My Ultimate Summer Sipping Guide
It’s time to slow down, and swop meetings, rush hour traffic and school runs for lazy days on the beach, braais and picnics. And, I
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It’s time to slow down, and swop meetings, rush hour traffic and school runs for lazy days on the beach, braais and picnics. And, I
We were desperately in need of a family getaway. Intuitively we knew we needed time in the bush, but with only a weekend to our
I love making and eating oats in the winter months, but somehow I just can’t stomach warm oats in the summer. If, like me, you
‘Wake up. It’s your turn’. It takes me a moment to remember where I am. It is only when the small campfire comes into focus
The word “tagine” refers to both a North African cooking pot with a conical lid, and the aromatic stew traditionally cooked in it. This North
One of my good friends has a saying: ‘Baking is science. But cooking is art’. If she’s right, and I’m pretty sure she is, I’m
‘Hold on tight – the first bit is going to be bumpy’, our skipper Nathan Pienaar shouted over the sound of crashing waves. You can
The colder weather is beckoning me to open some good Reds. I have five stellar reds you will want to drink this winter, and a
When Peet said we should go away for my birthday, my answer was ‘Yes please! And I know exactly where I want to go –
When life gives you lemons, you can do a whole lot more with them than just make lemonade. Lemons are the superwomen of fruit. From
‘Sasa!‘, says one of the friendliest faces I’ve ever seen, as he puts my suitcase in the taxi’s trunk. ‘Aah, the traffic is bad’, says
The kitchen is the place where our friends and family gather to share stories, emotions, litres of coffee and home-cooked meals. It truly is the
The new school year is here, and that means that stocking up on back-to-school supplies and planning for the new school year is on the
Safari Moon Luxury Lodge might be located in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, but it still offers guests the opportunity to experience nature first hand –
I have a feeling this Reindeer Bark is going to become a firm favourite in our home. It is wonderfully simple and festive, and takes
As much as I love a beautiful Christmas tree and table, I can no longer ignore the negative effect our traditional Christmas celebrations have on
Although I started my Christmas shopping early this year, Christmas has snuck up on me and I still need a few gifts. I’ve looked around
According to Catherine Jacoby, Marketing Manager at Toys R Us, there is an interesting toy trend this year. Parents and children are looking for stress-relieving
Whether you will be spending your summer vacation in the bush, on the beach or relaxing at your home, I have the perfect wine for
‘Getting rid of 1000 things’ is an interesting TED talk I recently stumbled upon. In this short motivational talk Liz Wright explains why she got
If the thought of swapping your deodorant or antiperspirant for an all-natural version makes you perspire – take a deep breath. A few years ago
I don’t know about you, but by the time we get to Wednesday my meal ideas and energy start drying up. This recipe was born
From sweet to savoury, pumpkin – in all its guises – is oh so versatile and delicious. This pumpkin soup is perfect for chilly weather.
‘Barbie‘ caught me completely off guard. Expecting a fluffy light weight commercial for Mattel, I was delighted to watch a clever satire that celebrates our
I love soup! Especially when it is mushroom soup and easy to make. This recipe is all of that and more. Once you have tried
When it comes to wine I am no connoisseur. I know too little about the multitude of factors that contribute to the perfect terroir or
Nestled deep in the Cedara Valley and only a short drive from the quaint villages of Howick and Hilton, Little Fields Country House and Cottages
5 Easy Eco-friendly swaps for your bathroom If you are wanting to take a few steps to a more sustainable home and lifestyle, your bathroom
One of my favourite winter dishes, well actually I will eat it in the middle of a heatwave as well, is Butter Chicken. So you
With its high walls and electric fences, Johannesburg has thousands of open-air canvases for graffiti artists to share their work.
Eelco Meyjes is not only an art-lover, but also an avid cyclist. On his many rides through the city, he started noticing some impressive graffiti and street-art. As time passed, he realized that Johannesburg’s graffiti and street art needed someone to string them together and make a huge street art gallery of them. And he was the perfect guy for the job. So, in January 2019, with more than 800 graffiti walls in his memory-map and his trusty e-bike, Eelco started Graffiti Coffee Rides. These rides’ popularity has grown since then, and large numbers or cyclists now join the once-a-month graffiti tours. And now two years later you can enjoy this street art gallery from the comfort of a Safari vehicle
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Yes, toothpaste now comes in tablet form. No more squeezing or complex tube origami to get the last smear of paste out. Toothpaste tablets are
I love sleeping in a tent – I always feel that much closer to nature between canvas walls. But sometimes just the thought of struggling
Work-life balance, that delicate state of equilibrium between the demands of one’s career and one’s personal life, has always been a little tricky for me.
All I will say about these Easter treats are – they are easy to make and super moreish. Oh, and the colour! I just love
Easter is one of my favourite times of the year. Personally it is a time to think about God’s goodness and grace as well as
These chocolate nests are so cute and easy to make. And kids and adults alike will love them. What I also love about this recipe
We recently had the opportunity to attend one of Capito!’s popular Wine Dinners. Their food and wine pairing evenings have become somewhat of a culinary
While most jetliners spend their last days in a scrapyard, one lucky 737 is enjoying an exciting post-retirement career. BIL, the Boeing (registration ZS-BIL), travelled
I absolutely adore this cake. What I love the most about this cake, except for the nuttiness of the poppy seeds, is it’s not overly
Nothing says romance like a cold glass of bubbly. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I have rounded up some of the best (and my
Alēia is one of Pretoria’s latest fine dining spots and a must when in the Jacaranda City. Run by Executive Chef Ramon Gouws, director of
Back-to-school means packing lunch boxes. Honestly I find the daily grind of packing a lunch box challenging at the best of times but trying to
Store bought, individually wrapped granola bars may be tasty, but making your own is a healthier and more environmentally conscious option. Making your own granola
I have wanted to visit this beautiful city with its ornate nineteenth century architecture, elegantly decorated thermal baths, and wide boulevards for many years now.
Wondering what to do with that piece of leftover fruitcake? These fruitcake truffles are decadent and delicious, and oh so easy to make. They are
I just love chocolate truffles! They are decadent, delicious and easy to make. And they make for thoughtful and special gifts. Being a lover of
What would Christmas be without home-baked cookies? I just love these Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer cookies. They are super cute and much easier to make
If you are looking for some great wines for the festive season look no further. These wines are perfect for all your festive and summer
Each year I promise myself that this year I will start doing my Christmas shopping earlier, and each year I leave it just that little
Toys end up in landfills and incinerators each year as kids outgrow their once prized items. I was shocked to read that a whopping 80 percent
The count down to Christmas, and the growing excitement with each passing day, is one of my favourite things about the Christmas season. And nothing
A mammogram is special x-ray to detect lumps in the breast. CANSA recommends women from the age of 40 go for an annual mammogram. And women 55
Death is one of the most difficult subjects to breach with young children. Yet it is an inescapable part of life, and one our children
It’s summer and strawberry season which can only mean one thing – time for Strawberry ice cream! Think you’ve tasted good strawberry ice cream before?
When we started planning our Namaqua flower trip someone said, ‘You have to visit the Bidouw Valley – it’s the perfect place to see the
I absolutely love these cookies! They are super easy and very tasty. With the added benefit of being healthier than your average cookie because you
If a big black rubbish bag is a birthday party essential, then it might be time to rethink how you celebrate your kids’ birthdays. Planning
Anybody who knows me will know that I am passionate about my country and her people. I do everything I can to promote and support
With Amelie turning three in two months time, we thought it was time to revamp her nursery into a toddler’s bedroom. On the one hand
If you are wanting to include more plant-based meals into your everyday cooking, this recipe is a great place to start. It is wholesome, easy
This is the perfect plant-based sweet treat. This fudge is creamy, fudgy and utterly delicious. What makes it even better is that it is naturally
I am a seasonal eater. As soon as the cold weather sets in all I want to eat is stews and soups. If, like me,
Peet and I were desperately in need of a break from our everyday routine, so we dropped Amélie off at granny’s house, picked up a
I have heard of Dal before, but this was my first time cooking and eating a dal, and I am hooked. Dal is essentially an
‘Life is hard’, Scott Peck wrote in his book, The road less traveled. In my attempt to declutter my life I have come to realized
With the cooler temperatures creeping in, autumn is beckoning me to open some good Reds. I have four stellar reds for Autumn, and a beautiful
As you drive through the gates of Palmietvlei, an export blueberry and pear farm and home to Riverstone’s CouplesPod, you immediately feel the peaceful atmosphere
The dramatic peaks of the Hawequa Mountains form the backdrop to this secluded mountain cottage just outside Wellington. Many times, you arrive at accommodation that
After watching that magical dance between Vianne and the handsome gypsy in the movie Chocolat, I seriously pondered becoming a gypsy for some time. Our
For any coffee lover it is important to locate a destination’s good coffee shops (if there are any) as soon as you arrive. Luckily in
If beautiful beaches, warm tropical waters, and dreamy sunset dhow trips sound like your perfect holiday destination, then Lamu Island should be on your bucket
Let me introduce you to one of the best eco-friendly swaps you can make – the shampoo bar! Shampoo bars are a solid form of
I truly believe that teaching our children to take responsibility for our planet’s well being is one of the most important tasks we as parents
As we turned into The Old Mushroom Farm it started raining ever so lightly and a blanket of mist covered the property (exactly the weather
Be present It has been a long year and most of us can’t wait to disconnect. And although it is important to take some time
Christmas is synonym with cookies. And nothing beats home-baked cookies. These Smarties cookies make for a great sweet treat with a cup of coffee, and
I have been giving this gourmet rocky road as gifts for many years and it is a winner every time. It delicious and easy to
I love having beautifully wrapped gifts under our Christmas tree, but I hate the mound of waste we end up throwing in the bin. So,
If like me, you are a little behind with your Christmas shopping and you are starting to feel a little anxious and overwhelmed – this
I am a hopeless romantic when it comes to Christmas. I love giving friends and family gifts. I especially enjoy buying gifts for kids. But
We recently had the privilege of celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary at the beautiful Mount Grace Hotel and Spa. Nestled on a hill with sweeping
Being passionate about our planet makes traveling a little tricky sometimes, as the travel industry seems to be addicted to single-use plastic. One way of
This Friday it is National Braai day and more importantly Heritage day. On the 24th of September we as South Africans celebrate the cultural wealth
One of my fondest travel memories was sitting down to bowl of gnocchi after a wonderful day exploring the charming Italian town of Sorrento. It
I love this coconut ice cream! It is easy to make and pairs well with almost any baked pudding. If you don’t like the taste
I was shocked to learn that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. In the USA alone, the average
In the last ten years I have visited many cities. Thinking back to these visits I realize there are so many cities I love for
This is literally the easiest and quickest curry I have ever made…and it is delicious. You will need: 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions minced/grated/chopped
I have hesitated for a long time whether to share this part of my story, because it is just that – my story. So, what
If like us, the latest alcohol ban caught you off guard and the cold weather has got you craving a hot glass of Glühwein then
These cookies are a delicious and healthy snack you can keep in your fridge or freezer. They should keep in the freezer for a month
These almond butter cookies are crumbly and delicious. They are perfect for a quick Saturday morning bake. Put the kettle on – you’ll will want
I recently read an article that recommends you replace your synthetic kitchen sponge every week to avoid spreading harmful bacteria growing in the pores of
I have had the opportunity to drink wine from many other countries, but as far as I am concerned no other country’s wine comes close
These bite sized treats are not only vegan and super easy to make, but also something fun to make with the kids. You will need:
Although making your own cleaning products might be a little more time consuming than simply going to the store, it is worth the extra effort.
Aquafaba – this blows my mind! A few years ago, some genius discovered that the water (brine) from a can of chickpeas acted pretty much
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or spread made from chickpeas, and I absolutely adore it! I tried my hand at making my own for
When you read the ingredients to this recipe you most likely will think ‘no way’. This can’t work! It’s just to weird. But I promise
The third wave of covid 19 is upon us. Many of us have either contracted the virus, have had to self-isolate or have someone close
