The festive season is filled with road trips, family gatherings, beach days and long-awaited reunions – and while it brings joy, it can also disrupt the routine your little one relies on. From feeding schedules to introducing new foods safely, every parent wants ensure their baby enjoys the holiday magic while staying happy, nourished and […]
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Who says Christmas lunch has to be all about the roast? Swop the marathon of meats for roots and go big on flavour with a plant-based spread that’s every bit as indulgent, flavourful, colourful and festive. Wayne Blake, group food & beverage manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, teamed up with vegan colleague Jed Barendse,
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South African summers are made for good food with big flavour and freshness, and there are few pairings more effortlessly delicious than stone fruit and cheese. Juicy peaches, nectarines and plums bring freshness, delicate aromas, natural sweetness and juiciness while cheese adds saltiness, creaminess and depth. Together, they meet in the middle: bright, balanced and
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With the festive season in full swing, rooibos is finding new life across the summer table: from chilled drinks to flavour-packed starters, mains and desserts. Once a familiar comfort, it’s now proving itself to be one of the season’s most versatile ingredients. Award-winning cookbook author and independent health-focused food consultant Heleen Meyer has been experimenting
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Summer brings many joys: long, warm days, a more outdoorsy lifestyle, and a renewed sense of freedom and energy. All we need to add is a cherry on top. Fortunately, summer is also the season for stone fruit, and South Africa happens to produce a splendid variety of locally grown, top-quality cherries. These glossy, jewel-like
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The summer of 2025 is here, ushering in the joyful stone fruit season. The first juicy dessert peaches are already on the shelves, freshly harvested from South Africa’s renowned stone fruit orchards. There’s nothing quite like the delicate aroma and succulent flesh of a perfectly ripe peach to make it feel as if brighter days
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Heat-and-eat heroics for busy households, lunchboxes, and lazy weeknights. There’s something deeply comforting about a warm, curry-scented meal, especially when it’s ready in minutes. Bull Brand’s new Chicken Curry Mince, a proudly South African, first-of-its-kind canned meal designed for the modern, time-strapped kitchen. High in flavour and low on prep, this heat-and-eat hero makes deliciousness as
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Looking for a fun, healthy and easy activity to keep the kids entertained during the July holidays? Wayne Blake, Cluster General Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, shares his top five no-bake treats that are kid-approved and easy to make. Wayne’s top holiday survival tip: “Don’t overthink it. The best snacks are the ones that
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South Africa’s bursting with unique home-grown herbs, and it’s high time we introduce those authentic Mzansi flavours into our everyday staple family dishes. Wayne Blake, Cluster General Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, is flying the local flavour flag proving just how appetising local botanicals can be. Luckily, many of these fun indigenous herbs, including
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It’s nearly the end of another excellent South African stone fruit season, and what a privilege it is to live in a country where our farmers grow the most delicious, export quality summer fruit. Let summer linger in your kitchen, one slice, spoonful, or stewed plum at a time. The season may be winding down,
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