• As the winter chill starts to set in, we’re all looking for comforting dishes packed with nutritious ingredients to keep seasonal colds and flus at bay. One fantastic way to amp up the flavour in your dishes while adding beneficial nutrients to your diet is by using B-well Canola & Olive Oil Blend – a tasty combination that combines the health credentials and versatility of canola oil with the delicious taste of carefully selected extra virgin olive oil. Cook it all with Ease One of the benefits of using the B-well Canola & Olive Oil Blend in your cooking is…

    Coke floats, milkshakes, toasted sandwiches, burgers and chips. These are the memories most associated with The Doll House, which stood for decades in Mouille Point on the beachfront. With a sign out front that read ‘South Africa’s Original Drive-In Restaurant’, this famous eatery at 129 Beach Road modelled its food and format off the American burger joint model. This is no surprise as the franchise was started by two Americans, Evan Wright and Layton Alridge, according to a newspaper clipping from the 1982 Weekend Argus. Daniel Reginald Wanberg opened The Cape Town Doll House in 1938 as the seventh branch in the…

    There’s something special about enjoying a cup of tea brewed from herbs you’ve grown yourself. Not only is it rewarding, but it also ensures you’re sipping on the freshest, most flavourful ingredients. Building your tea garden is simpler than you think—whether you have a spacious backyard or just a sunny windowsill. Follow these tips on growing your own tea garden: Choosing your herbs Start by selecting herbs that thrive in your climate and growing conditions. Here are a few popular choices for a tea garden: Pexels Chamomile Chamomile is a low-maintenance herb that does well in both full sun and…

    We unashamedly dub this as the best butter chicken ever! It’s one of our all-time favourite recipes to whip up when it’s chilly outside. ALSO SEE: Winter comforts: Try this Samp and Mutton Curry recipe Recipe by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart

    These savoury pies are filled with crispy bacon, hearty veggies, and a touch of herbs. The flaky crust complements the rich filling, creating a mouthwatering bite every time.…