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Pink peppercorn and white-chocolate biscotti

Published on October 12, 2016

Adding traditionally savoury seasoning to sweet treats is bang on trend at the moment. Plus, you can never go wrong with white chocolate and biscotti.

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The best in braai

Published on October 6, 2016

The sun is shining, it’s lunchtime, the beers are chilled... What’s next? Light the braai! Before we head into full-blown chop season, let’s do a quick recap on the different types of braais out there – because there’s more than one way to grill your boerie.

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9 places to eat green this World Vegetarian Day

Published on October 1, 2016

Move over, meat-free Monday! How about a meat-free month to mark World Vegetarian Day (which is today, by the way!)… To help you on your green journey, we searched across the country for some of the best spots to tuck into a delicious veggie meal. By Roxy Greeff CAPE TOWN 1. Plant  Plant is a […]

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Strawberry Festival at Redberry Farm

Published on September 30, 2016

What would the lead up to summer be without a day spent picking some strawberries? Take a drive out to the Strawberry Festival this weekend. The programme is filled with live music, including the headline act Jesse Glegg, kids’ activities, wine and craft-beer pairings and sporting events. Algoa FM will be broadcasting live from the […]

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Cooking for one

Published on September 30, 2016

Okay, so I know for a fact that many people suffer from this same problem. When you live alone, cooking for one can sometimes be a huge pain in backside. Right? Right.  It’s not like I don’t enjoy whipping together creative, healthy and delicious dishes, because I do. But there are those nights when you […]

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Build your own infused tea

Published on September 14, 2016

Indulge in the age-old ceremony of tea-making by using these building blocks to create an indulgent beverage that is just perfect for you. Cinnamon sticks Use a cinnamon stick to stir your masala-spiced chai made from cardamom, peppercorns, fennel seeds, brown sugar, ginger and a pinch of salt simmered in some milk. Orange slices Do […]

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Party time

Published on September 12, 2016

Our guide for a kids party The sun is shining, the weather is sweet… and so are these amazing treats and ideas that will make for an unforgettable kids’ party. The decor Now that summer is well on its way, you can host your kid’s party outdoors things can get messy without any worry. Find a […]

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Coconut, peanut butter and nougat snack balls

Published on August 29, 2016

These bites of goodness are a perfect ensemble of some of our favourite ingredients.

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Know your pantry: Feeling nutty

Published on August 17, 2016

There’s more to them than nut butter. Get baking, cooking and snacking with these yummy kernels.

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Q&A with Lucia Mthiyane

Published on August 4, 2016

She used to light up our TV screens on the popular Mzansi soapies Muvhango and Rhythm City, but these days, Lucia is heating up the kitchen as the official chef of White Star maize meal. So why did the actress make the switch from soaps to soup? ‘I decided to take a break from acting […]

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