• Love a latte? Expert Annie Deadman shares her advice on how to make your favourite brew work for you. “I expect you’re reading this with a little trepidation. Perhaps you’re thinking I’m going to suggest we beat ourselves with the holistic stick and stop our caffeine intake in its tracks. How could I? [slurps coffee], that’s unnecessary. and cruel! Remember our pledge to improve the quality of the blood running through our veins? We aim to do this by exercising and eating mainly nourishing whole foods punctuated by moderate amounts of what we fancy. Well, the same applies to caffeine.…

    The Mediterranean style of eating is back in vogue – if we can say that about a diet. This healthy lifestyle incorporates the basics of nutritious, moderate eating – with a splash of flavourful olive oil and even a glass of red wine – among other elements that characterise the traditional culinary customs of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Delicious and simple to follow, the Med diet is said to have considerable health benefits too. This one-pan Mediterranean-style tomato and trout bake with asparagus and green olives recipe is the perfect way to kick-start healthier habits and celebrate this wholesome…

    A twist on poutine (the classic French-Canadian dish of fries with cheese curds and gravy), loaded fries are trending on social media and restaurant menus – and we can see why! There’s nothing more indulgent than fries with a cheesy sauce and crispy bacon. ALSO SEE: Crispy Sweet-Potato Fries with 1000 Island Dip Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Assisted by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart

    Good mornings start with a bowl of creamy oatmeal! Delicious, cosy, and oh-so-satisfying, it’s the ultimate breakfast to keep you warm and energised. ALSO SEE: Quick and easy breakfast…

    A beloved doughnut shop in Cape Town has announced it’s closing its doors. Grumpy & Runt is the brainchild of Johke Steenkamps and Carla Gontier. It specialises in making artisanal doughnuts, homemade deli sandwiches and a selection of vegan options. The duo announced on social media that although they intended to trade throughout June, the establishment experienced its ‘worst ongoing production battle to date’, forcing them to close their doors immediately. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grumpy & Runt (@grumpyandrunt) ‘Unfortunately, we are no longer in the position to keep our doors open anymore.…