• A local, luxurious treasure  A magically secluded environment located on the Garden Route and only 4 hours away from Cape Town, Gondwana Private Game Reserve is everything and more than one expects from a luxury getaway in the bush.  Being the only free-roaming Big 5 reserve in the Southern Cape, Gondwana is also the only Big 5 reserve in the world that is located in a critically endangered fynbos biome, containing over 1000 species of fynbos that are cared for and protected by the knowledgeable staff at the reserve. The 11 000 hectare reserve serves as the perfect spot to…

    An ode to summer, these nectarine roses are easy to make and look impressive. INGREDIENTS 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 7-8 ripe nectarines, thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup…

    The perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea, these cookies are also so quick and easy to make. INGREDIENTS 200 grams vegan butter, softened 100 grams icing sugar 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 lemon, zested 300 grams flour 250 grams raspberry jam METHOD BEAT butter and sugar together in a bowl using an electric hand mixer until creamy. Mix in vanilla and lemon zest. ADD in the flour and, using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix to form a smooth dough ROLL the shortbread dough between two layers of baking paper until 5 mm thick. Place on a tray and refrigeratevuntil…

    This delicious Vegan choc chip skillet cookie is perfect for a slumber party, movie night or Friday dessert fest! The goal was to create a dessert that was familiar but that also pushed boundaries, it’s totally vegan friendly and absolutely moreish. Our team could not stop sampling! With a soft cookie interior and thin crisp exterior and gooey melted chocolate chunks, it will solve all your cravings. We paired it with some deliciously smooth vegan coconut ice cream, but feel free to use any vegan addition you like! Read on to see how to make this for your next get…

    If you’re in need of a sophisticated, premium alternative to a sparkling fruit juice this Dry January, we have good news: there’s no need to settle for a sugar-laden soft drink any longer. There’s now a range of non-alcoholic spirits available to previously-thirsty South Africans who aren’t ‘drinking’. Plus, win a hamper filled with our favourite Seedlip products so that you can make these drinks at home! The team at www.cutlerdrinks.com explain that non-alcoholic spirits, like leading local brand Abstinence, Ben Branson’s iconic Seedlip and Fluére, are not meant to replace alcoholic drinks.  Rather, they add diversity and more options so that when…

    4WKS, an innovative, Cape Town-based coffee pod company that grinds, packs and delivers freshly-roasted coffee in 100% compostable, Nespresso®-compatible pods nationwide, has launched yet another innovation in its efforts towards celebrating the best of SA’s vibrant coffee scene – a 100% compostable zip lock pouch that has been designed not only as refill packaging but also as a catalyst for change.  In an effort to have less impact on the planet and greater impact on people, the sustainability-focused company has added this innovative layer to its zero-waste approach to packaging while bringing awareness to the often unseen yet critical issue…