Winter is the perfect time to show off your hosting skills while indulging in hearty home-cooked meals around the fireplace and sipping on a fine bottle of Cabernet. Soft, soulful music, maybe classic or light jazz and gentle warm lighting are essential when it comes to setting the mood for a winter dinner party. During […]
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tasty lentil curry Served with yoghurt Winter is the perfect time to bring out your cast iron casseroles and get creative in the kitchen. Think slow cooked stews, soups and curries – yum! To get you started for the chilly season, try out this tasty lentil curry. It’s absolutely delicious, and incredibly easy to make! This recipe
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the legend of tea and our favourite blends Everyone loves a good ‘cuppa’, and winter is the perfect season to indulge in an array of different flavours and brews of tea. Most people assume that tea originates from Great Britain, since the Brits are so well known for their love of this fine beverage. However,
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Pao de Queijo With the Rio Olympics recently taking place, we have all been given a sneak peak into the breathtaking landscape of the Brazilian coastline. I was lucky enough to have visited Rio earlier this year, and not only did I come back with an unrelenting desire to return, but also an ever growing
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tips for growing kale & making your own kale chips Growing your own vegetables from seeds is rewarding in so many ways, not to mention economical! The feeling of satisfaction when you can simply walk over to your very own veggie garden, pick a few leafy vegetables and voila, both bank balance and environment are
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Spring is a time of little extras. A little extra sunshine, a few more moments spent outside, and an array of new colours and fragrances to tempt us into our warmer months. Of course, no Spring is complete without a celebration, and no celebration is complete without the little extras of friends and family, so
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“Mi Casa, Su Casa” and Greek hospitality go together like a beautiful sunset over the Mediterranean ocean and a crisp white wine. A Greek Isle dinner party at your home can be just as enjoyable on a beautiful Saturday evening during Spring. Just thinking about the meze platter with home-made Tzatziki, stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese and olives is
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South African Recipes with a Twist We all have those special family recipes that have been handed down to us from generation to generation. These recipes for baked goodies or feel-good meals come in very handy when we need a taste of home that reminds us of our heritage. I get nostalgic just thinking
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There is no other nation that can celebrate with as much passion as the Spanish. Whether it’s a crowd in Barcelona yelling “Vamos, vamos” while watching a Soccer game or feet tapping along the beat of Flamenco music being performed by a full orchestra in Seville. We can’t all travel to Madrid this summer to
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Coffee is more than a drink – it’s a lifestyle choice and also a great facilitator for conversation and community. The culture of drinking coffee is a global phenomenon and although countries like Italy, Turkey and France have the most refined coffee cultures in the world, South Africa is not far behind. If you are
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