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The History of the Christmas Wreath

The Christmas wreath, a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season, has a rich history steeped in tradition and symbolism. By Kate Hill. This decorative item, often displayed on doors and windows, is more than just a festive adornment; it carries centuries of cultural and religious significance. As we head into the festive season, and wreath orders start piling in, we thought it would be a good idea to stop and […]

todayDecember 15, 2025 10

Recipes

GRENADELLA-KAASKOEK met ’n verskil

Kaaskoek is vir baie mense ’n groot gunsteling, maar hulle sien amper nie kans om dit self te bak nie. Daar is baie verskillende kaaskoekresepte en die geure wat in ’n kaaskoek gebruik kan word, is eindeloos. Heleen Meyer het jare gelede dié weergawe met grenadella iewers geproe en vir die resep gevra. Nou vra mense haar weer gereeld vir die resep, as hulle hierdie lekker somernagereg geëet het. Dis […]

todayDecember 12, 2025 4 2

Recipes

Brunch is Served

Make sure that you have this recipe in your repertoire – it’s perfect for the holiday season and to enjoy as a lazy brunch with family and friends. Everyone has a sweetcorn fritter recipe, but Heleen Meyer shares her version with a little twist. She uses wholewheat flour with the sweetcorn, which adds a lovely nuttiness to the fritters. She also seasons the batter with mixed spice and fresh thyme, […]

todayDecember 5, 2025 8

Interesting Stories

Mr Ludd and the AI Revolution

Many years ago, in a land far, far away, there was a man with the efficiently spelt name, Ned Ludd. At a moment of great industrial change, he was able to lead people who felt that they were going to be on the losing end of a massive transformation. I’ve always felt that he was a bit ridiculous. You can’t stop progress and if you stand up in the wrong […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 5

Recipes

Perfect Summer Food

Making the most of what’s in season, is one of Heleen Meyer’s mottos for healthy cooking and eating. This recipe is a great example of just that. This salad is a meal in one and so elegant and flavourful – just what you need when you want to make something special for family or friends. Strawberries in your salad? These juicy little fruits with their almost floral aroma, are synonymous […]

todayDecember 1, 2025 4

Interesting Stories

Tribute to Dr Jane Goodall

The primatologist-turned-conservationist died of natural causes while in California on a speaking tour, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a social media post. Scientist and global activist Jane Goodall, who turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest to protect the environment, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded said on Wednesday. Goodall died of natural causes while in California on a speaking tour, […]

todayNovember 23, 2025 6

Recipes

Cookies for the Holidays

Baking a batch of cookies is synonymous with the end of year festivities and summer holidays. Just imagine the aroma of sweet spices filling your kitchen and the smiles on the faces of your family and friends when you treat them with these delicious cookies. One recipe – many ways Heleen Meyer shares her spiced cookie recipe with us and it’s really easy to make. She says you can get […]

todayNovember 23, 2025 3

Health and Welfare

Artificial Sweeteners – Good or Bad?

A new study has linked several artificial sweeteners to a decline in cognition. Low-calorie sweeteners and sugar substitutes such as aspartame, saccharin, and xylitol have been used since the early 1900s. Past studies show there may be potential health risks including cognitive issues, to using sugar substitutes. A new study provides more evidence suggesting a correlation between sugar substitute use and cognitive decline. Low-calorie sweeteners and sugar substitutes have been […]

todayNovember 17, 2025 9

Health and Welfare

Why is it Wise to Eat Seasonal?

In today’s modern world, as consumers we are used to supermarkets having a wide range of fruit and vegetables on shelf throughout the year. On the one hand, many of these are imported and not necessarily in season in our country at that time. So read the label, to make sure it’s grown in South Africa. The other side of the coin is that agricultural developments and farming practices are […]

todayNovember 14, 2025 12

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