Over the festive season, few sweet treats are as magical as the gingerbread house. Christmas spices wafting through the home.The warm smell of baking cookies wafting through the house brings with it an undeniable sense of Christmas, a familiar feeling of festive cheer, and an almost audible sound of giggling as families enjoy making a masterful yet delicious mess decorating…
Christmas can so easily go from a season of relaxation with your family to a crazy conundrum of surprise guests, infinite shopping trips and endless hours of small talk. And although having our loved ones visit and bring their holiday joy into our homes can be wonderful, it can also be chaotic.And with the second wave of Covid19 here we…
Over the last few year beetroot has become rather popular around the globe and become a superfood that has been transformed into many delishes food dishes.The humble beetroot has evolved from just a salad to become smoothies ,hummus ,chips and wait for it Beetroot Brownies. I recall as a kid beetroot a salad at functions always bought fresh,boiled and then…
If the COVID-19 pandemic has left you out of pocket with very little money to spend on your looks, try these DIY Rooibos beauty hacks that will make you look and feel great without breaking the bank.Rooibos is a very traditional South African tea with a very unique taste and flavour.I personally do not drink Rooibos all the time but…
With the month long vegetarian fast of Purtassi upon us coming up with nutritious and interesting meal ideas can be a difficult task.The main meal considerations are no eggs ,meat,chicken,fish or alcohol.Going back 20 years ago fasting meals were literally vegetable curries and an occassional pasta dish were on the menu.Growing up Gran would cook a variety of vegetarian dishes…
We as a family have been eating Frys products ever since the product was introduced into the market.Literally we have tried out every product in the range and we most defo have our favourites. As Mum is a vegetarian and I abstain from eating meat for three days a week, I am always searching for products to ensure she has…
Mauritius is an Indian Ocean Island that is a feast that feeds all your senses and makes one long for her people and drool over the food memories.As a traveller some of my fondest memories when I travel are related to the food I eat and once home I crave these dishes and sometimes even try to recreate these dishes.The…
I just got back from a quick grocery shop and this was the first time in probably three weeks and trust me it was an experience like no other.And trust me I rushed around the store picked extra things and could not wait to get back home.This whole experience has made me realise that shopping for groceries ,meal planning and…
The Durban food scene is changing and there seems to be options to suit all tastes and a greater variety to choose from.Suncoast in Durban is home to many of these new eateries.With my crazy life ,I had to turn down the launch event of Tiger’s Milk but finally a few ago got around to trying out this new spot.…
A few weekends ago I was hosted with my mum to stay at the Avondale Boutique Hotel not too far from Florida Road in Durban but away from the hustle and bustle. I have often said that one does need to be a tourist in their own city becoming a world traveller. Often in our own city we find hidden…