Have you hit that mid-winter slump where you find yourself repeating the same familiar meals? We ask a lot from our winter food. It needs to support our immunity and wellness while also giving us the nourishment and comfort we need through the coldest months. But cooking doesn’t have to become part of winter’s drag. […]
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When your baby gets sick, feeding can suddenly become emotional and overwhelming. One day they are happily eating their meals, and the next they are refusing food, wanting only milk, or taking just a few bites before turning away. As stressful as this can feel, it is important to remember this is often temporary. Consistency
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Long before she became executive chef of Tryn and Bistro Sixteen82 at Steenberg Farm, Kerry Kilpin’s understanding of food was shaped around a family table on a farm and by a ritual that marked both comfort and departure. The last day of every school holiday carried a quiet weight. It meant returning to boarding school
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It’s natural to feel reluctant to let go of the wonderful flavours of summer, as well as all the ways that our braais and roasts, salads and smoothies have been filled with the sunshine sweetness of peaches, nectarines and plums over the past months. The good news is that there is still some time left
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Step aside, lemon and garlic, there’s a lot more on offer when it comes to South African seafood dishes! It is still stone fruit season, and if you haven’t considered it before, you will be surprised at how perfectly our homegrown plums, peaches and nectarines pair with our favourite fish and shellfish. Of course, the
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When it comes to packing nutritious lunchboxes that kids will actually enjoy, the key is not to take away the fun of eating, but to recreate the textures and flavours they love using ingredients that truly fuel their bodies. Parents don’t want their child’s lunch to feel ‘boring’, and luckily there are plenty of ways
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A healthy lifestyle does not mean you have to play an organised sport or follow a gym routine. There are so many other ways that South Africans can embrace an active lifestyle – which is the most powerful choice you can make for your overall health. The combination of moving more, conscious eating and getting
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Valentine’s Day is too short for predictable, boring plates. Wayne Blake, group Food & Beverage manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, has come up with some tempting meal ideas you can cook together, where every bite teases your taste buds. So, light a candle, play your favourite playlist and chop, stir, taste and laugh side
Mid-summer is behind us, but there’s still plenty of time to make the most of the warm season – and no better way to do that than around our outdoor tables. From casual family braais on weekdays to sunny get-togethers with friends over weekends, getting outside to cook and share good food connects us to
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Every afternoon, it’s the same story: Kids arrive home or climb into the car after school and announce they’re starving. Like they haven’t eaten anything all day. Despite the carefully packed lunchbox. Despite the snacks. Despite the backup snacks. For parents juggling homework, lifts to practice and dinner prep, that post-school hunger can be confusing
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