• Brimming with imperishable charm, Cullinan, the quaint Edwardian village just east of Pretoria, has oodles to offer the weekend tourist. Cullinan is an easy 90-minute drive from Joburg and about 45 minutes from Pretoria. Take the N1 highway to Pietersburg. Continue past Pretoria until you see the R515 offramp – take it. Go through the tollgate towards Rayton/Cullinan. Then follow the signs to Cullinan. By Kate Turner EAT Sit down to a scrumptious meze graze at As Greek as it Gets. A popular evergreen with locals and visitors alike, remember to book ahead. Order the saganaki – that’s crumbed feta…

    Tomato carpaccio is a delicious vegetarian spin on a traditional meat appetiser. These juicy slices are seasoned beautifully and perfect with the sharp cheese. Bursting with colours and…

    ROSE PETAL SALT 20g red rose petals, 5ml rose essence, 100g Oryx Desert Salt Fine Mix and allow to mingle for at least 2 days in a sealed container for complete infusion. Remove lid, add another 50g salt as it’s a very wet mix. Allow to dry for 2 weeks. Season and enjoy. CELERY SALT (OLD-SCHOOL DROOL!) 60g roughly chopped celery, 100g Oryx Desert Salt Fine Mix and allow to mingle for at least 2 days in a sealed container for complete infusion. Remove lid and add another 50g salt as it’s a very wet mix. Allow to dry for…

    Oat and cranberry crunch cookies are great for satisfying a cookie craving and not overindulging on the sugar. These lovely biscuits are sweet but robust, full of hearty oats, seeds, and delicious dried cranberries.  Delicious with a glass of milk! If you’re craving something a tad more indulgent, triple chocolate almond cookies or ice-cream sandwich cookies are delicious options.