South Africa’s summer is undeniably one of the best. Even if you’re working during the festive season, weekends tend to feel like mini-holidays spent lounging by the pool or soaking up the sun seaside. However, this relaxed vibe often comes with a catch: easy, on-the-go lunches become the standard option. And let’s face it, these […]
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The festive season is a time for indulgence, but it doesn’t have to mean unhealthy eating. With the right mindset and recipes, you can enjoy delicious treats and meals while sticking to healthy habits. Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics, highlights that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) principles, which are widely recognised for
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The festive season is all about spending time with loved ones – and according to First Group’s chef Samantha Stone, group food and beverage development manager, great company and good food are what truly make holiday celebrations special. To inspire your holiday table, she has shared some of her favourite, easy-to-make recipes. Ranging from a
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There are so many joys of the South African summer, but perhaps the most delightful is the filling up of the senses that the season brings. Long, hot days and balmy nights invite us to fully embrace the aliveness of outdoor living. More than at any other time of year, summer awakens our knowing that,
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The festive season is all about connecting with loved ones, but it can also stretch your budget. To help you make the most of the holidays without financial stress, the team at Laager Rooibos shares five creative ways to save money while keeping the festive cheer alive. “The holidays can be expensive, but with some
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She took South Africa by surprise back in 2015 when she released an All Sorts of Salads cookbook that made the Sunday braai pop with flavour. She gave Mzansi something special with her twist on some of the world’s most coveted tapas dishes (All Sorts of Tapas). She pulled every busy cityslicker back into the
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With their glowing ruby-red hues, luscious shape, sweet juiciness and that special note of tartness, cherries are quite simply irresistible. Among the abundance of high-quality stone fruit grown in South Africa, cherries occupy a special niche, with a short window to enjoy the local season, which spans from late October to December. Freshly picked from
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Nothing captures the essence of summer like biting into the juicy freshness of a sun-ripened peach, nectarine or plum. In season, stone fruit is the perfect snack for long, sunny beach days; they add sensational flavour to salads and shine in an array of sweet and savoury dishes. But there’s one stone fruit combo you
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Research by the World Health Organization has found that much of a child’s health and well-being later on in life depends on what happens during the early childhood development phase. The formative years between the ages of 0 and 8 have a profound impact on a child’s holistic development. Apart from factors such as a
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Nespresso South Africa is ringing in the festive season, encouraging coffee lovers to spend Unforgettable Holidays with a new selection of coffees co-created by world-famous chef Jean Imbert. The festive collection also features an indulgent assortment of biscuits, inspired by some of the world’s most remarkable destinations, accompanied by stylish accessories to complete an enchanting