Food & Recipes

Food, health, wellness and conscious living at the Good Life Show

The Good Life Show is the leading event of its kind on the annual calendar, taking place from 30 May to 1 June at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and from 1 to 3 August at the Kyalami International Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This event brings together anyone interested in food, health, wellness […]

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94% of South Africans see cooking as a relationship green flag

Cooking is the ultimate green flag in South Africa, according to 90% of singles aged 18 to 35, with 94% more likely to connect with someone on a dating app if they can cook or are interested in cooking – while 45% won’t even consider dating someone who can’t cook. Cooking is also one of

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Seasonal suggestions to lift your lunchbox game

Many of us have kicked off 2025 looking for ways to embrace a healthier lifestyle. The trick, though, is to make changes that are sustainable. As we get busy with work and school, it’s all too easy for good intentions to fall by the wayside. One of the most meaningful changes you can make when

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Make your Valentine’s Day spectacular with these rooibos sparkling tea recipes

Valentine’s Day always comes with a lot of pressure. For those celebrating with a significant other, there’s pressure to plan the perfect date and buy the perfect gift; while those who are single may feel pressure to find their Valentine. This Valentine’s Day, Laager Rooibos is encouraging South Africans to take the pressure off and

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Healthy, delicious everyday seafood recipes – with a sustainability story

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the ocean non-profit responsible for the world’s leading sustainable seafood ecolabel, has launched its Ocean Cookbook 2025. The free digital cookbook brings together chefs from all over the world to create a collection of healthy, delicious everyday recipes that tell a sustainability story about the seafood we all love. On

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Beat the heat with rooibos popsicles and frozen treats

South African summers are synonymous with sunny days, sizzling temperatures and the perfect excuse to indulge in icy refreshments. What better way to cool down than with rooibos, South Africa’s iconic herbal tisane, which offers a flavourful, caffeine-free base for a variety of frozen treats? Packed with antioxidants and a naturally sweet flavour, rooibos is

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Solving the school-year mealtime struggles

Did you know nearly one in three parents (29%) would rather clean a bathroom, and almost one in five (17%) would prefer getting a dental filling than pack a lunchbox? Add uneaten lunches, picky eaters and the chaos of juggling after-school activities, it’s no wonder meal planning feels like a dreaded chore for parents. The

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Hooked on fish fingers – your family’s reliable mealtime hero

When it comes to feeding kids, it’s not always smooth sailing. Between picky eaters and packed schedules, finding meals that are quick, tasty and nutritious can feel like navigating choppy waters. Luckily, the humble fish finger – celebrating its 70th birthday in 2025 – is here to save the day! Reel in convenience and flavour

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Reclaim family time with easy lunch prep

Work, school runs, lunchboxes and homework… the daily routine is back in full swing for South African families after the festive season. While every parent treasures family time, with memories of the holidays still fresh, the everyday grind can feel unrelenting. Juggling work, school, cooking, cleaning, homework, lunch prep, baths and bedtimes often leaves little

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Back-to-school lunchbox ideas

If you dread the daily lunch trade-off during break time at school, Johandre Grobler, executive chef at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, has fabulous alternatives to bland sandwiches. His five no-reheating-required meals are simple to prep, budget-friendly and guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of palates. Sushi-inspired tortilla rolls What you’ll need: Tortilla wraps, cream cheese,

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