• Ignite the sweet tooths of your friends and family this holiday season with these scrumptious sweet treats that are both wholesome and delicious. Gracious Bakers make genuinely nutritious, allergen-free, accessible and affordable products while promoting environmental sustainability and community support. It is their commitment to you to ensure that their ingredients are free from GMOs, allergens and unnecessary additives, creating clean, wholesome food in a 100% gluten-free facility. They wholeheartedly believe that feeling well starts by fuelling well and are a testament to this philosophy,inviting everyone to enjoy healthy, delicious food made with love and care. Prices vary per product. …

    Summer days call for sunshine, good vibes and alfresco feasts. But there’s nothing worse than warm drinks and soggy salads cramping your style. Keep your cool with these no-sweat hacks to stay frosty all season long! Ice, ice baby! Invest in reusable ice packs or DIY your own by freezing water in resealable bags or sturdy containers. Pro tip: Add salt to the water — it lowers the freezing point, keeping your ice icy for longer. Frozen layers Freeze water bottles or juice pouches to double as ice packs. Stack them strategically in your cooler — they’ll keep everything chilled…

    There’s something undeniably comforting about a pâté that’s smooth, rich, and served with crisp, warm toast. It’s the kind of dish that brings people together, whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply enjoying a quiet moment. Perfect for the season, this festive chicken liver and sage pâté with toast promises to become a timeless favourite at your table. Make your chicken liver pâté up to 2 days before and store, covered with cling film, in the fridge. ALSO SEE: Show-stopping stars and floating berries trifle Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi  Photograph by Dylan Swart 

    This festive season, the kitchen heats up as Celebrity MasterChef South Africa debuts on SABC 3. The six-part series brings together 12 well-known South African celebrities to compete in a culinary showdown like no other. With a whopping R1 million at stake and no Instagram stories allowed, it’s guaranteed to be messy, dramatic and utterly unmissable! Cooking for a cause Celebrity MasterChef isn’t just about who can whip up the tastiest dishes — it’s about heart. Each celebrity is cooking to make Christmas brighter for their chosen charity. The winner will split the R1 million prize, donating R500 000 to…