• 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.…

    Working from home can get a bit mundane, so spruce things up on a rainy day with these Stellenbosch coffee shops. Try roaming the quaint streets of an old town to make the most out of a workday. Here are five charming coffee shops that are wonderfully geared towards working – while having great coffee. 1. The Blue Crane and Butterfly What better place is there to get started on a rainy day than at a cafe with a name more suited to a children’s lullaby? Situated on Dorp Street, The Blue Crane and Butterfly serves one of the best cups…