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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Captivated by Cap Classique at Weltevreden - take a tour and create your own bottle of bubbly

Explore Weltevrede wine estate in the Robertson Valley, where you can immerse yourself in the world of Cap Classique, South Africa's sparkling wine.

Sarene Kloren|Published

Transform your curry: 10 simple ways to add spice and depth

Is your curry missing that special zing? Discover how to revive your dish with these seven essential cooking tips that promise to enhance flavours and transform your culinary experience.

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Cape Town’s sweetest new trend: Dessert bars are the new night out

Explore Cape Town’s vibrant dessert bar scene, where indulgence meets innovation at Botany Café, the perfect spot for your next sweet night out.

Sarene Kloren|Published

Discover the reel love platter: a seafood tribute to mothers at Ocean Basket

Celebrate the special women in your life this May with Ocean Basket's Reel Love Platter, a delightful seafood offering designed to honour mothers everywhere. Available until 31 May 2025, this platter is the perfect way to show your appreciation

Daniel Young|Published

Don’t let the cold bite: whip up these delicious dishes to stay warm

Discover hearty and nutritious meal ideas to keep you warm as South Africa braces for a cold front. From comforting soups to wholesome stews, find out how to stay healthy and energised during chilly weather.

Lutho Pasiya|Published

Quick and easy winter soup recipes

Winter soups are the perfect comfort food, offering a blend of nourishing ingredients and rich flavours.

Sarene Kloren|Published

The Good Life Show 2025, Africa’s biggest conscious and sustainable living event

The highly anticipated Good Life Show 2025 is where the vibrant plant-based, natural, and organic industries come to life.

Sarene Kloren|Published

High tea joins the mile-high club

I received the most unusual invitation - high tea at 36 0000 feet. Yes the Oyster Box Hotel was piloting a promotion of high tea on a Lift flight from Durban to Cape Town. What a wonderful idea.

Frank Chemaly|Published

A big voice comes home

This week gives South Africans a chance to hear a local soprano who is making waves on the music scene in the United States.

Frank Chemaly|Published