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"Be Still. The Hanging Gardens Were a Dream"
The 10th Anniversary of The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg Words: Dan Charles The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg is an impeccably...
Life & Style
Feb 67 min read
Durban’s Royal Tenenbaums
The lives and times of the strangest clan in African history Words: Cameron Luke Peters “Born on fire, it was as if his whole being had...
Life & Style
Feb 611 min read
Growing Like a Weed
The Rise of the South African Cannabis Club Words: Shannon Devy Past the enormous bouncers and up the narrow staircase, you take a left...
Life & Style
Feb 63 min read
Notes from the Veldt
An Amateur Perfumer's Journey Words: Tara Boraine I grew up as my household's designated 'nose' - a fitting role given both my...
Life & Style
Feb 61 min read
Magic and science
A conversation with André Pienaar of the Pienaar & Son Distilling Company. Word: Mia McCarthy Juniper berries, angelica root, lemon peel...
Life & Style
Feb 63 min read
What’s Happening in the Ocean?
Summer is here, and the North Coast is alive with vibrant energy and stunning beauty! The soft, sandy coastlines and warm, inviting...
Life & Style
Feb 62 min read
Ricotta, Prosciutto, and Caramelised Nectarine Recipe
The caramelised nectarine is the star of this dreadfully easy and delightfully delicious dish.
Shannon Devy
Jan 243 min read
Fried Tuna Mayo Toastie (Inspired by Prawn Toast)
This prawn toast-inspired dish looks fancy, but it's super budget-friendly and easy to make in a pinch.
Shannon Devy
Jan 82 min read
A Festive Christmas Caviar Entrée
These sour cream and caviar potato chips are delightfully fancy and deceptively easy to assemble.
Shannon Devy
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Easy Green Lasagne Recipe
An easy green lasagne recipe for the health-conscious who can't be arsed to layer a lasagne.
Shannon Devy
Nov 22, 20243 min read
Easy Quiche Recipe (With Cheat's Crust)
This easy quiche recipe features a cheat's crust that is ideal for anyone who is just starting out in the kitchen.
Shannon Devy
Nov 8, 20244 min read
An Ode to Dumplings and The Grumpy Lady
HeSheng Chinese Restaurant Words: Dan Charles This might be a bit embarrassing to admit but, almost every single time I have ever had to...
Life & Style
Oct 24, 20245 min read
What I Learned When I Learned to Cook
Words: Shannon Devy For many years, I refused to learn to cook. To me, cooking appeared time-consuming, dreadfully boring, and prone to...
Life & Style
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Jetour De Force
Jetour, a relatively new player in the global motoring market, has set its sights firmly on South Africa. Despite intense competition,...
Life & Style
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Seeds of Change In Our Backyard
Chef Mokgadi Itsweng's Indigenous Food Revolution By Tara Boraine On the days that I cannot stand or make myself food, my mother brings...
Life & Style
Oct 24, 20245 min read
It’s a Cruel Crazy Beautiful World…
Words Dave Charles For as long as I can remember I have been a collector words, particularly the words of songs – the lyrics. I have an...
Life & Style
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Beauty, the Belly, and the Beast
An interview with Chef Neil Swart, co-founder of the Belly of the Beast Words: Mia McCarthy “I hate the term ‘fine dining’. It’s been...
Life & Style
Oct 24, 20244 min read
The Sugar Rush
The forgotten story of how ‘White Gold’ built the plantation fantasies of Royal Natal By Cameron Luke Peters “Alas, poor Durbanites,...
Life & Style
Oct 24, 20249 min read
Summer, with Breazies
Summer here we come “Live Easy” is our mantra. Breazies embodies the laid-back and timeless appeal of the coastal lifestyle that is Salt...
Life & Style
Oct 24, 20241 min read
The Boy’s Doin’ It
Selema Masekela By Dan Charles The essence of the spirit of surfing is maybe best exemplified by the paddle-out - a ceremony that honours...
Life & Style
Oct 11, 20246 min read
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