore D.E.W. celebrates the festive season with a classic gift pack, now available at leading retailers. This gift pack includes two Tullamore D.E.W. glasses and a…
Johannesburg high society will gather for one of the City of Gold’s premier lifestyle events on November 29 when Stellenbosch at Summer Place – presented by Sanlam Private Wealth – transforms the plush Gauteng venue into a stylish winelands rendezvous. At this luxurious event – a one-night showcase of some of South Africa’s finest wines, food and art – guests will have the exclusive opportunity to mingle with the country’s top winemakers and chefs. More than just a mere location, it is the Stellenbosch lifestyle that will be on show – for the eighth time. Stellenbosch, South Africa’s top wine…
What is Christmas without a wow-worthy roast as the centre-piece of the table? We’ve put together our list of spectacular Christmas roasts, worthy of being on your table…
Trifle, a traditional English dessert, and often enjoyed over the festive season, is a definite South African favourite on Christmas tables. Trifles are so easy to make and are a real crowd-pleaser! Below we share 10 trifle recipes your guests will love – from traditional trifle recipes to more modern trifles, this is the only trifle recipe collection you need this Christmas. Quick and easy Christmas trifle This panettone trifle is soaked in deliciously festive spirit and is our gift to busy cooks as it’s a cinch to make. Cheat’s tropical trifle The easiest dessert to quickly throw together for…
In September, Pictured Rocks (also known as Nordic Sails 2) was revealed as the much-anticipated Colour of the Year for 2018 and needless to say, the F&HE team…