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Interview: Naudhad Khan on the launch of “Cape Town This Month” Mike Stroud
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Interview: Naudhad Khan on the launch of “Cape Town This Month” Mike Stroud
“Come on, little fella – we should get going now.” But my son was not listening. The sand in the playground was just right, so he kept digging with his new toy excavator. As I drifted back to my list of to-dos, however, the laughter was suddenly replaced by sobs. My son was not hurt, just very upset. When I looked at my phone, I saw it was well past […]
You say lemons … Heleen Meyer says lemon curd! In Heleen’s house, lemon curd is an absolute favourite treat and she loves to make it part of a special dessert. There are so many ways to enjoy this delicate treat. Here is her recipe with some of her tasty suggestions to make the most of every jar. Yes, lemon curd is available in shop-bought versions, but when homemade, it’s just […]
Lip-smackingly good! Do you also love the flavour of marinated ribs, roasted to juicy perfection? The good news is that you don’t need to go to a restaurant to enjoy mouthwatering ribs. The aroma of this marinade is really special – the orange juice is a flavourful base, and you can’t go wrong with fresh ginger and soy sauce for a lovely flavour combination. Chinese five spice is really delicious, […]
Pagophagia is the medical term for compulsively consuming ice or iced drinks. Depending on how frequently a person consumes ice, it may lead to complications. It may also indicate an underlying condition. It is a rare form of an eating disorder called pica. Many people who want to cool down or feel refreshed chew on ice or add it to a drink. Sucking on ice cubes can also help relieve […]
Today, we’re joined by acclaimed author Nthikeng Mohele, whose stories weave through places, bodies, and politics with profound sensitivity.
Today we’re joined by Vernon R.L. Head – poet, architect, environmentalist and bestselling author of books such as The Search for the Rarest Bird in the World and A Tree for the Birds, whose work follows rare birds, wild places and the people who love them. We’ll be talking about the style of a life lived close to nature: from his writing routines and travel essentials to the spaces, objects […]
Risotto complicated? Absolutely not! A lot of people think it is difficult or complicated to make risotto, but actually it is really simple – all you need is a good recipe, like this yummy one from Heleen Meyer. Restaurant quality in the comfort of your own home! Risotto is a popular Italian rice dish that can be served as a starter, main course or side dish. Arborio rice is the […]
South Africa had a bullet train, the MetroBlitz, 35 years before President Cyril Ramaphosa first made his bullet train promise in 2019. The MetroBlitz was an experimental narrow-gauge high-speed train which, during testing in 1978, hit 245km/h, setting a world speed record for narrow-gauge rail that remains unbeaten today. The project began in the 1970s, when Herbert Scheffel of the South African Railways (SAR) experimented with self-steering bogies (trucks), which […]
Fancy a weekend break, an hour’s drive from Cape Town, then visit Riebeek-Kasteel, whch has one of the oldest hotels in South Africa where prime ministers stayed. The Royal Hotel in Riebeek-Kasteel is one of the oldest in South Africa, dating back to 1862. It has been referred to as the oldest hotel in the Western Cape, frequented by many notable guests in its long life. In 1661, Commander Jan […]
Cook once, enjoy many meals! As a working mom, Heleen Meyer says she is constantly looking for creative ways to minimise time spent in a kitchen preparing supper, especially during the hotter months of the year. She says one sure way to make cooking easier is to spend a bit of time planning ahead. When she can manage to do some bulk-cooking, it makes all the difference. So, if you […]
