Sourdough 101
Sourdough 101 Itâs not too late to jump on the Sourdough train. Some fads are worth the fuss. If you ventured out into the culinary world in the past five years you will have come across âSourdoughâ bread. What exactly is it? Sourdough is a style of dough-making that employs a different leavening agent than commercially baked goods. This naturally leavened...Read More
Easy Pesto Recipes
Pesto? Pronto! Easy peasy pesto recipes  Flavour by the spoonful. What exactly is a pesto? Well. In laymenâs terms, it is a concentrated flavour compound that you can add to a dish to enhance flavour. The word “pesto” comes from the Italian word pestare, which means “to crush”. The most famous pesto by far is the so-called Pesto Genovese....Read More
Fermentation 101
Ferment your way to a great gut Fermentation 101  Better than pineapple beer (And safer) âMy fellow South Africansâ Cyril Ramaphosa Oh, how we dreaded those words every week. The dark days of the pandemic were indeed that â dark, scary, uncertain⊠But â if the Covid 19 Lockdowns taught us anything it is that everybody âKnows a guyâ. Regardless of what...Read More
African Island Holidays
African Island holidays Better than another busbreak The hidden gems of Africa I am a proud African, and definitely a super patriotic South African. HOWEVERâŠAnd donât cancel me for this â I am a bit over the âBosveldâ. Yes, giraffes are majestic and lions are lovely and sunsets over savannas are all well and good, but I need a bit of beach and balmy nights next to...Read More
How to respectfully deal with the loss of a beloved pet
Saying goodbye to your good boy. How to respectfully deal with the loss of a beloved pet A loss only an animal lover will understand Loving a pet means that you are opening yourself up to the inevitable grief of losing that loved pet. The tragic truth is that, unless you are the owner of a giant tortoise or an elephant, youâll probably outlive your pet. Cats, dogs...Read More
The rules and regulations of Homesteading in Mzansi
Homesteading, one chicken at a time The rules and regulations of Homesteading in Mzansi  How do you realistically prepare for the future? The world seems to be at a tipping point. For the past decade we have had to deal with many major upheavals and things donât seem to be normalising anytime soon. In fact â it feels like the changes and crazy vibes are just growing...Read More
What is Mocha Mousse?
What is mocha mousse? Â Who is Pantone and why should we trust them? Every year, Pantone, the colour people, predict a colour of the year. Pantone is an international company who specialize in creating colour standards for brands and designers. Their name is derived from two words, âpanâ meaning âallâ and âtoneâ referring to the whole spectrum of colours, thus, they...Read More
How to Celebrate being Solo
How to celebrate being solo Being self-partnered can be a wonderful thing Seasons of change Life is full of seasons. Some are times of growth, and some are meant for rest. However, all your seasons are valuable, necessary and worth celebrating. So, you find yourself living alone? Disclaimer: There are many reasons why people live alone, all of them are personal and...Read More
Find Yourself by Finding Your Aesthetic
Find yourself by finding your aesthetic Get to know yourself Finding your aesthetic is a way to find your voice. Does the thought of speaking up fill you with dread? Does the idea of introducing yourself to strangers leave you cold? Do you hate those âSay your name and tell us about yourselfâ icebreakers? We get you! We donât like it either. Let your home do...Read More