What better way to fight off the winter blues than with something hot, spicy, and totally worth breaking your “mild only” rule for? August 19 is National Hot and Spicy Day – and frankly, we think it’s a celebration that deserves a proper fork in the air. Naturally, we couldn’t resist joining the flavour party […] More
Born in Alice, Eastern Cape, Nonkosi “Nonny” Vellem’s culinary journey began at The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, where she discovered her passion for pastry while working as a cleaner. She is now executive sous chef at Time Square, for banqueting – including hot, cold and pastry sections. “My journey into the culinary world […] More
As Women’s Day is celebrated in South Africa on August 9, it’s time to focus on optimum women’s health, with fresh mushrooms as wing women on issues from anti-ageing to better gut health. “Gender differences in health outcomes are well-documented, with women living longer but experiencing more chronic health conditions than men,” notes a 2024 […] More
Whisky continues to reign supreme in South Africa, with locals sipping their way through nearly 39 million litres each year, earning it the title of the country’s most-loved spirit. From the rich, warming embrace of a Boulevardier to the smooth, sophisticated finish of a Manhattan, there’s one secret ingredient that has consistently elevated whisky cocktails […] More
Avos: the secret indulgence making life a little more blissful! What does indulgence mean to you? To us it’s that secret treat that turns blah days into a blissful haze, rolled eyes into contented sighs, the mundane into the magical. Life just seems more beautiful, bright and breezy when there’s a spot of indulgence involved. […] More
Avos: the secret indulgence making life a little more blissful! What does indulgence mean to you? To us it’s that secret treat that turns blah days into a blissful haze, rolled eyes into contented sighs, the mundane into the magical. Life just seems more beautiful, bright and breezy when there’s a spot of indulgence involved. […] More
Avos: the secret indulgence making life a little more blissful! What does indulgence mean to you? To us it’s that secret treat that turns blah days into a blissful haze, rolled eyes into contented sighs, the mundane into the magical. Life just seems more beautiful, bright and breezy when there’s a spot of indulgence involved. […] More
Sober-curious is no longer a trend, it is a lifestyle. Spurred on by Dry January and Mindful March at the start of the year, more South Africans are rethinking their relationship with alcohol. Be it for your health, clarity, or curiosity, the Good Life Show Johannesburg is the ultimate destination where the mindful drinking movement […] More
Cheesecake in all its guises – baked, not baked, chocolate, Basque, New York-style, topped with whipped cream, fruits or coulis, on a shortcrust pastry or biscuit crumb base – is the perfect treat for afternoon tea or morning coffee. You just can’t go wrong with this delicious, creamy cake. Join the US in celebrating cheesecake […] More
Make your breakfast a moment of delicious possibilities by adding avocado. With its melt-in-your-mouth creaminess, subtle buttery flavour, and luxurious appeal, it’s easy to give your breakfast favourites the red (green) carpet treatment. Someone once said that breakfast is a celebration of nourishment and gratitude. Adding avocados to your morning routine is a fantastic way […] More
Make your breakfast a moment of delicious possibilities by adding avocado. With its melt-in-your-mouth creaminess, subtle buttery flavour, and luxurious appeal, it’s easy to give your breakfast favourites the red (green) carpet treatment. Someone once said that breakfast is a celebration of nourishment and gratitude. Adding avocados to your morning routine is a fantastic way […] More
Make your breakfast a moment of delicious possibilities by adding avocado. With its melt-in-your-mouth creaminess, subtle buttery flavour, and luxurious appeal, it’s easy to give your breakfast favourites the red (green) carpet treatment. Someone once said that breakfast is a celebration of nourishment and gratitude. Adding avocados to your morning routine is a fantastic way […] More